Written by Acorn Sales Company, manufacturing stamps and seals since 1964 · Reviewed by Holly R, VP of Sales and Marketing at Acorn Sales, against the Georgia State Board of Landscape Architects and Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 310-7-.01(1), (2) on 21 September 2026 · Updated 21 September 2026
Three elements and no stated size. Rule 310-7-.01(1) requires each registered landscape architect, on receipt of a certificate of registration, to obtain “a seal of the design authorized by the Board, bearing the registrant’s name, certificate number, and the legend ‘Registered Landscape Architect’.” Chapter 310-7 states no diameter, no square dimension and no proportion anywhere, so the layout comes from the Board’s artwork rather than from the rule text.
Notice what is missing from the element list: the state name. Georgia does not put it in the list for this profession, which differs from the architect seal at rule 50-2A-.01(9), where STATE OF GEORGIA is a specified line. Do not import the Georgia architect figure of 1 3/4 inches or the engineer and surveyor figures of a 1 1/2 inch outer circle and a 1 inch inner circle either, because both belong to different boards. Georgia has three design boards with three completely different seal specifications, and landscape architecture has the least prescriptive rule of the three.
The duty uses an unusual verb. Rule 310-7-.01(2): “Drawings, specifications, and other documents issued by a registrant shall be stamped or sealed and countersigned by the registrant.” Countersigned, not signed, which ties the signature to the sealing act on the issued document.
Georgia landscape architect seal requirements at a glance
| Requirement | Georgia rule | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Seal required | Yes | Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 310-7-.01(1), (2) |
| Required elements | Your name, Your certificate number and Registered Landscape Architect | Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 310-7-.01(1) |
| Size and shape | Not addressed. Chapter 310-7 states no diameter, no square dimension and no proportion. The sources here are rule 310-7-.01 in full and the chapter list for department 310, which covers organization, applications and. | Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 310-7-.01 (silent) |
| Device allowed | The chapter heading is Seals and Rubber Stamps and the rule speaks of documents being “stamped or sealed,” which puts an inked stamp and an impression seal on the same footing. | Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. ch. 310-7, r. 310-7-.01(2) |
| Signature and date | Stamped or sealed and countersigned. | Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 310-7-.01(2) (silent as to date and placement) |
| What must be sealed | Drawings, specifications and other documents issued by a registrant, under rule 310-7-.01(2). | Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 310-7-.01(2), (3) |
| Electronic seal | Not addressed. Chapter 310-7 contains no electronic seal or digital signature provision, and no stripping rule of the kind Georgia engineers and land surveyors carry at rule 180-12-.02(8) and (9). The sources here are. | Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. ch. 310-7 (silent) |
| Renewal and lapse | Rule 310-7-.01(2) is explicit: “A registrant shall not stamp or seal, or allow any other person to stamp or seal any document after the certificate of the registrant named thereon has expired, or has been revoked, or during the period of any suspension imposed by the Board.” Renewal sits in chapter 310-4 and continuing education in chapter 310-9. | Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 310-7-.01(2) |
| Firm requirements | Not on the seal. | Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 310-7-.01(1) |
| Regulator | The Georgia State Board of Landscape Architects | Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. ch. 310-7, Seals and Rubber Stamps, rule 310-7-.01, read in full from the Georgia Secretary of State rules portal, together with the department 310 chapter list covering chapters 310-1 through 310-11 |
Is a seal required in Georgia?
Rule 310-7-.01(1) creates the device: “Each registered landscape architect shall, upon receipt of a certificate of registration, obtain a seal of the design authorized by the Board, bearing the registrant’s name, certificate number, and the legend ‘Registered Landscape Architect’.” Subsection (2) supplies the duty: “Drawings, specifications, and other documents issued by a registrant shall be stamped or sealed and countersigned by the registrant.” The chapter is titled Seals and Rubber Stamps, and rule 310-7-.01(4) extends every requirement in it to the holder of a Temporary Permit.
