Initial Registration Requirements for NCARB Member Boards

Yes
OK PR TN VI

No
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FL
HI
OK Only for initial registration, not for reciprocal registration.
PR For exemption, one or more of the following may be required: A. Proof that applicant is a specialist in a particular field and is associated to a professional corporation whose principals are licensed architects or landscape architects and are residents in Puerto Rico; B. Sworn statement by a professional corporation principal, who is a licensed architect or landscape architect and a resident in Puerto Rico, stating that unsuccessful efforts were made to recruit a capable specialist in a particular field in Puerto Rico; C. Proof that the applicant is associated for his professional practice with another licensed architect or landscape architect who is a resident of Puerto Rico; D. Proof certified by the government agencies regulating the profession at the applicant’s base jurisdiction that: 1. the requirements of that jurisdiction are not in conflict with those of Puerto Rico, and 2. the requirements of that jurisdiction are not less than those of Puerto Rico, and 3. the professionals from Puerto Rico are offered the same rights in reciprocity and granted exemption of residency requirements, if any.
TN Yes, for exam. See rule 0120-01-.03 (Residency Requirements).
VI Applicant must be resident of the U.S. Virgin Islands for at least thirty (30) days immediately prior to application for examination.

Yes
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No
AZ CA CO HI ID IL ME MD NH NY OK TN VT WA WI

Yes
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No
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Yes
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No
AL AR LA MS NY WV WI

Yes
AZ CA CO GU HI ID IL ME MD NE NH NY OK PA TN VT WA WI

No
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Yes
AZ CA CO GU HI ID ME MD NH NY OK VT WA WI

No
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AZ Five years
CA 4.5 years
CO Depends on the degree - refer to Board Rule 4.5
GU 3 years with IDP
HI Five years
ID Eight years of experience and completion of IDP
IL Effectively 5 years - double the NCARB minimum in each category and area for a total of 9,360 Training Hours or 1,170 Training Units
ME Nine years
MD an additional 4 years would be needed.
NE 8
NH Seven years
NY Five years
OK Four years plus training
PA Six years experience plus three years IDP
TN Five years
VT Five years
WA 2 years under direct supervision of an architect plus IDP
WI IDP plus three years of experience

AZ Eight years
CA 8 years
CO 18,800 training hours/10 years- refer to Board Rule 4.5
GU 8 years with IDP
HI 11 years
ID Eight years of experience and completion of IDP
ME 13 years
MD 10 years.
NH 13 years
NY 12 years
OK 10 years plus training
VT Nine years
WA 6 years under direct supervision of an architect plus IDP
WI IDP plus seven years of experience

Yes
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No
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AZ Arizona requires a total of 96 months of education and/or experience. If the applicant has a 5 year degree and IDP, that will suffice. If not, then extra experience may be needed.
CO The IDP alone is satisfactory for the training requirement for those with a NAAB-accredited degree.
HI IDP alone is sufficient with a NAAB-accredited degree or the equivalent, but additional years of experience are required for other degrees or no degree.
ME The number of years of experience vary depending on which degree, if any, a person has or has not acquired.
MO IDP alone is satisfactory if applicant holds a NAAB-accredited degree.
NH Please see answers to questions 6 and 7 above.
NJ Applicant has to have at least 3 calendar years
NY See NYS web site at http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/arch/archlic.htm
NC NC requires at least three years of experience under a registered architect.
PR Puerto Rico law also allows verification of a minimum of two years of acceptable experience after registration with the Board as Architect in Training.
TN Must complete a minimum of three years of architectural experience satisfactory to the Board.
VA The only instance when IDP completion alone would not satisfy the Board's experience requirement is if IDP were to be completed in less than 3 years. The Board's regulations require completion of IDP and 36 months of experience/training with at least 12 months (of the 36 months required) as an employee in the office of a licensed architect.
WA Only with a NAAB or EESA-evaluated equivalent degree
WI An applicant must have a total of seven years experience. IDP must be completed.

