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How to Renew Your Wisconsin Landscape Architect License

Wisconsin landscape architects must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers, Professional Land Surveyors and Registered Interior Designers.

Written by the TradesCE compliance team.

CE hours
24 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Next deadline
July 31, 2028
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers Wisconsin landscape architects holding a Landscape Architect license. Requirements are set by Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers, Professional Land Surveyors and Registered Interior Designers.

When to renew

Wisconsin landscape architects licenses renew every 2 years, on a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day. The next renewal deadline is July 31, 2028. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (WI Landscape Architects: renew 07/31 of even years (Wis. Stat. 440.08(2), dsps.wi.gov))

The continuing education Wisconsin requires

Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers, Professional Land Surveyors and Registered Interior Designers requires 24 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:

  • Health, safety, and welfare — at least 16 hours
  • Professional conduct and ethics — at least 2 hours

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Wisconsin 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 July 31, 2028.

  2. 2

    Complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers, Professional Land Surveyors and Registered Interior Designers requires 24 hours every 2 years, including Health, safety, and welfare, Professional conduct and ethics. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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

  5. 5

    Renew with Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers, Professional Land Surveyors and Registered Interior Designers

    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 Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers, Professional Land Surveyors and Registered Interior Designers

Wisconsin landscape architect renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Wisconsin landscape architects need?
Wisconsin landscape architects must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers, Professional Land Surveyors and Registered Interior Designers.
Which license classes does the Wisconsin landscape architects CE requirement apply to?
The 24 hours requirement applies to: Landscape Architect.
What topics are required for Wisconsin landscape architects continuing education?
Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers, Professional Land Surveyors and Registered Interior Designers requires coverage of: Health, safety, and welfare (16 hours); Professional conduct and ethics (2 hours).
Can Wisconsin landscape architects complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Wisconsin requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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