FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS REGARDING LICENSURE FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS IN THE STATE OF VERMONT 

1. How do I go about getting licensed in the State of Vermont?  The process has not yet been established by the Office of Professional Regulation, part of the office of the Vermont Secretary of State. VTASLA will provide additional information on the process to landscape architects in Vermont when it is developed. 

2. Am I eligible for the Grandfather Clause?  Any one that has been practicing landscape architecture in Vermont for at least nine years can qualify for licensing without taking the examination.  A degree from an accredited landscape architecture program can be substituted for a portion of the nine years at the rate of two years of education for a year of experience.  The actual procedure for obtaining a license in this manner still needs to be established by the Office of Professional Regulation.   This opportunity for Grandfathering is only available until July 1, 2014.

3. Do I need to take an exam to become licensed in the State of Vermont?  Landscape architects in Vermont can become licensed without taking the exam as explained in Question 2.  Landscape architects already licensed in other states will be able to obtain a license in Vermont through reciprocity.  All others will need to take the Landscape Architecture Registration Exam. 

4. Who do I contact to get my License?  Landscape architects will need to contact the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation after this office has established the procedures for administering licensing for landscape architects. 

5. What are the requirements for being licensed in the State of Vermont? See section 2624 of Senate Bill 28.  Click here to download a copy of the bill. 

6. When will Licensure take effect?  The Licensing Bill (S.28) becomes effective July 1, 2010.  The Office of Professional Regulation intends to have the procedures for becoming licensed in place by then. 

7. Once licensed, what do I need to do to maintain my License in the State of Vermont?  The legislation calls for a renewal of the license every two years.  There will be no requirements for continuing education in order to maintain a landscape architecture license in Vermont, at least for the present. 

8. Will my Vermont license be sufficient for reciprocity in other states?  If a Vermont license is obtained after passing the Landscape Architecture Registration Exam, it will be sufficient for reciprocity in other states.  Licenses obtained via the “grandfather clause” will not be eligible for reciprocity. 

9. What will be the annual cost for licensure in Vermont?  The Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) has indicated that an initial license application fee will be $250 and that the license itself is expected to be approximately $150.  OPR will set the actual fees based on state regulations already in place governing fees.