Yes
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No
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AZ A combined total of eight years of experience and education is required.
CO Please refer to Board Rule 4.4.1 and 4.5
HI Acceptable experience depends on type of application and/or education. Check with Board. Duration may start at any time.
ID Once the IDP has been started
NH It begins with the applicant's first architectural experience.
NY See NYS web site at http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/arch/archlic.htm
NC Duration begins concurrent with the IDP eligibility date established by NCARB, as set forth in the IDP Guidelines.
OK If the IDP was not required at the time the applicant was initially licensed. It begins after 96 semester hours toward the professional NAAB-accredited degree in architecture or the completion of a pre-professional degree in architecture.
PR Puerto Rico law requires verification of a minimum of two years of acceptable experience after registration with the Board as Architect in Training.
TN No more than one year of experience and school may be concurrent.
VA Typically, the beginning of the experience runs concurrent with IDP though it is not required.
WA IDP completion (mandatory) = 3 years credit.

Yes
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AL c. after completion of a NAAB accredited degree program and a portion of the IDP
AK b. after review by the Board that the intern has met the requirements for Early Eligibility
AZ a. after completion of NAAB-accredited degree program
AR c. after completion of a NAAB accredited degree program and a portion of the IDP
CA b. after review by the Board that the intern has met the requirements for Early Eligibility
CO c. after completion of a NAAB accredited degree program and a portion of the IDP
DE b. after review by the Board that the intern has met the requirements for Early Eligibility
DC a. after completion of NAAB-accredited degree program
FL a. after completion of NAAB-accredited degree program
GA A. After completion of a NAAB-accredited degree program and enrollment in IDP
ID b. after review by the Board that the intern has met the requirements for Early Eligibility
IL a. after completion of NAAB-accredited degree program and proof of entry into IDP
IN a. after completion of NAAB-accredited degree program
IA a. after completion of NAAB-accredited degree program
KS a. after completion of NAAB-accredited degree program
KY c. after completion of a NAAB accredited degree program and a portion of the IDP
LA c. after completion of a NAAB accredited degree program and a portion of the IDP
MD b. after review by the Board that the intern has met the requirements for Early Eligibility
MA a. after completion of NAAB-accredited degree program and proof of entry into IDP
MI a. after completion of NAAB-accredited degree program
MN c. after completion of NAAB-accredited degree program and a portion of the IDP
MS c. after completion of a NAAB accredited degree program and a portion of the IDP
MO c. after completion of a NAAB accredited degree program and a portion of the IDP
MT a. after completion of NAAB-accredited degree program
NE b. after review by the Board that the intern has met the requirements for Early Eligibility
NH b. after review by the Board that the intern has met the requirements for Early Eligibility
NM a. after completion of NAAB-accredited degree program
NY b. after review by the Board that the intern has met the requirements for Early Eligibility
NC c. after completion of a NAAB accredited degree program and a portion of the IDP
ND a. after completion of NAAB-accredited degree program
OH a. after completion of NAAB-accredited degree program
OK When educational standards are met
OR a. after completion of NAAB-accredited degree program
PA a. after completion of NAAB-accredited degree program
PR a. after completion of NAAB-accredited degree program and registration with the Board as Architect in Training
RI a. after completion of NAAB-accredited degree program
SC a. after completion of NAAB-accredited degree program
SD a. after completion of a NAAB-accredited degree program
TN b. after review by the Board that the intern has met the requirements for Early Eligibility
TX c. after completion of a NAAB accredited degree program and a portion of the IDP
VI b. after review by the Board that the intern has met the requirements for Early Eligibility
UT a. after completion of NAAB-accredited degree program
VT Candidates may begin taking the examination one year prior to the completion of their internship
VA c. after completion of a NAAB-accredited degree program and enrolled in IDP
WA a. after completion of NAAB-accredited degree program
WV a. after completion of NAAB-accredited degree program
WI c. after completion of a NAAB accredited degree program b. after review by the board that the intern has met the requirements for early eligibility
WY c) after completion of a NAAB accredited degree program and a portion of the IDP
a. after completion of NAAB-accredited degree program