What must appear on the seal
- Your name
- Your certificate number
- Registered Landscape Architect
Three elements, and the legend is exactly “Registered Landscape Architect.” Georgia does not put the state name in the list for this profession, which is different from the architect seal at rule 50-2A-.01(9), where STATE OF GEORGIA is a specified line. Because the Board authorizes the design, the layout comes from the Board’s artwork rather than from the rule text. No firm or corporate name is contemplated, and no expiration date.
Size and shape
Not addressed. Chapter 310-7 states no diameter, no square dimension and no proportion. The sources here are rule 310-7-.01 in full and the chapter list for department 310, which covers organization, applications and examinations, fees, registration, temporary licenses, reciprocity, seals and rubber stamps, certificate of organization, continuing education, exceptions and procedural rules. Do not import the Georgia architect figure of 1 3/4 inches or the engineer and surveyor figures of a 1 1/2 inch outer circle and a 1 inch inner circle, because both belong to different boards.
Embosser, rubber stamp or digital
The chapter heading is Seals and Rubber Stamps and the rule speaks of documents being “stamped or sealed,” which puts an inked stamp and an impression seal on the same footing. The safe buy is an inked stamp, because rule 310-7-.01(2) pairs the stamp or seal with a countersignature on issued documents, and both have to read on the copies a client or a public agency works from.
Signing and dating
Stamped or sealed and countersigned. Rule 310-7-.01(2) uses the word countersigned rather than signed, which ties the signature to the sealing act on the issued document. The rule states no date requirement, no placement rule for the signature relative to the seal, and no ink color. The sources here are rule 310-7-.01 in full.
Temporary permit holders carry the same seal duty, and there is no stated size
Rule 310-7-.01(4) is one sentence and it is easy to skip: “A holder of a Temporary Permit shall meet all the requirements of this section.” A landscape architect working a single Georgia project under a temporary permit issued through chapter 310-5 is not exempt from obtaining and using the Board authorized seal. That is a real cost surprise for an out of state firm that expected to sign and file under its home state device.
Which documents must be sealed
Drawings, specifications and other documents issued by a registrant, under rule 310-7-.01(2). Rule 310-7-.01(3) sets the responsibility limit: “A landscape architect shall not affix, or permit to be affixed, his name or seal to any drawing, specification, or other document which was not prepared by him or under his personal supervision. No registrant shall affix his seal to any drawings, specification, or other document unless he has assumed the responsibility for the accuracy of the work involved.” Chapter 310-10 carries the exceptions to the registration requirement.
Electronic and digital seals
Not addressed. Chapter 310-7 contains no electronic seal or digital signature provision, and no stripping rule of the kind Georgia engineers and land surveyors carry at rule 180-12-.02(8) and (9). The sources here are rule 310-7-.01 in full and the chapter list for department 310. Treat an electronic Georgia landscape architect seal as unaddressed rather than authorized, and confirm with the Board before relying on one in place of a stamped and countersigned document.
Renewal, lapse and retirement
Rule 310-7-.01(2) is explicit: “A registrant shall not stamp or seal, or allow any other person to stamp or seal any document after the certificate of the registrant named thereon has expired, or has been revoked, or during the period of any suspension imposed by the Board.” Renewal sits in chapter 310-4 and continuing education in chapter 310-9. Because the certificate number is a required element and no expiration date is, renewal does not make the die stale and the number does not change.
Firm requirements
Not on the seal. Chapter 310-8 covers the Certificate of Organization for entities practicing landscape architecture in Georgia, but rule 310-7-.01(1) limits the seal face to the registrant’s name, certificate number and the legend. No firm seal is prescribed and no firm number belongs on the individual device. That is unlike Georgia engineers and land surveyors, whose certificate of authorization name, number and expiration date must appear on the issued document under chapter 180-12.
What to check before you order
Order an inked stamp to the Board authorized design with three items: your name, your certificate number and the legend Registered Landscape Architect. Georgia states no size for this board, so size the die for legibility on an issued drawing and do not borrow the 1 3/4 inch architect figure or the 1 1/2 inch engineer and surveyor figures, which belong to other boards. On issued drawings, specifications and other documents, stamp or seal and then countersign. If you are working in Georgia on a temporary permit, rule 310-7-.01(4) applies every one of these requirements to you as well, so budget for the device. Stop using it the day the certificate expires or is suspended or revoked.
