Practice Requirements for NCARB Member Boards

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NCARB Position: No

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NCARB Position: No

AR NCARB Certificate holders MUST file notification letter with the board office and receive approval letter prior to ANY action in the State of Arkansas.
CO None-;permissible under section 12-25-303 (7), C.R.S.
DE Must complete the form entitled "Notice from Out-of-State Architect Regarding Delaware Activity"...link: http://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/architects/documents/Notice_from_Out-of-State_Arch_Regarding_Del_Activity.pdf Use this form if you are an architect who is not licensed in Delaware but will be present in Delaware either to make an offer of architectural services or to participate in an architectural design competition. You must hold an NCARB Certificate and agree to apply to the board for registration if you are selected as the architect for a project in Delaware (24 Del. C. §303(b)).
IA Must file a Notice of Intent to offer services prior to offering services. If the job is awarded then the architect must be licensed prior to proceeding to provide services.
MA No requirements
MN See MN Statute 326.13 https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=326.13
MS Rule 2.07: An individual seeking an architectural commission in Mississippi may enter Mississippi for the purpose of offering to render architectural services and for that purpose only if: (a) The applicant holds a current and valid registration issued by a registration authority recognized by the board; and (b) the applicant holds an NCARB Certificate; and (c) prior to engaging in any activity that could result in an architectural commission the applicant must notify the Board in writing that: (i) individual holds an NCARB Certificate and is not currently registered in the state, but will be present in the state for the purpose of offering to render architectural services; and (ii) individual will deliver a copy of the notice referred to in (i) to every potential client to whom the applicant offers to render architectural services; and (iii) individual shall apply for a Mississippi license within 10 working days of notification to the board; and (iv) individual consents to the jurisdiction of the board. Only through this process may an individual perform the above architectural services prior to licensure. The individual shall be prohibited from rendering additional architectural services until the individual has been licensed.
MO Missouri Statute 327.101(7) may offer but not perform or render architectural services if person or corporation is licensed to practice architecture in state or country of residence or principal place of business.
MT Must contact board office with a letter of intent to apply and submit a current NCARB record.
NE Must notify the board in writing or deliver written notice to every potential client
NV Must first obtain a temporary license per NRS 623.182. The temporary license only allows the NCARB Certificate holder to submit qualifications for a project. Must obtain permanent license to practice architecture in Nevada.
SC Individual must hold a current unrestricted license in another jurisdiction and active NCARB Certificate and must immediately apply for a license if they get the job. On the board web site under Laws/Policies - see "Statement of Guidance"
SD Contact Board
TN However, a person who is properly registered as an architect in another jurisdiction may participate in a design competition or submit RFPs or RFQs in Tennessee so long as prior to participating in the design competition or submitting RFPs or RFQs, the person files an application for registration (without the application fee and supporting documentation) with the board and certifies therein his or her intent to complete the application process and obtain registration in Tennessee prior to executing any contract that may result from the design competition, RFP or RFQ. In no event may a person who is not registered by the board enter into a contract to provide architectural services in Tennessee.
UT Individual has to be licensed in another state of the United States. Can offer services, but must notify the Utah Board and the client in writing that out-of-state licensee is seeking licensure (See 41a below)
WV Must notify the board by written letter that the registration process has been initiated through NCARB. The registration process may take longer than the deadline to submit the bid for the project or design competition.
WY Must request permission from the board and provide a copy of the NCARB Certificate and state board registration.

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NCARB Position: Yes

AR NCARB Certificate holders MUST file notification letter with the board office and receive approval letter prior to ANY action in the state of Arkansas.
DE Must complete the form entitled "Notice from Out-of-State Architect Regarding Delaware Activity"...link: http://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/architects/documents/Notice_from_Out-of-State_Arch_Regarding_Del_Activity.pdf Use this form if you are an architect who is not licensed in Delaware but will be present in Delaware either to make an offer of architectural services or to participate in an architectural design competition. You must hold an NCARB Certificate and agree to apply to the Board for registration if you are selected as the architect for a project in Delaware (24 Del. C. §303(b)). (13) A person who is not currently registered in Delaware, but who is currently registered in another U.S. or Canadian jurisdiction, from providing uncompensated (other than reimbursement of expenses) professional services at the scene of an emergency at the request of a public officer, public safety officer, or municipal or county building inspector acting in an official capacity. "Emergency" shall mean earthquake, eruption, flood, storm, hurricane, or other catastrophe that has been designated as a major disaster or emergency by the president of the United States or the governor or other duly authorized office of the state of Delaware;
MD No formal steps are required by the Board.
MA No requirements
MN See MN Statute 326.13 https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=326.13
MS Rule 2.07: An individual seeking an architectural commission by participating in an architectural design competition for a project in Mississippi may enter Mississippi for the purpose of offering to render architectural services and for that purpose only if: (a) the individual holds a current and valid registration issued by a registration authority recognized by the board; and (b) the individual holds an NCARB Certificate; and (c) prior to participating in any architectural competition the individual must notify the board in writing that: (i) individual is participating in the competition; and (ii) individual holds an NCARB Certificate; and (iii) individual shall apply for a Mississippi license within 10 working days of notification to the board; and (iv) individual shall not submit the competition entry until the individual has been duly licensed by the Board.
MO Missouri Statute 327.101(7) may offer but not perform or render architectural services if person or corporation is licensed to practice architecture in state or country of residence or principal place of business.
MT If he has notified the board office of question number 40 and has not accepted any type of compensation.
NE Must notify the board in writing
NH No formal steps are required.
NY Only permitted if no architectural services are offered.
OK Only for design competition. The person must notify the board in writing ahead of time and deliver a copy to each entitiy.
OR Can't use title, notify they are not registered, and once selected for the project, they must not perform further services on the project until registered by Oregon Board.
SC Individual must hold a current unrestricted license in another jurisdiction and active NCARB Certificate and must immediately apply for a license if they get the job. On the board web site under Laws/Policies - see "Statement of Guidance"
TN See response to question 39a.
TX Must not hold him/herself out as an architect in Texas.
UT (See 40a above in Utah) Also, the individual must be licensed in Utah at the time the work is performed.
WV Same as above; Notify the board in writing.
WY Must request permission from the board and provide a copy of the NCARB Certificate and state board registration.

