Landscape Architect / South Dakota
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South Dakota Landscape Architect License Requirements

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher.

Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

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What the South Dakota data shows for Landscape Architects

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

Budget $101 to get started, plus $93 at each renewal on a 2-year cycle. The license also carries an ongoing 24-hour continuing-education requirement per 2-year cycle that adds to the true cost of staying licensed.

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

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
45/100
Landscape Architect · South 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
$101
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden C
$47/yr
$93 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 South Dakota

Education / Training Hours
Bachelors or Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture
Not specified
Exam Requirement
LARE (Landscape Architect Registration Exam)
Required
Initial License Fee
$101
Renewal Fee
$93
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 South Dakota licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Landscape Architect in South Dakota? ▼
South Dakota's requirements cover, the LARE (Landscape Architect Registration Exam) exam, and an initial fee of $101.
How do I get certified as a Landscape Architect in South Dakota? ▼
To become a licensed landscape architect in South Dakota, you must meet the state's requirements and 2 years of work experience. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the South Dakota licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Landscape Architect license to South 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 South Dakota. Verify the specifics with the South Dakota licensing board.
Does South Dakota require a background check for Landscape Architect licensing? ▼
There's no state-level background-check requirement for landscape architect licensing in South Dakota; some employers choose to screen candidates anyway.
What are the continuing education requirements for Landscape Architect in South Dakota? ▼
To stay licensed as a landscape architect in South Dakota, plan on 24 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $93.

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What to do with this landscape architect license

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

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

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