Licensees - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
You may contact the Landscape Architects Technical Committee (LATC) with your question(s).
- How do I renew my license?
Your Renewal Application will be mailed to the address of record 90 days prior to the expiration date. You may complete and return the Renewal Application to LATC along with the appropriate payment. A license may also be renewed online at latc.ca.gov.
- I paid my license renewal online, but I received a Renewal Application in the mail. What should I do?
Check your license status by visiting LATC’s License Search. If your license expiration date has been updated, disregard the Renewal Application. A new pocket license will be printed and mailed to the address of record.
- How do I check the status of my license?
Check your license status by visiting LATC’s License Search.
- How do I update my address, phone number or email address?
Complete and sign the Change of Address form and submit to LATC by mail or email, within 30 days after the change. (California Code of Regulations (CCR) section 2604, Filing of Mailing Address).
- I have changed my name. How do I update my license record?
Send a written request or email to LATC along with supporting documentation of your name change (a copy of your Driver’s License, Marriage Certificate, or Court Document)
- How do I get a replacement Pocket License or Wall Certificate?
Complete the Request for Replacement License form and mail to LATC, 2420 Del Paso Road, Suite 105, Sacramento CA 95834, along with the appropriate payment.
- I have retired, what do I need to do?
The Landscape Architects Practice Act does not include provisions for a retired landscape architect license status. A Renewal Application will automatically be generated to the address of record approximately 90 days prior to your expiration date. If not renewed, your license will automatically expire.
- I am a licensee in another jurisdiction interested in applying for California licensure, what do I need to do?
Submit the Reciprocity Application, along with supporting documentation and appropriate payment.
In order to be eligible for reciprocal licensure, applicants must be licensed as a landscape architect in another state AND meet the education and training requirements for first-time exam candidates (CCR section 2620).
Submit sealed/official school transcript(s) - transcript(s) must indicate “Degree Conferred” and may be mailed or emailed directly from the educational institution to LATC@latc.ca.gov.
Certification of Experience form(s) with original signature(s).
License and exam verification (page 3 of application) completed by the Licensing/Member Board in your jurisdiction; or a CLARB Council Record transmitted to LATC.
Applicants who do not meet these requirements are ineligible for licensure under reciprocity provisions and must meet the requirements for first time examination candidates (Business and Professions Code section 5651).
- I am applying for reciprocity in California but do not have a CLARB Council Record, what can I do?
A CLARB Council Record is not required.
With the Reciprocity Application and appropriate fee, submit sealed/official school transcript(s) - transcript(s) must indicate “Degree Conferred” and may be mailed directly from the educational institution.
Certification of Experience form(s) with original signature(s).
License and exam verification (page 3 of application) completed by the Licensing/Member Board in your jurisdiction.
- I am a licensee in California and am applying for reciprocity in another jurisdiction, how can I obtain verification documents required by other jurisdiction(s)?
Send a written request or email to LATC. LATC can provide license and exam verification to the designated jurisdiction free of charge.
LATC maintains education, experience, examination, and licensure history in your license file while your license is active, plus 25 years.