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How to Renew Your Kentucky Landscape Architect License

Kentucky landscape architects must complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as required by Kentucky Board of Landscape Architects.

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Kentucky Board of Landscape Architects rule on September 3, 2026.

CE hours
12 hours
Renewal cycle
Every year
Next deadline
June 30, 2027
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers Kentucky landscape architects holding a license in one of these classes: Active license, Inactive license. Requirements are set by Kentucky Board of Landscape Architects.

When to renew

Kentucky landscape architects licenses renew every year, on a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day. The next renewal deadline is June 30, 2027. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (KY Landscape Architects: renew by June 30 each year; CE period ends June 30 (kbla.ky.gov))

The continuing education Kentucky requires

Kentucky Board of Landscape Architects requires 12 hours of approved continuing education every year. 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

    Kentucky sets landscape architects requirements by license class (Active license, Inactive license). 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 June 30, 2027.

  2. 2

    Complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education

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

    See the Kentucky 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 Kentucky, you keep your certificate and attest to completion when you renew; the board may audit.

  5. 5

    Renew with Kentucky 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 Kentucky Board of Landscape Architects

Kentucky landscape architect renewal FAQ

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

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