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How to Renew Your North Carolina Landscape Architect License

North Carolina landscape architects must complete 10 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as required by North Carolina Board of Landscape Architects.

Written by the TradesCE compliance team.

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

Who has to renew

This guide covers North Carolina landscape architects holding a landscape architect (individual) license. Requirements are set by North Carolina Board of Landscape Architects.

When to renew

North Carolina 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. (NC Landscape Architects: renew annually by June 30; 10 hrs CE in prior Jul 1-Jun 30 period (ncbola.org))

The continuing education North Carolina requires

North Carolina Board of Landscape Architects requires 10 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

    North Carolina sets landscape architects requirements by license class (landscape architect (individual)). 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 10 hours of board-approved continuing education

    North Carolina Board of Landscape Architects requires 10 hours every year. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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

  5. 5

    Renew with North Carolina 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 North Carolina Board of Landscape Architects

North Carolina landscape architect renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do North Carolina landscape architects need?
North Carolina landscape architects must complete 10 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as set by North Carolina Board of Landscape Architects.
Which license classes does the North Carolina landscape architects CE requirement apply to?
The 10 hours requirement applies to: landscape architect (individual).
Can North Carolina landscape architects complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the North Carolina requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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