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How to Renew Your Georgia Landscape Architect License

Georgia landscape architects must complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Georgia State Board of Landscape Architects.

Written by the TradesCE compliance team.

CE hours
12 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Next deadline
December 31, 2026
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers Georgia landscape architects holding a landscape_architect license. Requirements are set by Georgia State Board of Landscape Architects.

When to renew

Georgia landscape architects licenses renew every 2 years, on a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day. The next renewal deadline is December 31, 2026. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (GA Landscape Architects: expire Dec 31 of even years (Ga. R. 295-2-.10))

The continuing education Georgia requires

Georgia State Board of Landscape Architects requires 12 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The board does not mandate specific topics beyond the approved-course requirement.

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Georgia sets landscape architects requirements by license class (landscape_architect). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day; the next fixed deadline is December 31, 2026.

  2. 2

    Complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Georgia State Board of Landscape Architects requires 12 hours every 2 years. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

    See the Georgia landscape architects course
  3. 3

    Save your certificate of completion

    Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.

  4. 4

    Make sure your hours reach the board

    In Georgia, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.

  5. 5

    Renew with Georgia State Board of Landscape Architects

    Submit your renewal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.

    Go to Georgia State Board of Landscape Architects

Georgia landscape architect renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Georgia landscape architects need?
Georgia landscape architects must complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Georgia State Board of Landscape Architects.
Which license classes does the Georgia landscape architects CE requirement apply to?
The 12 hours requirement applies to: landscape_architect.
Can Georgia landscape architects complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Georgia requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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