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How to Renew Your Michigan Landscape Architect License

Michigan landscape architects must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Bureau of Professional Licensing.

Written by the TradesCE compliance team.

CE hours
24 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Next deadline
Per license
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers Michigan landscape architects holding a Landscape Architect license. Requirements are set by Bureau of Professional Licensing.

When to renew

Michigan landscape architects licenses renew every 2 years, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal.

The continuing education Michigan requires

Bureau of Professional Licensing requires 24 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:

  • Public health, safety, or welfare (HSW) — at least 16 hours

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Michigan sets landscape architects requirements by license class (Landscape Architect). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.

  2. 2

    Complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Bureau of Professional Licensing requires 24 hours every 2 years, including Public health, safety, or welfare (HSW). Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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

  5. 5

    Renew with Bureau of Professional Licensing

    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 Bureau of Professional Licensing

Michigan landscape architect renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Michigan landscape architects need?
Michigan landscape architects must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Bureau of Professional Licensing.
Which license classes does the Michigan landscape architects CE requirement apply to?
The 24 hours requirement applies to: Landscape Architect.
What topics are required for Michigan landscape architects continuing education?
Bureau of Professional Licensing requires coverage of: Public health, safety, or welfare (HSW) (16 hours).
Can Michigan landscape architects complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Michigan requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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