AL Six months of experience working for a registered architect; intern applies directly to the board
AR proof of enrollment in IDP
CO Must be enrolled in IDP
KY 1,880 training hours
LA Enrollment in IDP
MS Six months of experience under a licensed architect post NAAB degree AND 1,880 training hours
MO Must meeting NCARB requirements
NC 2,000 training hours
OR NCARB IDP Record established is requirement
TX Six months documented experience under the direct supervision of a licensed architect
VA None, the applicant just needs to be enrolled in IDP.
WI b= six years experience and 1/2 of the IDP completed
WY Upon enrollment in IDP

AL Requests are reviewed and approved/rejected by the Executive Director.
AK Requests are reviewed and approved/rejected by the Board.
AZ Our Board participates in the Direct REGISTRATION program and NCARB processes them for interns that hold a degree from a NAAB-accredited program. Our Board also determines on the basis of a review of an application for registration whether a Non-NAAB degree candidate has equivalent education and experience
AR Our Board participates in the Direct ELIGIBILITY program and NCARB processes them for interns that hold a degree from a NAAB-accredited program.
CA Requests are reviewed and approved/rejected by the Board.
CO Our Board participates in the Direct REGISTRATION program and NCARB processes them for interns that hold a degree from a NAAB-accredited program.
DE Our Board participates in the Direct REGISTRATION program and NCARB processes them for interns that hold a degree from a NAAB-accredited program.
DC Our Board participates in the Direct REGISTRATION program and NCARB processes them for interns that hold a degree from a NAAB-accredited program.
FL Our Board participates in the Direct REGISTRATION program and NCARB processes them for interns that hold a degree from a NAAB-accredited program.
GA Requests are reviewed and approved/rejected by the Board
ID Requests are reviewed and approved/rejected by the Board.
IL Our Board participates in the Direct REGISTRATION program and NCARB processes them for interns that hold a degree from a NAAB-accredited program.
IN Our Board participates in the Direct REGISTRATION program and NCARB processes them for interns that hold a degree from a NAAB-accredited program.
IA Our Board participates in the Direct REGISTRATION program and NCARB processes them for interns that hold a degree from a NAAB-accredited program.
KS Requests are reviewed and approved/rejected by the Board.
KY Requests are reviewed and approved/rejected by the Board.
LA Our Board participates in the Direct REGISTRATION program and NCARB processes them for interns that hold a degree from a NAAB-accredited program.
MD Requests are reviewed and approved/rejected by the Board.
MA Our Board participates in the Direct REGISTRATION program and NCARB processes them for interns that hold a degree from a NAAB-accredited program.
MI Our Board participates in the Direct REGISTRATION program and NCARB processes them for interns that hold a degree from a NAAB-accredited program.
MN Requests are reviewed and approved/rejected by the Board.
MS Requests are reviewed and approved/rejected by the Board.
MO Our Board participates in the Direct REGISTRATION program and NCARB processes them for interns that hold a degree from a NAAB-accredited program.
MT Requests are reviewed and approved/rejected by the Board.
NE Requests are reviewed and approved/rejected by the Board.
NH Requests are reviewed and approved/rejected by the Board.
NM Requests are reviewed and approved/rejected by the Board.
NY Requests are reviewed and approved/rejected by the Board.
NC Requests are reviewed and approved/rejected by the Executive Director
ND Our Board participates in the Direct REGISTRATION program and NCARB processes them for interns that hold a degree from a NAAB-accredited program.
OH Requests are reviewed and approved/rejected by the Board.
OK Requests are reviewed and approved/rejected by the Board.
OR Requests are reviewed and approved/rejected by the Board.
PA Our Board participates in the Direct ELIGIBILITY program and NCARB processes them for interns that hold a degree from a NAAB-accredited program.
PR Requests are reviewed and approved/rejected by the Board.
RI Our Board participates in the Direct REGISTRATION program and NCARB processes them for interns that hold a degree from a NAAB-accredited program.
SC Our Board participates in the Direct REGISTRATION program and NCARB processes them for interns that hold a degree from a NAAB-accredited program.
SD Our Board participates in the Direct REGISTRATION program and NCARB processes them for interns that hold a degree from a NAAB-accredited program.
TN Requests are reviewed and approved/rejected by the Board.
TX Requests are reviewed and approved/rejected by the Board.
VI Early Eligibility requests are managed by the Virgin Islands Board.
UT Our Board participates in the Direct REGISTRATION program and NCARB processes them for interns that hold a degree from a NAAB-accredited program.
VA Requests are reviewed and approved/rejected by the Board.
WA Our Board participates in the Direct REGISTRATION program and NCARB processes them for interns that hold a degree from a NAAB-accredited program.
WV Our Board participates in the Direct REGISTRATION program and NCARB processes them for interns that hold a degree from a NAAB-accredited program.
WI Requests are reviewed and approved/rejected by the Board.
WY Our Board participates in the Direct REGISTRATION program and NCARB processes them for interns that hold a degree from a NAABaccredited program.