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Frequently asked questions
Is a seal required for landscape architects in Georgia?
Yes. Rule 310-7-.01(1) requires each registered landscape architect to obtain a Board authorized seal on receipt of the certificate of registration, and rule 310-7-.01(2) requires drawings, specifications and other documents issued by a registrant to be stamped or sealed and countersigned. The chapter is titled Seals and Rubber Stamps, and rule 310-7-.01(4) extends every requirement in it to the holder of a Temporary Permit.
What has to appear on a Georgia landscape architect seal?
Your name, your certificate number and the legend Registered Landscape Architect. That is the whole list in rule 310-7-.01(1). Because the Board authorizes the design, the layout comes from the Board’s artwork. No firm or corporate name is contemplated, and no expiration date.
What size is a Georgia landscape architect seal?
The rules do not say. Chapter 310-7 states no diameter, no square dimension and no proportion, and nothing in the rest of department 310 supplies one. Size the die for legibility on an issued drawing and order to the Board’s authorized design. The 1 3/4 inch architect figure and the 1 1/2 inch outer with 1 inch inner engineer and surveyor figures come from other boards and do not apply.
Stamp or embosser in Georgia?
Both stand on the same footing. The chapter heading is Seals and Rubber Stamps and the rule speaks of documents being “stamped or sealed.” An inked stamp is the practical choice, because rule 310-7-.01(2) pairs the stamp or seal with a countersignature on issued documents and both have to read on the copies a client or a public agency works from.
What does countersigned mean on a Georgia landscape architect document?
Rule 310-7-.01(2) requires issued drawings, specifications and other documents to be “stamped or sealed and countersigned by the registrant,” which pairs your signature with the sealing act. Georgia does not tell you where the signature goes relative to the seal, does not require a date, and does not specify ink. That is a much lighter hand than the same state applies to registered interior designers, who must sign in permanent blue ink with an issue date and purpose.
Which Georgia documents have to be sealed?
Drawings, specifications and other documents issued by a registrant, under rule 310-7-.01(2). Rule 310-7-.01(3) sets the limit: “A landscape architect shall not affix, or permit to be affixed, his name or seal to any drawing, specification, or other document which was not prepared by him or under his personal supervision. No registrant shall affix his seal to any drawings, specification, or other document unless he has assumed the responsibility for the accuracy of the work involved.” Chapter 310-10 carries the exceptions to the registration requirement.
Do temporary permit holders need a Georgia seal?
Yes, and it is easy to miss. Rule 310-7-.01(4) is one sentence: “A holder of a Temporary Permit shall meet all the requirements of this section.” A landscape architect working a single Georgia project under a temporary permit issued through chapter 310-5 still has to obtain and use the Board authorized seal, so budget for the device rather than expecting to file under a home state one.
Is an electronic seal allowed for Georgia landscape architects?
Chapter 310-7 contains no electronic seal or digital signature provision, and no stripping rule of the kind Georgia engineers and land surveyors carry at rule 180-12-.02(8) and (9). Department 310 has no electronic sealing chapter either. Treat an electronic Georgia landscape architect seal as unaddressed rather than authorized, and confirm with the Board before relying on one in place of a stamped and countersigned document.
Can I use my Georgia seal after the certificate expires?
No. Rule 310-7-.01(2) is explicit: “A registrant shall not stamp or seal, or allow any other person to stamp or seal any document after the certificate of the registrant named thereon has expired, or has been revoked, or during the period of any suspension imposed by the Board.” Renewal sits in chapter 310-4 and continuing education in chapter 310-9. Because the certificate number is a required element and no expiration date is, renewal does not make the die stale and the number does not change.
Does a Georgia landscape architecture firm get a seal?
No. Chapter 310-8 covers the Certificate of Organization for entities practicing landscape architecture in Georgia, but rule 310-7-.01(1) limits the seal face to your name, certificate number and the legend. No firm seal is prescribed and no firm number belongs on the individual device. That differs from Georgia engineers and land surveyors, whose certificate of authorization name, number and expiration date must appear on the issued document under chapter 180-12.
