Landscape Architect / Oregon
2026 data Oregon board official source

Oregon Landscape Architect License Requirements

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

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Plans and designs outdoor spaces including parks and gardens.

What the Oregon data shows for Landscape Architects

Oregon 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 Oregon's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Bachelors or Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture".

Budget $381 to get started, plus $287 at each renewal 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

F
Licensing Ease Score
21/100
Landscape Architect · Oregon

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
$381
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$144/yr
$287 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 Oregon

Education / Training Hours
Bachelors or Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture
Not specified
Exam Requirement
LARE (Landscape Architect Registration Exam)
Required
Initial License Fee
$381
Renewal Fee
$287
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 Oregon licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Landscape Architect in Oregon? ▼
Oregon requires, passing an exam (LARE (Landscape Architect Registration Exam)), and an initial fee of $381.
How do I get certified as a Landscape Architect in Oregon? ▼
To become a licensed landscape architect in Oregon, you must meet the state's requirements and 2 years of work experience. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Oregon licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Landscape Architect license to Oregon 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 Oregon. Verify the specifics with the Oregon licensing board.
Does Oregon require a background check for Landscape Architect licensing? ▼
Oregon 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 Oregon? ▼
Licensed landscape architects in Oregon must complete 24 hours of continuing education every 2 years. The renewal fee is $287.

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What to do with this landscape architect license

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

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

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