(1) An application for original licensure, license reinstatement, or licensure by endorsement must be made on a form provided by the department. The application may be submitted online or by mail accompanied by the nonrefundable fee(s), and contain sufficient evidence that the applicant possesses the qualifications as set forth in Title 37, chapter 66, MCA, and these rules.

(2) Applicants must submit a complete application form, the application fee, and the following information:

(a) a complete CLARB record, or

(b) proof of education and professional experience, which must include:

(i) verification of completion of a post-secondary degree program submitted directly from the source;

(ii) verification of previous licensure submitted directly from the licensing entities in all states where the applicant has been licensed;

(iii) experience detail sheets verified by the licensed design professionals as defined in ARM 24.114.1402, under whose supervision the applicant has worked; and

(iv) verification of successful completion of the landscape architect registration examination.

(3) The board or its designee reviews complete applications for compliance with board law and rules. The board may request additional information or clarification of information provided in the application as it deems reasonably necessary. Incomplete applications are returned to the applicant with a statement regarding incomplete portions.

(4) The applicant must correct any deficiencies and resubmit the application within 60 days or the application will be treated as voluntarily withdrawn. After a voluntary withdrawal, an applicant must submit an entirely new application and nonrefundable fee(s) to begin the process again.

(5) The department shall notify an applicant in writing of the results of the evaluation of the application within ten days of receipt of a complete application.