Landscape Architect / Idaho
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Idaho 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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Plans and designs outdoor spaces including parks and gardens.

What the Idaho data shows for Landscape Architects

Idaho'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. Idaho 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 $119, and renewal costs $105 every 2 years. Maintaining the license requires 24 hours of continuing education per 2-year cycle, an ongoing cost applicants often underestimate when budgeting the career.

Reciprocity for this profession works like this: Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards reciprocity.

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
42/100
Landscape Architect · Idaho

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 D
$119
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden C-
$53/yr
$105 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 Idaho

Education / Training Hours
Bachelors or Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture
Not specified
Exam Requirement
LARE (Landscape Architect Registration Exam)
Required
Initial License Fee
$119
Renewal Fee
$105
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 Idaho licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Landscape Architect in Idaho? ▼
Idaho requires, passing an exam (LARE (Landscape Architect Registration Exam)), and an initial fee of $119.
How do I get certified as a Landscape Architect in Idaho? ▼
To become a licensed landscape architect in Idaho, you must meet the state's requirements and 2 years of work experience. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Idaho licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Landscape Architect license to Idaho from another state? ▼
Here's how reciprocity typically plays out for landscape architects: Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards reciprocity. Many occupations are additionally covered by interstate licensing compacts that ease cross-state moves. Check with the Idaho licensing board for how this applies to you.
Does Idaho require a background check for Landscape Architect licensing? ▼
Idaho 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 Idaho? ▼
Licensed landscape architects in Idaho must complete 24 hours of continuing education every 2 years. The renewal fee is $105.

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What to do with this landscape architect license

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

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

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