Apply for a Landscape Architect License

The following are the steps to licensure by application for examination. Please read in its entirety and note the fees for each step where a fee is applicable:

Item 1: A complete application package shall consist of the following items:

1. A completed First-Time Licensure Application for Examination with a professional quality photo (any additional supporting documentation may also be compiled).
2. An official transcript from the college or university in which you graduated from a Landscape Architectural program in its’ unopened original school sealed envelope. Opened or tampered with envelopes will not be accepted. Official transcripts must include your graduation date and carry the official school seal. In lieu of graduation from a landscape architecture program, an applicant must present evidence of at least six years of practical experience in landscape architectural work of a grade and character satisfactory to the board. Credit may be given for approved college education at the discretion of the board.
3. A total of five (5) completed Reference Forms.
   • Three (3) Professional references who have been licensed as a Landscape Architect for 10 or more years. A minimum of two (2) from registered Landscape Architects including your immediate supervisor or employer (One (1) reference may be from a registered Architect or Professional Engineer).
   • Two (2) Personal references from individuals who can attest to your character. Relatives may not complete Reference Forms. All Reference Forms must be in sealed envelopes. Opened or tampered with envelopes will not be accepted.
4. A completed CORI Acknowledgement form.
5. Non-refundable or transferable $45 Application fee by electronic check personal check or credit card payable to Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Item 2: The Board reviews the application and determines eligibility at the next available Board meeting.

Item 3: The Board determines eligibility:

• If ineligible, the Board will notify the applicant.
• If eligible, the Board will notify CLARB and the applicant.

Item 4: Applicants are responsible for contacting CLARB directly to schedule the L.A.R.E. examination and pay the appropriate examination fees after approval from the Board.

Item 5: Upon successfully passing the L.A.R.E., applicants must submit an official CLARB grade report to the Board with the licensing fee of $66 by check or money order payable to Commonwealth of Massachusetts.