AL http://www.boa.alabama.gov/Interns/SixMonthsExp.aspx?m=interns
AK www.commerce.state.ak.us/occ/pael.cfm
CA http://www.cab.ca.gov/candidates/license_requirements.shtml
FL Applicants must also submit a Florida application at www.myfloridalicense.com>Apply for a license>Architecture Exam Application
GA http://sos.georgia.gov/plb/architects/
ID https://ibol.idaho.gov/IBOL/BoardPage.aspx?Bureau=ARC
KS Board application form required. www.kansas.gov/ksbtp
KY http://boa.ky.gov/ac/Pages/aiac.aspx
MD http://www.dllr.state.md.us/license/arch/archexam.shtml
MN www.aelslagid.state.mn.us/architecture.html
MS http://www.archbd.state.ms.us/arch_exam_initial.html
MT bsd.dli.mt.gov/license/bsd_boards/arc_board/board_page.asp
NE www.ea.ne.gov
NH Apply directly to NH Board. www.nh.gov/jtboard/archrule.htm and in the application form at www.nh.gov/jtboard/architectforms.htm
NM http://www.ncarb.org/ARE/Getting-Started-With-the-ARE/Ready-to-Take-the-ARE-Early.aspx
NY See NYS website at http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/arch/archlic.htm
OH http://www.arc.ohio.gov/RegistrationRequirements.aspx
OR www.orbae.com
TN http://www.tn.gov/commerce/boards/ae/index.shtml
TX http://www.tbae.state.tx.us/HowToRegister/Architects_RegByExam.shtml
VA http://www.dpor.virginia.gov/uploadedFiles/MainSite/Content/Boards/APELS/04REGS_APELS_07_01_11.pdf
WI http://drl.wi.gov/profession_list.asp?locid=0

Yes
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No
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AL $10, inclusive of initial registration
AK $50
AZ $100
AR $250 exam application fee
CA $100
CO $100 - Application for original license by examination
CT $72
DE $112
DC We are a Direct Registration jurisdiction; we handled no examination applications; only license applications.
FL $60
GA $50, inclusive of initial registration http://sos.georgia.gov/acrobat/PLB/23%20Architect%20Exam%20Application.pdf
GU $120
HI $75
ID $25
IL For Non-Direct Registration, the fee is through Continental Testing Services, Inc. and has regular increases. The current fee (July 2012) is $100
IN $50
KY $100 - eligibility for three years
ME $71
MN $75
MS $60
MO $100; inclusive of initial registration
MT $50
NE N/A
NV $50
NH $150, inclusive of initial registration
NJ $50
NM $50 in-state residents; $100 out-of-state residents
NY $377, which includes review of application and first registration period of three years
NC $50
ND $50 out-of-state; $0 in-state
OH $50
OK $50
OR $75
PA $30
PR $70
SD $100
TN $30, inclusive of initial registration
TX $100
VA $75
WA $50
WI $90 ($75 initial credential fee & $15 administration fee)

