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.
Application Requirements:
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.
FEE: Pay the required fee as
provided in the application. Make 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 "Printable Application" link at the bottom of the page.
If you have questions or need assistance in completing this application, please call the Customer Contact Center at 850.487.1395 or use our convenient contact form.
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