Landscape Architect / Colorado
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Colorado Landscape Architect License Requirements

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Official regulator records behind the requirements, fees, and renewal cycle for this license.

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What the Colorado data shows for Landscape Architects

Colorado's path to landscape architect licensure runs through board-approved instruction, 2 years of supervised work experience, and a passing score on LARE (Landscape Architect Registration Exam) before applicants younger than 18 can be licensed. Colorado folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Bachelors or Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture".

The initial price tag is $352, and renewal costs $267 every 2 years. The license also carries an ongoing 24-hour continuing-education requirement per 2-year cycle that adds to the true cost of staying licensed.

On reciprocity, landscape architects should know: Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards reciprocity.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
22/100
Landscape Architect · Colorado

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training N/A
N/A
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$352
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$134/yr
$267 every 2 years
Continuing Education C-
12.0 hrs/yr
24 hours every 2 years
Experience Required F
2 years
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Colorado

Education / Training Hours
Bachelors or Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture
Not specified
Exam Requirement
LARE (Landscape Architect Registration Exam)
Required
Initial License Fee
$352
Renewal Fee
$267
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
24 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Not Required
Minimum Age
18 years
Work Experience Required
2 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Colorado licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Landscape Architect in Colorado? ▼
In Colorado, the license path calls for, a passing score on LARE (Landscape Architect Registration Exam), and a $352 initial fee.
How do I get certified as a Landscape Architect in Colorado? ▼
Colorado licenses landscape architects who complete its requirements (2 years of experience) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Colorado licensing board.
Can I transfer my Landscape Architect license to Colorado from another state? ▼
Reciprocity for landscape architects nationally works like this: Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards reciprocity. Beyond that baseline, interstate compacts exist for many professions and may smooth a transfer into Colorado. Verify the specifics with the Colorado licensing board.
Does Colorado require a background check for Landscape Architect licensing? ▼
Colorado doesn't condition landscape architect licensure on a criminal background check, though employers in the field may impose their own screening requirements.
What are the continuing education requirements for Landscape Architect in Colorado? ▼
Colorado ties continued landscape architect licensure to 24 continuing-education hours, due every 2 years, alongside a $267 renewal fee.

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What to do with this landscape architect license

Landscape Architect in Colorado, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a landscape architect-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Colorado's landscape architect requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Landscape Architect in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state landscape architect license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Colorado's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Colorado overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Colorado licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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