Landscape Architect / Florida
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Florida Landscape Architect License Requirements

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State-board requirements, fees, and renewal cycle drawn from official regulator records.

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Plans and designs outdoor spaces including parks and gardens.

What the Florida data shows for Landscape Architects

Florida'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. Florida folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Bachelors or Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture".

Upfront cost is $277, with renewal running $215 on a 2-year cycle. 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
25/100
Landscape Architect · Florida

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
$277
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$108/yr
$215 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 Florida

Education / Training Hours
Bachelors or Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture
Not specified
Exam Requirement
LARE (Landscape Architect Registration Exam)
Required
Initial License Fee
$277
Renewal Fee
$215
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 Florida licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Landscape Architect in Florida? ▼
Florida requires, passing an exam (LARE (Landscape Architect Registration Exam)), and an initial fee of $277.
How do I get certified as a Landscape Architect in Florida? ▼
Florida licenses landscape architects who complete its requirements (2 years of experience) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Florida licensing board.
Can I transfer my Landscape Architect license to Florida from another state? ▼
Landscape Architect licenses generally reciprocate as follows: Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards reciprocity. Interstate licensing compacts cover many professions and can further ease a move between states. The Florida licensing board can confirm the current rules for your credential.
Does Florida require a background check for Landscape Architect licensing? ▼
No statewide background-check mandate applies to landscape architect licensing in Florida at this time - individual employers may still run their own screening.
What are the continuing education requirements for Landscape Architect in Florida? ▼
To stay licensed as a landscape architect in Florida, plan on 24 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $215.

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What to do with this landscape architect license

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

  • See how Florida'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 Florida's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Florida overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Florida 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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