Get your license: Landscape architect by reciprocity

Learn how to get your landscape architect license if you already have an active license in another state or country.

Who needs a license?

Anyone who holds an active landscape architect license in another state or country and wants to work as a landscape architect in Washington.

Follow the steps below to get your landscape architect license by reciprocity.

To qualify for a license, you must:

Hold an active landscape architect license in another state or country
Have qualifications and experience that meet the following criteria:
- If you have a degree, qualifications that have been evaluated and meet the Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards (CLARB) Standard of Eligibility for Council Certification.
- If you don't have a degree, qualifications and experience comparable to WAC 308-13-020(1)(b).

If applying by mail, you must also complete a Landscape Architect License Application.

If you have a CLARB Council Record, complete sections 1, 3, and 5 only.

If you have a CLARB Council Record, have CLARB transmit your record to the board via email (email must come directly from a third party).

If you don’t have a CLARB Council Record, have all of the following documents sent to the address shown below:

Official college transcripts from your college or university
Certification that you've completed one of the following exams from the state where you received your first license:
- Landscape Architect Registration Exam
- Uniform National Exam for Landscape Architects
Certification of a valid landscape architect license from the state where you are currently licensed

Board of Licensure for Landscape Architects
Department of Licensing
PO Box 9012
Olympia, WA 98507

You must pay the 2-year licensing fee when you submit your application. Choose the method that works best for you.

You'll receive your license faster by applying and paying online.

Don't have a SAW account? Learn how to create a SAW account to apply, upload your paperwork, and pay the application and license fees.

Mail your forms and a check or money order for the application and license fees (payable to the Department of Licensing) to:

Board of Licensure for Landscape Architects
Department of Licensing
PO Box 3777
Seattle, WA 98124-3777

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For veterans, military personnel, and partners

Your military experience or training might help you meet licensing requirements. You may also be able to get a temporary license if you're moving here with a current license from another state. Learn more about using your military training to meet professional license requirements.

If you're a U.S. veteran, you may be eligible for partial reimbursement of your fees. Learn more about getting reimbursed for fees.