About NCARB

National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
1801 K Street, NW, Suite 700K
Washington, DC 20006-1310
Main: 202/783-6500
Customer Service: 202/879-0520
Fax: 202/783-0290

Who We Are
NCARB members are the architectural registration boards of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and three U.S. territories (Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands). Each registration board has state-appointed public and professional members as well as an administrator.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values
The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards protects the public health, safety, and welfare by leading the regulation of the practice of architecture through the development and application of standards for licensure and credentialing of architects.

Our Work
NCARB's primary function is to design tools and model procedures for jurisdictions to apply to their regulation of the path to licensure, ranging from internship guidelines to licensing examination to certification for reciprocal licensing. NCARB maintains records for its 54 jurisdictional boards, providing services to architects and interns as key stakeholders.

Council Organization
The Council’s organization structure, functions, and processes are governed by its Bylaws. Its governance includes its Board of Directors, staff, Member Boards, Regions, and committees.

U.S. Member Boards
Contact information for all 54 U.S. registration boards.

NCARB by the Numbers
NCARB By the Numbers offers an inside look at the data behind the architectural profession. Based on NCARB Record holder data, the publication’s analytics and trends provide an accurate look not only at NCARB programs and services, but the profession as a whole.

Practice Analysis of Architecture
NCARB’s Practice Analysis of Architecture survey, conducted every five to seven years, provides essential insight into the practice of architecture. Findings are significant to the profession and help determine the knowledge and skills necessary to practice architecture independently and protect the public’s health, safety, and welfare.

Regulation of Architecture
Learn when states enacted architectural regulation.

Related Organizations
NCARB is one of five collateral organizations that play an important role in the profession. Each organization represents different groups responsible for the education, training, registration, and practice of architects.

Careers at NCARB
Want to be part of the NCARB team? Find out what positions we currently have open for architects.

NCARB by the Numbers

New July 2012! NCARB By the Numbers offers an inside look at the data behind the architectural profession. Based on NCARB Record holder data, the publication’s analytics and trends provide an accurate look not only at NCARB programs and services, but the profession as a whole. [more]

Architects of Regulation

NCARB has a staff of over 80 who work to provide the best possible service to our customers and our Member Boards. Among these dedicated employees are architects who have each traveled a different path to licensure and bring a wealth of experience to NCARB.

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