Landscape Architect / Rhode Island
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Rhode Island Landscape Architect License Requirements

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Official regulator records behind the requirements, fees, and renewal cycle for this license.

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Plans and designs outdoor spaces including parks and gardens.

What the Rhode Island data shows for Landscape Architects

Rhode Island'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. Rhode Island folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Bachelors or Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture".

Upfront cost is $317, with renewal running $242 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
23/100
Landscape Architect · Rhode Island

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
$317
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$121/yr
$242 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 Rhode Island

Education / Training Hours
Bachelors or Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture
Not specified
Exam Requirement
LARE (Landscape Architect Registration Exam)
Required
Initial License Fee
$317
Renewal Fee
$242
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 Rhode Island licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Landscape Architect in Rhode Island? ▼
In Rhode Island, the license path calls for, a passing score on LARE (Landscape Architect Registration Exam), and a $317 initial fee.
How do I get certified as a Landscape Architect in Rhode Island? ▼
Rhode Island licenses landscape architects who complete its requirements (2 years of experience) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Rhode Island licensing board.
Can I transfer my Landscape Architect license to Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island. Verify the specifics with the Rhode Island licensing board.
Does Rhode Island require a background check for Landscape Architect licensing? ▼
Rhode Island does not currently require a criminal background check for landscape architect licensing, though this may vary by employer or specific role.
What are the continuing education requirements for Landscape Architect in Rhode Island? ▼
To stay licensed as a landscape architect in Rhode Island, plan on 24 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $242.

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What to do with this landscape architect license

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

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

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