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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 3Ch. 3.5Art. 4§ 5650 Landscape Architect Licensing Requirements

§ 5650 Landscape Architect Licensing Requirements

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§ 5650 Landscape Architect Licensing Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •You must be at least 18 years old to take the test to become a licensed landscape architect.
  • •You need 6 years of real work experience in landscape architecture to take the test.
  • •If you have a degree from an approved landscape architecture school, it counts as 4 years of work experience.
  • •You have to apply and pay a fee before you can take the test.

Example

A person wants to become a licensed landscape architect.

If they have a 4-year degree from an approved school, they only need 2 more years of real work experience to take the test. They must also be 18 or older, apply, and pay the fee.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 5650 Landscape Architect Licensing Requirements

Subject to the rules and regulations governing examinations, any person, over the age of 18 years, who has had six years of training and educational experience in actual practice of landscape architectural work shall be entitled to an examination for a license to practice landscape architecture. A degree from a school of landscape architecture approved by the board shall be deemed equivalent to four years of training and educational experience in the actual practice of landscape architecture. Before taking the examination, a person shall file an application therefor with the executive officer and pay the application fee fixed by this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 1054, Sec. 22. Effective January 1, 2001.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

experienceschooleducationregulationlicenseexaminationapplication

Related Statutes

  • § 5651 Landscape Architect Licensing Exams
  • § 5681 Landscape Architect Licensing Fees
  • § 4996.2 Social Work Licensing Requirements
  • § 6759 Engineer Registration By Comity
  • § 8741 Land Surveyor Certification Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 5650.
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