Yes


No
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AK $125 Registration/license fee
AR The board charges a $250 processing fee - per five-year testing period.
CA One-time fee for candidates who are active in the examination process (taking at least one examination - pass or fail - every five years). There is an additional fee for the California Supplemental Examination (CSE)
IL For those applying through CTS (15a), every three years a full application must be submitted to CTS with the current fee.
KY A new application and $100 must be filed before or after three years eligibility expires.
ME Activation fee for the license is $70
MN Licensing fee at time of approved licensure: $132
OK Eligibility is for the five-year rolling clock period only. Then, the candidate must re-apply.
PR $70 annually
VA This is the fee for the Board application only - it does not include any NCARB registration or ARE fees.

Yes
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No
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Yes
AL AK AZ AR DE FL ID IN KY MD MS NJ NY NC PA PR TX VT WI

No
CA CO CT DC GA GU HI IL IA KS LA ME MA MI MN MO MT NE NV NH NM ND OH OK OR RI SC SD TN VI UT VA WA WV WY

Yes
AK AZ IL MN NE NY OH PA PR TN TX VA WA

No
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AK After five years they must reapply to the Board.
AZ All exams must be passed within five years of first taking any division
DC N/A
GA N/A
IL Illinois has a 3-year eligibility where the applicant must meet the Illinois Act and Rules. Every 3 years the applicant must be reviewed (both Direct Registration and CTS applicants) in order to be re-authorized to take the exams. This is NOT a rolling clock. Until January 1, 2014, Illinois will accept a pre-professional degree that leads directly into a NAAB accredited degree. The applicant must have completed the ARE and submitted an application to the Department prior to January 1, 2014. This requirement in the Act has been in place since 2005.
KS N/A
MN If an applicant does not sit for any section of the examination for a period of three years or more, they must submit a new application to the board to resume taking the exam.
MO N/A
NE Applicants are required to pass all divisions of the ARE within a five-year window.
NY For rolling clock extensions, candidates must apply to NYS Board for Architecture as well as NCARB
OH Eligibility terminates unless the applicant has passed or failed a division of the ARE within a period of five years. Any applicant whose authorization is terminated must establish a new eligibility under the current eligibility requirements of the board.
PA PA Board does not accept any passed divisions that exceed five years
PR Puerto Rico law requires taking at least two exam divisions for Architect in Training Certificate renewal every five years.
SD
TN Applications are held in a pending status for five years from the date of application, after which candidates must reapply. Candidates retain credit for any parts of the exam passed.
TX Texas' 5-year rolling clock took effect on 2-1-02. Some passed sections considered valid by NCARB may not be valid in Texas.
VA Applicants are approved for a period of three years during which time they can sit for any portion of the ARE. If any portion of the ARE remains incomplete at the end of the applicant's three-year eligibility, he/she must reapply to the Board for approval to sit again for the ARE.
WA Washington has a 5-year clock

Yes
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No
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AK Jurisprudence questionnaire (take-home questionnaire) and successful completion of a board-approved arctic engineering course.
CA California Supplemental Examination (CSE). Computer-delivered at 13 locations in California and 10 out-of-state
IL Must submit an affidavit stating that the applicant has read and understands the Illinois Architecture Practice Act and Administrative Rules. The Act and Rules are available at the following link: http://www.idfpr.com/dpr/who/archt.asp
MS Open book state jurisprudence exam. The exam is delivered in PDF format, and is to be completed by the applicant.
NE An examination on the Nebraska Engineers and Architects Regulation Act
NV Jurisprudence exam, open-book via email, snail mail or fax
OK Act and Rules examination.
OR Jurisprudence exam over Oregon rules/laws is required to be passed by all applicants (online). Oral interview at each regular board meeting, usually in Salem, OR, is required for all exam candidates and for other applicants at the Board’s discretion only.
SD South Dakota Take Home Examination on statutes and rules; multiple choice online or can be mailed.
WA Open book summary of Washington's laws and rules pertaining to architecture

