Landscape Architect / Maryland
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Maryland 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 Maryland data shows for Landscape Architects

Maryland sets the entry bar for landscape architects at board-approved training and a passing score on LARE (Landscape Architect Registration Exam), with 2 years of supervised work experience expected, and applicants must be 18 or older. The credential is administered under Maryland's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Bachelors or Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture".

Budget $290 to get started, plus $224 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
24/100
Landscape Architect · Maryland

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
$290
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$112/yr
$224 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 Maryland

Education / Training Hours
Bachelors or Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture
Not specified
Exam Requirement
LARE (Landscape Architect Registration Exam)
Required
Initial License Fee
$290
Renewal Fee
$224
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 Maryland licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Landscape Architect in Maryland? ▼
Maryland's requirements cover, the LARE (Landscape Architect Registration Exam) exam, and an initial fee of $290.
How do I get certified as a Landscape Architect in Maryland? ▼
Maryland licenses landscape architects who complete its requirements (2 years of experience) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Maryland licensing board.
Can I transfer my Landscape Architect license to Maryland 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 Maryland licensing board for how this applies to you.
Does Maryland require a background check for Landscape Architect licensing? ▼
Maryland 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 Maryland? ▼
To stay licensed as a landscape architect in Maryland, plan on 24 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $224.

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What to do with this landscape architect license

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

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

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