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How to Renew Your New York Landscape Architect License

New York landscape architects must complete 36 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as required by NYS State Board for Landscape Architecture (NYSED Office of the Professions).

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the NYS State Board for Landscape Architecture (NYSED Office of the Professions) rule on September 10, 2026.

CE hours
36 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 3 years
Next deadline
Per license
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers New York landscape architects holding a Standard Triennial CE — Licensed Landscape Architect license. Requirements are set by NYS State Board for Landscape Architecture (NYSED Office of the Professions).

When to renew

New York landscape architects licenses renew every 3 years, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (8 NYCRR Subpart 79-1.5; op.nysed.gov/professions/landscape-architecture/mandatory-continuing-education: 'registration periods are adjusted so that renewals occur during the licensee's month of birth')

The continuing education New York requires

NYS State Board for Landscape Architecture (NYSED Office of the Professions) requires 36 hours of approved continuing education every 3 years. The hours must cover these topics:

  • Health, Safety & Welfare (HSW) subject areas — at least 24 hours
  • Other professional practice subject areas (non-HSW)
  • Courses of learning (live/interactive delivery — minimum floor) — at least 18 hours

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    New York sets landscape architects requirements by license class (Standard Triennial CE — Licensed 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 36 hours of board-approved continuing education

    NYS State Board for Landscape Architecture (NYSED Office of the Professions) requires 36 hours every 3 years, including Health, Safety & Welfare (HSW) subject areas, Other professional practice subject areas (non-HSW), Courses of learning (live/interactive delivery — minimum floor). Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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

  5. 5

    Renew with NYS State Board for Landscape Architecture (NYSED Office of the Professions)

    Submit your renewal through the board’s online portal 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 NYS State Board for Landscape Architecture (NYSED Office of the Professions)

New York landscape architect renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do New York landscape architects need?
New York landscape architects must complete 36 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as set by NYS State Board for Landscape Architecture (NYSED Office of the Professions).
Which license classes does the New York landscape architects CE requirement apply to?
The 36 hours requirement applies to: Standard Triennial CE — Licensed Landscape Architect.
What topics are required for New York landscape architects continuing education?
NYS State Board for Landscape Architecture (NYSED Office of the Professions) requires coverage of: Health, Safety & Welfare (HSW) subject areas (24 hours); Other professional practice subject areas (non-HSW); Courses of learning (live/interactive delivery — minimum floor) (18 hours).
Can New York landscape architects complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the New York requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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