Yes
NV OR VT WA

No
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GU The Board may require interview on questionable information provided in the application.
NV In person at a board meeting located in Nevada
OR Jurisprudence exam over Oregon rules/laws is required to be passed by all applicants (online). Oral interview at each regular board meeting, usually in Salem, OR, is required for all exam candidates and for other applicants at the Board’s discretion only.
VT Yes and No, Interviews are at the discretion of the Board.
WA The board may require an oral interview with a board member, at a location in the state determined by the board member and candidate

AK $50
AZ $100 registration fee
AR $250 initial registration fee
CA $300
CO Not applicable- included in original application fee
CT $190
DE $112
DC $185 ($65.00 application fee + $120.00 license fee)
FL None; included in exam application fee
GA N/A
GU $225
HI $75
ID $25
IL $100
IN $100 odd years; $150 even years
IA $50, plus $5/month to renewal date
KS $60 after completion of ARE
KY $125 for new licensees passing ARE
LA $300 out-of-state; $75 in-state
ME $70
MD $68
MA $135 application fee; $125 licensure fee
MI $65
MN $132 - licensure fee
MS $250
MO $100
MT $80
NE $0
NH $150
NJ $160 for initial licensure
NM $125
NY $377, which includes review of application and first registration period of three years
NC $50
ND $210
OH http://arc.ohio.gov/Forms.aspx
OK $50
OR $100 for one year or $200 for two years
PA $40
PR $100 for Architects in Training; $150 for Licensed Architects
RI $125 for Architects in Training; $175 for Licensed Architects
SC $190
SD Already paid in the process fee of $100
TX $100
UT $110
VT $80
VA The $75 paid for the exam application covers the licensing fee.
WA $75
WV $150
WI $75 (paid with exam application—one-time fee)
WY $375

