Landscape Architect / Hawaii
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Hawaii Landscape Architect License Requirements

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What the state board actually requires: fees, renewal cycle, and requirements from official records.

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What the Hawaii data shows for Landscape Architects

Becoming a licensed landscape architect in Hawaii means clearing a defined set of hurdles: board-approved training, a passing score on LARE (Landscape Architect Registration Exam), and 2 years of supervised work experience once the applicant turns 18. Hawaii regulators place this credential inside their licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Bachelors or Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture".

Budget $331 to get started, plus $253 at each renewal on a 2-year cycle. Maintaining the license requires 24 hours of continuing education per 2-year cycle, an ongoing cost applicants often underestimate when budgeting the career.

For landscape architects, the reciprocity picture is: Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards reciprocity.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
22/100
Landscape Architect · Hawaii

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
$331
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$127/yr
$253 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 Hawaii

Education / Training Hours
Bachelors or Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture
Not specified
Exam Requirement
LARE (Landscape Architect Registration Exam)
Required
Initial License Fee
$331
Renewal Fee
$253
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 Hawaii licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Landscape Architect in Hawaii? ▼
In Hawaii, the license path calls for, a passing score on LARE (Landscape Architect Registration Exam), and a $331 initial fee.
How do I get certified as a Landscape Architect in Hawaii? ▼
Certification as a landscape architect in Hawaii means clearing the state's checklist plus 2 years of work experience, and a passing exam score. The Hawaii licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Landscape Architect license to Hawaii 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 Hawaii. Verify the specifics with the Hawaii licensing board.
Does Hawaii require a background check for Landscape Architect licensing? ▼
Hawaii 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 Hawaii? ▼
Licensed landscape architects in Hawaii must complete 24 hours of continuing education every 2 years. The renewal fee is $253.

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What to do with this landscape architect license

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

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

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

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.