Candidates

Basic Information

• Address and Name Changes
• Becoming a Landscape Architect
• Colleges and Universities
• Deceased Candidates
• Education
• Experience

• Forms
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
• Landscape Architects Practice Act (Act)
• Military
• SSN/ITIN Requirement
• Student Outreach Presentation(PDF, 492K)

Fingerprinting

• Fingerprinting FAQs(PDF, 78K)
• Fingerprinting for Out of State Residents
• Live Scan Form(PDF, 859K)
• Live Scan Locations

Landscape Architect Registration Examination (LARE)

• Overview
• Eligibility
• Sections

• Dates
• Preparing for the Examination
• Reasonable Accommodations

California Supplemental Examination (CSE)

• Overview
• Eligibility
• Scheduling Procedures
• Preparing for the Examination
• CSE Candidate Guide (PDF, 318K)
• CSE Test Plan
• Examination Security and Confidentiality

• Reference Material
• Taking the Examination
• Reasonable Accommodations
• Results
• Appeals or Reviews
• FAQ

Reciprocity Requirements

• Reciprocity in California from Another US Jurisdiction
• Expedited Licensure for a Spouse or Domestic Partner of Active Duty Military Personnel

• Licensure Process
• FAQ

Candidate Tutorials

• Candidate Tutorial: Exams
• Candidate Tutorial: Education and Training
• Candidate Tutorial: Licensure