Wisconsin Landscape Architect License Requirements

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

Upfront cost is $180, with renewal running $148 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 is available: Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards reciprocity. Compared to the profession-wide pattern, the numbers above should be cross-checked against other states before relocating — licensing cost, training hours, and exam requirements vary enough that a different state may cut thousands of dollars and months of training from the path. The state board, not this page, is the final authority; verify every field below with the official regulator before you pay fees or enroll in training.