OAR 804-022-0010: Landscape Architect Registration for Licensed or Registered Practitioner

(1) Any person not registered as a Landscape Architect in Oregon, but who currently holds an active license or registration in good standing to practice as a Landscape Architect in another U.S. state or territory, may file an application for registration under ORS 671.345 and the requirements of this rule. Applications are reviewed by the Board to determine if the applicant’s credentials are substantially equivalent to the Board’s requirements for registration. Registration is not granted solely upon the basis of holding a similar registration in another jurisdiction. (2) An application must include the following: (a) Completed and signed application form; (b) Application Fee; (c) Identification of U.S. states or territories in which licensure is currently held, and where examinations were passed; and (d) Sufficient information to demonstrate that the applicant meets Board standards for examination, education, and work experience under subsections (3), (4), or (5) of this rule. (A) The applicant may submit a CLARB Council Record that demonstrates the applicant meets the examination, education, and work experience qualifications. Information presented on the CLARB Council Record is subject to verification by the Board. The Board may request additional documentation or information from the applicant as the Board or its staff deem necessary for verification of the applicant’s qualifications. (B) Instead of using a CLARB Council Record, the applicant may have documentation of examination, education, and work experience provided to the Board by other qualifying, verified sources. (C) An application is deemed incomplete until the applicant has provided all requested documentation and information and paid the application fee. (3) All pathways to registration require 8 years of qualifying experience. (4) Standard Registration Path, LAAB/LAAC Degree: A minimum of 8 years of landscape architecture experience is required for registration, with 5 years of education experience granted for an LAAB or LAAC degree and 3 years of qualifying work experience required. (a) Examination: Passage of the Landscape Architect Registration Examination (LARE) or the equivalent from previous versions of the national examination is required. The applicant must verify passage of all sections of the national examination through scores provided to the Board by CLARB or the appropriate licensure board. (b) Education: A degree from a LAAB or LAAC accredited university program is required. The applicant must provide an official transcript to verify award of a LAAB or LAAC degree if not applying with a CLARB Council Record that contains a verified transcript. (c) Work Experience: The applicant must demonstrate a minimum of 3 years of work experience under the direct supervision of a licensed or Registered Landscape Architect. The applicant must provide a work history summary and documentation that verifies the work experience. (A) Up to 2 years of the 3 years of this work experience may be under the direct supervision of a licensed or registered Professional Engineer qualified by education or experience in the specific technical field of Civil Engineering or Architect; or (B) The applicant must demonstrate a minimum of 3 years of responsible charge work experience as a Landscape Architect with active license or registration in good standing in another U.S. state or territory verified as follows: (i) A resume of the applicant detailing the 3 years of work experience as a licensed or registered Landscape Architect; and (ii) Verification from the appropriate licensing board or CLARB of holding active licensure or registration in good standing for at least the 3 year period. (5) Non LAAB/LAAC Degree Path: A minimum of 8 years of landscape architecture experience is required for registration, with 5 years of education experience from a combination of a degree and work experience used to meet the Board’s education standards under OAR 804-010-0010 and an additional 3 years of work experience required. (a) Examination: Passage of the Landscape Architect Registration Examination (LARE) or the equivalent from previous versions of the national examination is required. The applicant must verify passage of all sections of the national examination through scores provided to the Board by CLARB or the appropriate licensure board. (b) Education and Equivalent Experience: In the absence of a degree from a LAAB or LAAC accredited university program, the applicant must demonstrate 5 years of education credit as specified in OAR 804-010-0010. (A) The applicant must provide an official transcript to verify award of a degree if not applying with a CLARB Council Record that contains a verified transcript. (B) The applicant must also provide a work history summary and documentation that verifies the work experience used to meet the education credit. (C) Experience used to satisfy the education requirement cannot be used towards the work experience requirement of (5)(c) of this rule. (c) Work Experience: The applicant must demonstrate a minimum of 3 years of work experience under the direct supervision of a licensed or Registered Landscape Architect. The applicant must provide a work history summary and documentation that verifies the work experience. (A) Up to 2 years of the 3 years of this work experience may be under the direct supervision of a licensed or registered Professional Engineer qualified by education or experience in the specific technical field of Civil Engineering or Architect; or (B) A minimum of 3 years of responsible charge work experience as a Landscape Architect licensed or registered in another U.S. state or territory verified as follows: (i) A resume of the applicant detailing the 3 years of work experience as a licensed or Registered Landscape Architect; and (ii) Verification from the appropriate licensing board or CLARB of holding an active license or registration in good standing for at least the 3 year period. (6) No Degree Path: A minimum of 8 years of landscape architecture experience is required for registration. (a) Examination: Passage of the Landscape Architect Registration Examination (LARE) or the equivalent from previous versions of the national examination is required. The applicant must verify passage of all sections of the national examination through scores provided to the Board by CLARB or the appropriate licensure board. (b) Experience in Lieu of Education: In the absence of any degree, the applicant must demonstrate 5 years of work experience under the direct supervision of a licensed or registered Landscape Architect to meet the education requirement of OAR 804-010-0020. The applicant must provide a work history summary and documentation that verifies the work experience. Experience used to satisfy the education requirement cannot be used towards the work experience requirement of (6)(c). (c) Work Experience: The applicant must demonstrate a minimum of 3 years of work experience under the direct supervision of a licensed or Registered Landscape Architect. The applicant must provide a work history summary and documentation that verifies the work experience. (A) Up to 2 years of the 3 years of this work experience may be under the direct supervision of a licensed or registered Professional Engineer qualified by education or experience in the specific technical field of Civil Engineering or Architect; or (B) A minimum of 3 years of responsible charge work experience as a Landscape Architect licensed or registered in another U.S. state or territory verified as follows: (i) A resume of the applicant detailing the 3 years of work experience as a licensed or Registered Landscape Architect; and (ii) Verification from the appropriate licensing board or CLARB of holding an active license or registration in good standing for at least the 3 year period.. (7) Registration may be granted without oral exam. (8) Payment of the registration fee will be required before the Board will finalize and issue registration.