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Landscape Architect - Examination (LA 1)
This application is used by individuals that have graduated from a Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board (LAAB) accredited school or university with a degree in landscape architecture or they are applying as a six-year work experience candidate to sit for the Landscape Architecture Registration Examination (LARE) and/or the Florida laws and rules exam.
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EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
A Landscape
Architectural Accreditation Board (LAAB) accredited degree in landscape
architecture or six years practical experience under a registered landscape
architect. The applicant may use a combination of education and experience.
This is not a complete listing of all educational requirements; please see the
application''s instruction page for complete information. EXAMINATION: Passage of the
Landscape Architecture Registration Examination (LARE) and passage of the
Florida Plants & Materials examination. The LARE is administered by the
Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards (CLARB). The Florida
Plants & Materials examination (Section F) is administered by the
department. For more information on the LARE examination visit CLARB. Review
the candidate information booklet for section F. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE: Prior to licensure, applicant must submit evidence of 1 year of practical experience in addition to experience used to qualify for the exam. Applicants are allowed to test before completing the one-year practical experience requirement. If fulfilling one year practical experience requirement after examination, you must submit form DBPR LA 6 before an active license will be issued.
BUSINESS
INFORMATION:
If you are applying to qualify a business:
- FEE: Pay the required fee as provided in the application. If applying online, you can pay with a credit card or electronic check. If mailing your application, please include a check payable to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Military veterans, their spouses and Florida National Guard members may be eligible for a fee waiver, fee reimbursement, and/or fee discount. Please visit our DBPR Military Services page for more information.
- APPLICATION: Complete the application by clicking on the "Online Services" link or the "Printable Application" link at the bottom of the page.
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:: Email: :: Customer Contact Center: 850.487.1395
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