Yes
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NCARB Position: Yes

AZ The unregistered architect must become a full-time employee
CA Contact board
CO The architect shall clearly not represent himself/herself in a manner as holding out as a licensed Colorado architect.
DE Must complete the Construction Contract Administration Services Provider Change. This is a notice from the architect who sealed the technical submissions to the Board of Architects and to the building official of sealed technical submissions prepared by an architect who is not employed to furnish construction contract administration services as required by Title 24 Del.Code § 303 (c). Link: http://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/architects/documents/construction_contract_notice.pdf (15) A person currently employed under the responsible control of an architect, and who maintains in good standing an NCARB Record, from using the title "intern architect" or "architectural intern" in conjunctions with the person's current employment. Such person may not engage in the practice of architecture except to the extent permitted by other provisions of this chapter.
FL No formal steps required
GU Will use local architect's name or firm in any design work.
HI Must be under the supervision of the Hawaii-licensed architect.
IL Just as a draftsman may work on drawings under a Illinois licensed architect, so can another architect as long as he/she is an employee of the Architect of Record and only the name of the Architect of Record is signing and sealing
KY May not be listed as an architect, architectural consultant, architectural designer, etc. May be listed as a consultant
MD No formal steps are required by the Board.
MA No requirements
MI No formal steps apply. The architect licensed in Michigan would be required to supervise and seal all professional work.
MN Architects not licensed in Minnesota may work under the direct supervision of an architect who is licensed in Minnesota.
MS Rule 3.02.8: A non-resident architectural firm, with no members registered in this state, may form a joint venture or association with a resident architectural firm if: (a) The non-resident firm complies with Section 73-1-19; and (b) the firm agrees to consent to the jurisdiction of the board; and (c) the construction documents and specifications are prepared under the responsible control of the architect licensed in Mississippi; and (d) one member of the non-resident architectural firm holds a valid NCARB Certificate; and (e) one member of the non-resident architectural firm shall apply for licensure in Mississippi within ten (10) days of the date of formation of the joint venture or association.
MO Please contact the board office.
NE Written disclosure at the time of offering that an architect is engaged by and contractually responsible, and architect will not be terminated without consent of the person engaging the group.
NV Local registered architect must hire unlicensed architect as a consultant and local registered architect must have the contract/agreement with the client.
NH No formal steps are required.
NM No formal steps outlined; however, non-registrant must identify himself/herself as "consulting associate architect."
OR Must associate with registered OR architect, and can only use the title of "Consulting Architect, in consultation with (followed by the name of the OR architect)"
PR The local architect must stamp and sign all documents.
RI None. The local registered architect assumes responsible control and maintains the registration and certificate of authorization. The architect not registered cannot be on any documentation (i.e., bids, plans, etc.)
TN None.
TX Enter into a written agreement of association and register the association with the board.
VA none
WA While working in Washington state they may not: seal drawings or refer to themselves as an architect, advertise, or solicit architectural services.
WI Permit may be required. Please see Wis. Stat. secs. 443.10 and 443.14

Yes
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NCARB Position: Yes

AK By stating the country or jurisdiction licensed in
AZ Become a full-time employee
CA Contact board
CO The architect shall clearly not represent himself/herself in a manner as holding out as a licensed Colorado architect.
DE http://delcode.delaware.gov/title24/c003/index.shtml, specifically § 303.(14) and (15) of 24 Del. C.
GA The foreign architect may state his/her current registration status and country where current registration is held
HI Must be under the supervision of the Hawaii-licensed architect.
IL Just as a draftsman may work on drawings under a Illinois licensed architect, so can another architect as long as he/she is an employee of the Architect of Record and only the name of the Architect of Record is signing and sealing
KS Must show that they are considered licensed in their home country.
KY See 42a above
MD No formal steps are required by the Board.
MA No requirements
MI No formal steps apply. The architect licensed in Michigan would be required to supervise and seal all professional work.
MN Architects not licensed in Minnesota may work under the direct supervision of an architect who is licensed in Minnesota.
MS Rule 3.02.8: A non-resident architectural firm, with no members registered in this state, may form a joint venture or association with a resident architectural firm if: (a) The non-resident firm complies with Section 73-1-19; and (b) the firm agrees to consent to the jurisdiction of the board; and (c) the construction documents and specifications are prepared under the responsible control of the architect licensed in Mississippi; and (d) one member of the non-resident architectural firm holds a valid NCARB Certificate; and (e) one member of the non-resident architectural firm shall apply for licensure in Mississippi within ten (10) days of the date of formation of the joint venture or association.
MO Please contact the board office.
NE same as listed on previous question
NV Same answer as 42a above.
NH No formal steps are required.
NM Identify himself or herself as "consulting associate architect"
OR Foreign Architect, in consultation with (OR arch's name)
PR The local architect must stamp and sign all documents.
RI Same as 42a.
TN None.
TX Enter into a written agreement of association and register the association with the board
VA none
WA While working in Washington state they may not: seal drawings or refer to themselves as an architect, advertise, or solicit architectural services.
WV none
WI Permit may be required. Please see Wis. Stat. sec. 443.10 and 443.14