Landscape Architect / North Dakota
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North Dakota Landscape Architect License Requirements

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

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What the North Dakota data shows for Landscape Architects

To practice as a landscape architect in North Dakota, the state licensing board requires board-approved training, a passing score on LARE (Landscape Architect Registration Exam), and 2 years of supervised work experience. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. The regulation sits under North Dakota's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Bachelors or Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture".

Upfront cost is $110, with renewal running $99 on a 2-year cycle. Renewal isn't the end of the cost: 24 hours of continuing education are due every 2-year cycle, a recurring time commitment worth planning for.

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

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
43/100
Landscape Architect · North Dakota

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
$110
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden C
$50/yr
$99 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 North Dakota

Education / Training Hours
Bachelors or Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture
Not specified
Exam Requirement
LARE (Landscape Architect Registration Exam)
Required
Initial License Fee
$110
Renewal Fee
$99
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 North Dakota licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Landscape Architect in North Dakota? ▼
In North Dakota, the license path calls for, a passing score on LARE (Landscape Architect Registration Exam), and a $110 initial fee.
How do I get certified as a Landscape Architect in North Dakota? ▼
Certification as a landscape architect in North Dakota means clearing the state's checklist plus 2 years of work experience, and a passing exam score. The North Dakota licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Landscape Architect license to North Dakota 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 North Dakota. Verify the specifics with the North Dakota licensing board.
Does North Dakota require a background check for Landscape Architect licensing? ▼
North Dakota 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 North Dakota? ▼
To stay licensed as a landscape architect in North Dakota, plan on 24 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $99.

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What to do with this landscape architect license

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

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

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