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Now Live: Easier Online License Applications and ​Renewals!

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​LicensE is your online, self-guided occupational license application platform. 

Please review the helpful links below:

• Find step-by-step instruction for license renewal here.
• Find a list of license renewals available via LicensE in the chart on the LicensE Customer Information page.
  
• Find all licenses available via LicensE, plus user guides and other resources, on the LicensE Customer Information page.
• Anyone applying for an initial license for any of the credentials listed can apply at license.wi.gov.
  

Our LicensE Application Status Lookup tool makes it easier for employees, and helps academic advisors support students during the license application process. To access the Application Status Lookup tool, you will need the applicant's 10-digit PAR number. An applicant may provide the number to anyone who could support their application. Find more information in our news release about this tool. ​​

​License Information​

Per Wis. Stat. §​ 440.08(2), the required renewal date for the Landscape Architect credential is 07/31/ each even-numbered year.  Should you receive your initial credential in the months leading up to this date, you are still required to renew your license by the statutorily defined date.

Registration Seals:  As a credential holder with this Board, you are required to obtain a personal registration seal in compliance with the specifications outlined in Wis. Admin. Code § A-E 2.02.  It is the credential holder's responsibility to obtain a seal, which should only include the numbers before the dash (i.e. 30666-006, 8178-005).  The inner circle area of the seal must include the credential holder's name, credential number, and the city and state where the credential holder resides or is employed.  This information serves as a basis for locating the credential holder and should be the same as the mailing address on file with the Board office (i.e. if the credential holder's address is Memphis, TN, then Memphis, TN must be placed on the inner circle).

Submission of Plans for State Approval

Information about submission of plans for state approval is available on the Division of Industry Services (DIS) Plan Review​ web page. Questions should be  directed to DIS at (608) 266-2112​.

Pre-Credential Education Information

A bachelor's degree in landscape architecture or a master's degree in landscape architecture and at least 2 years of practical experience in landscape architecture of a character satisfactory to the examining board, or a specific record of at least 7 years of training and experience in the practice of landscape architecture including at least 2 years of courses in landscape architecture approved by the examining board, and 4 years of practical experience in landscape architecture of a character satisfactory to the examining board.

Application for Licensure

If you do not have an accredited degree, you will need to complete Application for the Landscape Architect Examination (Form 2187) to obtain pre-approval.

Submit online application with fees, supporting documentation,​ and evidence that you have completed at least 24 hours of continuing education in the 2 years immediately prior to your application according to Wis. Admin. Code § A-E 11.03.​ See Form 2088 for details. 

Renewal Information

Requirements

• FEE (See Renewal Dates and Fees)
• SIG (Signature regarding completion of Continuing Education - See Continuing Education Information for details.)
• If your legal status as a qualified alien or nonimmigrant lawfully present in the United States has changed since the issuance of your credential or your last renewal, please contact the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services at (608) 266-2112 or dsps@wisconsin.gov.
  

Renewal Method

• Online Log In: LicensE (For assistance see LicensE​ Customer Information or contact renewal staff at DSPSRenewal@wisconsin.gov or 608-266-2112.) 
  

Credential Retired Status

Per Wis. Stat. § 443.015 (1m)(a)1 a or b, a credential holder with an active or expired credential is eligible to place his or her credential in Retired status if:

• He or she is retired and no longer engages in the practice for which the credential was issued, and
• He or she is at least 65 years old or has actively maintained or previously held the credential for a minimum of 20 years (consecutive or nonconsecutive).
  

If you do not intend to practice and want your license to be placed in Retired status, renew online in LicensE. If your credential status is already in Retired status, renew online in LicensE​.  Follow instructions given during the renewal process.

When you complete the renewal for Retired status online, you will also need to upload Form R443. You can print Form R443 from our website.  

• The 2024 prorated renewal fee is $27.50 for Retired status.
• While a credential is in Retired status, the credential holder may no longer engage in the practice for which the credential was issued and must apply for Active status, including the remaining renewal fee of $27.50, before returning to the practice authorized under his or her credential.

2011 Wisconsin Act 210​ 

This Act extends the license of a service member if the license expires while they are on active duty from 90 days to 180 days from the date of discharge. The same applies to a spouse of a service member if the spouse does not practice under their license while the service member is on active duty and does not practice because the service member is on active duty.

This Act repeals a provision of prior law that required a service member to meet all of the requirements for license extension or renewal, except for continuing education requirements, in order to have the license extended.

Service members and spouses may request extensions of licenses beyond 180 days from discharge and may request a waiver or extension of time to complete continuing education requirements due to hardship. Please view Active Duty/Discharge Renewal Extension Form R210.