Manage Your Career

Manage Your Career Frequently Asked Questions

• What is CLARB Certification and how can it help me?

  CLARB Certification is the industry recognized distinction for licensed Landscape Architect professionals that signifies you have met the professional standards established by CLARB and carries our recommendation that you be granted licensure without further review. Becoming CLARB Certified gives you a competitive advantage, as well as fast tracks your path to licensure. Learn more about CLARB Certification.

• How do I become a CLARB Certified landscape architect?

  1. Begin your CLARB Council Record, the only application for CLARB Certification.
  2. Complete your Council Record for verification.
  3. CLARB will evaluate your credentials against the industry professional standards.
  4. If eligible, CLARB will notify you via a formal letter and you will receive the right to use the "CLARB Certified Landscape Architect" logo and slogan on all of your marketing materials (e.g. John Doe, PLA., CLARB).  You will also receive an official wall certificate and a lapel pin to wear at industry events.

  If you are not eligible for CLARB Certification at the time of initial evaluation, you will receive information indicating the necessary requirements in order to meet the CLARB Certification standards. Once these requirements have been met, you will be notified by CLARB. 

  Please review the professional standards for information on the requirements for Certification and policies for revocation.

• What is the Council Record and how much does it cost?

  The Council Record is a valuable tool throughout your career – from exam candidate to established professional. It is a verified history of your education, experience, examination, licensure history and professional references. Use your Council Record to apply for examination, licensure and certification. Access or purchase your Council Record.  
  
  To ensure your information is up to date and ready to use for an exam registration or licensure application, your Council Record is renewed annually on your anniversary date (not calendar year) and can be updated at any time
  
  Please visit the Council Record Fees page for cost information. 
  

• Why should I maintain my Council Record?

  CLARB’s verification process takes the workload off of you with a streamlined licensure process for you and for the registration board in your jurisdiction by guaranteeing accurate, up-to-date information.
  
  Your Council Record enables you to:

  • Register for the L.A.R.E.  
    An active Council Record is required to register for the L.A.R.E. To ensure your information is up to date and ready to use for an exam registration or licensure application, your Council Record is renewed and updated annually.
  • Apply for licensure
    Utilizing the Council Record for licensure application is faster and more efficient for you and jurisdictions because you’ve already compiled – and CLARB has verified -- the information that jurisdictions require. Use your Council Record to apply for licensure today.
  • Track continuing education
    As a licensed professional, continuing education (CE) is required by most jurisdictions, many of which have different requirements.  Use the free CE tracking tool – available exclusively to professionals who have a Council Record – to easily track your CE efforts and provide a digital CE report to each jurisdiction where you are licensed.
  • Receive CLARB Certification
    Maintaining a complete Council Record enables you to be evaluated for CLARB Certification, an important, recognized credential that will help you obtain licensure more quickly—a competitive advantage in today’s marketplace.

• How do I renew my Council Record?

  Renew your Council Record with these simple step:

  You no longer have to think about renewal dates and worry about accidental cancellation. We’ve introduced a hassle-free annual auto-renewal payment system, just like most subscription services that exist today. 
  
  Just log into your Council Record and enter your credit card information. At your annual renewal date, your account will auto-renew using the credit card on file and you will be notified as such.