Application And Fees

A. Application forms: To apply for licensure as a landscape architect or a certificate as a landscape architect in training, the applicant shall submit a completed application on the form provided by the board. The applicant shall ensure that the application is complete and that all fees are paid. B. A non-refundable application fee is due at the time of application. The amount of this fee shall be as defined in 16.44.8.8 NMAC. 16.44.3 NMAC 2 C. Compliance: The applicant shall comply with the Landscape Architects Act and the board’s rules and regulations. D. Examination: Eligibility and application to sit for the landscape architect registration examination (L.A.R.E) shall be as established by the council of landscape architect registration board (CLARB), as prescribed by 16.44.2.9 NMAC. [16.44.3.9 NMAC - Rp, 16.44.3.9 NMAC, 9/30/2016] 16.44.3.10 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT APPLICANTS NOT PREVIOUSLY LICENSED IN ANY JURISDICTION: A. Application Procedure: The applicant shall submit the following: (1) a completed and signed application; (2) the application fee as required by board; (3) official educational transcripts sent to the board office directly from the institution’s office of the registrar; (4) verification of practical experience; (5) samples of work: to assist the board in evaluating the applicant’s practical experience, the applicant shall submit evidence of his or her experience with the completed application form in one or both of the following formats: (a) a minimum of six and a maximum of ten graphic images (formatted to 8 ½ x 11”) of projects or drawings depicting construction, planting, irrigation, or design; or (b) a maximum two-page summary or abstract that describes relevant experience such as administration, research, planning, or teaching; (6) letters of reference: An applicant for licensure as a landscape architect shall submit three letters of reference, two of which shall be from individuals who are not members of the board; the letters of reference shall be from individuals who are not related to the applicant and who are familiar with and will speak to the applicant’s professional activities; (7) CLARB council record; and (8) L.A.R.E. test results. B. The board administrator will notify the applicant once the application file appears to be complete. The board will review the application at the next regular scheduled board meeting. The board administrator will notify the applicant of the board’s decision relative to the application. [16.44.3.10 NMAC - Rp, 16.44.3.10 NMAC, 9/30/2016] 16.44.3.11 [RESERVED] 16.44.3.12 [RESERVED] [16.44.3.12 NMAC - Rp, 16.44.3.12 NMAC, 9/30/2016; Repealed 12/27/2022] 16.44.3.13 [RESERVED]