North Carolina Board of Landscape Architects

Processing Applications for Registration as a Landscape Architect

Refer to these instructions for making application to the board for licensure.

NCBLA Individual Application

This form is used to apply to take the Landscape Architects Registration Exam (L.A.R.E.), Reciprocal licensure and Reinstatement of an expired or revoked license. Check the appropriate box at the top of the application.

Employer Verification Form

This form must be sent to past and present employers. They should complete the form and return them directly to the board. This form must be received by the board for Reciprocity and Examination applications.

Confidential Reference Information Regarding Applicant

This form must be sent to the references listed on your application for reciprocity or exam. They should complete the form and return them directly to the board. Three references are required. At least one of these references must be a licensed landscape architect.

Application For Organization Certificate of Registration

This form is used to apply for a Corporate Certificate. All corporations offering landscape architect services in North Carolina must be registered with the Board. The first requirement is that the corporation has a NC licensed landscape architect in its employ. Your corporation must be approved for licensure prior to obtaining the certificate of authority from the NC Secretary of State. Please refer to GS 55B - NC Professional Corporation Act.

Continuing Education Activity Approval Form

This form is used by both licensees and providers of continuing education activities. This form will be accepted throughout the year. The final deadline is May 15. All licensees are required to complete 10 hours of continuing education per year. Newly licensed individuals are not required to complete the continuing education requirement until the first full renewal year ending June 30.

Continuing Education Notice
Continuing Education Guidelines and Definitions

Refer to these documents if you have questions regarding Continuing Education requirements and procedures for obtaining approval for educational activities.


	Processing Applications for Registration as a Landscape Architect Refer to these instructions for making application to the board for licensure. NCBLA Individual Application This form is used to apply to take the Landscape Architects Registration Exam (L.A.R.E.), Reciprocal licensure and Reinstatement of an expired or revoked license. Check the appropriate box at the top of the application. Employer Verification Form This form must be sent to past and present employers. They should complete the form and return them directly to the board. This form must be received by the board for Reciprocity and Examination applications. Confidential Reference Information Regarding Applicant This form must be sent to the references listed on your application for reciprocity or exam. They should complete the form and return them directly to the board. Three references are required. At least one of these references must be a licensed landscape architect. Application For Organization Certificate of Registration This form is used to apply for a Corporate Certificate. All corporations offering landscape architect services in North Carolina must be registered with the Board. The first requirement is that the corporation has a NC licensed landscape architect in its employ. Your corporation must be approved for licensure prior to obtaining the certificate of authority from the NC Secretary of State. Please refer to GS 55B - NC Professional Corporation Act. Continuing Education Activity Approval Form This form is used by both licensees and providers of continuing education activities. This form will be accepted throughout the year. The final deadline is May 15. All licensees are required to complete 10 hours of continuing education per year. Newly licensed individuals are not required to complete the continuing education requirement until the first full renewal year ending June 30. Continuing Education Notice Continuing Education Guidelines and Definitions Refer to these documents if you have questions regarding Continuing Education requirements and procedures for obtaining approval for educational activities.