Licensure

PROTECT AND DEFEND LICENSURE

Fifty-two jurisdictions have recognized that landscape architecture regulation is necessary to protect public health, safety, and welfare. The practice of landscape architecture should preserve and maximize the use of natural systems and resources, keep the public safe from hazards, and prevent damage to public or private property from changes in the built environment. The education, experience, and examination required to earn a license ensure that licensed landscape architects can effectively protect the public and our communities from harm.

Landscape Architecture Registration Act

Landscape Architect Rules

Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation

Stay on Top of Current LICENSURE Issues

 

Insurance

Your E&O Insurance may or may not be tied to holding a state license. We recommend checking with both your agent and your carrier, in writing, to make sure you are covered at all times.

Contracts

Contracts may or may not be tied to holding a state license. We recommend reviewing contracts closely and, if necessary, discussing contracts with a lawyer during the time that the state is not regulating the profession.

Letters to Members

QUESTIONS?
Doug Fair, ASLA
ILASLA Advocacy Chair
advocacy@il-asla.org

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR LICENSURE EFFORTS
Advocacy Committee
advocacy@il-asla.org

FIND MY ILLINOIS REPRESENTATIVE AND SENATOR

Thank you to those who have generously donated to our Advocacy Efforts. Beginning in March 2026, we will be posting new donations on our Advocacy page. Watch for more.

Donate OnLine Now

Download Pledge Form

"*" indicates required fields

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Receive the Latest News & Updates from ILASLA.