Landscape Architect / New York
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New York 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 New York data shows for Landscape Architects

To practice as a landscape architect in New York, 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 New York's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Bachelors or Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture".

Upfront cost is $266, with renewal running $208 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.

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

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
26/100
Landscape Architect · New York

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
$266
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$104/yr
$208 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 New York

Education / Training Hours
Bachelors or Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture
Not specified
Exam Requirement
LARE (Landscape Architect Registration Exam)
Required
Initial License Fee
$266
Renewal Fee
$208
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 New York licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Landscape Architect in New York? ▼
New York requires, passing an exam (LARE (Landscape Architect Registration Exam)), and an initial fee of $266.
How do I get certified as a Landscape Architect in New York? ▼
To become a licensed landscape architect in New York, you must meet the state's requirements and 2 years of work experience. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the New York licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Landscape Architect license to New York from another state? ▼
For landscape architects, the reciprocity landscape looks like this: Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards reciprocity. Many professions are also covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability between states. Contact the New York licensing board to confirm how it applies to your specific credential.
Does New York require a background check for Landscape Architect licensing? ▼
There's no state-level background-check requirement for landscape architect licensing in New York; some employers choose to screen candidates anyway.
What are the continuing education requirements for Landscape Architect in New York? ▼
New York ties continued landscape architect licensure to 24 continuing-education hours, due every 2 years, alongside a $208 renewal fee.

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What to do with this landscape architect license

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

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

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