The Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors and Professional Landscape Architects (APEPLSPLA) board is where you will apply for, renew, and update your state license. Visit the Professional Landscape Architects page to see full licensure requirements and application materials.

The Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards (CLARB) prepares, administers, and scores the Landscape Architect Registration Examination (L.A.R.E.). They also manage the CLARB Council Record system which manages education, experience, examination results, and licensure history. Visit the CLARB website for more information on preparing for and taking the LARE.

You need a CLARB council record to register for the exam. Examinees must schedule their exam time through the CLARB website.

The LARE is offered three times a year in April, August, and December. Visit the CLARB website to schedule your exam.

There are four sections of the LARE. Section 1 (Project and Construction Management) & Section 2 (Inventory and Analysis) are each $375. Section 3 (Design) & Section 4 (Grading, Drainage and Construction Documentation) are each $590 as of May 2022.

In the state of Missouri, three years of professional experience is required. This does not have to be completed before taking the LARE exams. This experience can be verified and documented through CLARB.

Licensees must complete 24 continuing education credits (CEUs) within two years of their renewal date. At least 16 of these CEUs must be related to health, safety, and welfare (HSW).

Licenses are renewed every two years by December 31st. New licensees will need to renew the same year they initially were licensed.