AL http://www.boa.alabama.gov/Interns/Exams.aspx?m=interns
AK www.commerce.state.ak.us/occ/pael.cfm
AZ www.azbtr.gov
AR www.asbalaid.arkansas.gov
CA Available only to candidates who successfully complete the California Supplemental Examination (CSE). The Application for Licensure will be mailed to a candidate upon successfully completing the CSE.
CO http://www.dora.state.co.us/aes/licensing/ARCexamination0712.pdf
CT www.ct.gov/dcp
DE http://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/architects/forms.shtml
DC www.dcra.dc.gov click on Licensing/Registration, professional licensing, architecture, and applications
GU www.guam-peals.org
HI www.hawaii.gov/dcca/pvl/boards/engineer/application_publications
ID https://ibol.idaho.gov/IBOL/BoardPage.aspx?Bureau=ARC
IL http://www.idfpr.com/dpr/who/archt.asp
IN http://www.in.gov/pla/2670.htm
IA Board sends application upon receipt of Green Cover from NCARB.
KS www.kansas.gov/ksbtp
KY www.boa.ky.gov/NR/rdonlyres/A7E0F4EA-6725-4175-A690-98EE477B6F7A/0/application_architect.doc
LA We do not have an application for initial registration thru ARE
ME www.maine.gov/professionallicensing
MD http://www.dllr.state.md.us/license/arch/archexam.shtml
MA www.mass.gov/dpl/boards/ar
MI www.michigan.gov/architects click on Forms & Publications.
MN www.aelslagid.state.mn.us/architecture.html
MS Upon receipt of the NCARB record verifying completion of the ARE and IDP, the board mails the application for initial licensure to the applicant. The application is not available online.
MO http://pr.mo.gov/boards/apelsla/375-0137.pdf
MT www.architect.mt.gov
NE www.ea.ne.gov
NV http://nsbaidrd.state.nv.us
NH www.nh.gov/jtboard/architectforms.htm
NJ New Jersey State Board of Architects web site: www.NJConsumerAffairs.gov/arch/
NM By written request to the NMBEA.
NY http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/arch/arch1.pdf
NC http://ncbarch.org/forms/application%20to%20take%20ARE.pdf
ND Upon receipt of NCARB Record, board will contact the applicant.
OK http://www.ok.gov/Architects/Forms_Applications/index.html or from the board office.
OR www.orbae.com
PA www.dos.state.pa.us/arch
PR Puerto Rico Department of State www.estado.gobierno.pr
RI Rhode Island is a Direct Registration state. There is no application. The applicant must request NCARB to transmit the record to the Board. When the Board receives the NCARB record, it is presented to the Board for approval. After Board approval, the applicant is notified by mail of the Board approval and requested to submit the $60 initial registration fee and a tax payer status affidavit. Upon receipt, initial registration is issued.
SC http://www.llr.state.sc.us/pol/architects/
SD http://dlr.sd.gov/btp
TN www.tn.gov/boards/ae/index.shtml
TX www.tbae.state.tx.us/HowToRegister/Architects_RegByExam.shtml
VI www.dlca.vi.gov
UT www.dopl.utah.gov
VT www.vtprofessionals.org
VA http://www.dpor.virginia.gov/uploadedFiles/MainSite/Content/Boards/APELS/0401LIC.pdf
WA http://www.dol.wa.gov/forms/636002.pdf
WV wvbrdarch.org (6-page application)
WI http://drl.wi.gov/prof_docs_list.asp?profid=67&locid=0
WY At present by e-mailing Emily.Crombaugh@wyo.gov. Once revised applications will be posted on this web page http://plboards.state.wy.us/architecture

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AK $20 by written request
DE $20.00 fee and the form is downloaded online at http://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/architects/fees.shtml and then mailed in to the Division at the address on the form.
DC $30; submit to DCRA--OPLD, 1100 4th Street SW, 5th Floor, Washington, DC 20024
FL $25 for additional forms. Initial licensed exam candidates are not charge a fee for the first notice to NCARB.
GA Free with NCARB Record/$25 without NCARB Record
HI $15 by letter
ID The licensee needs to complete the Idaho Request for Official License Certification form and submit it to the Idaho Board of Architectural Examiners. There is a $10 fee and the form can be found at: https://ibol.idaho.gov/IBOL/Home.aspx
IL If requested by the applicant, the fee is $20. If requested by NCARB, the certification is free.
IN The $10 fee is paid for digital certification. The registrant goes to http://www.in.gov/pla/verify.htm to purchase the digital certification and save the certification file to his or her computer. The certification verifies registration issue date, expiration date, and registration status only. For our staff to verify exam scores to the reciprocal state, the registrant must e-mail the digital certification file to pla10@pla.in.gov and then Indiana Professional Licensing Agency staff attaches the examination scores and forwards the scores along with the digital certification to the other state
KY $25 administration fee if other than the initial filing with NCARB. Check payable to KY STATE TREASURER and mailed to board office with request.
ME $25
MD $10
MA $15
MI There is a $15 fee for reciprocal applicants or applicants who have been licensed in Michigan and need to have the form filled out to establish an NCARB record. The form can be mailed to our office.
MT $20
NH $25.00 payable to Treasurer, State of New Hampshire. Mail payment along with the state form to be completed and a stamped and addressed envelope to the receiving state
NJ $30 per each request
NY $20. The candidate should submit this request via e-mail to oprau@mail.nysed.gov
PA License Certification/Verification $15 Certification of Examination Scores $25
TX $30 resident; $40 non-resident; pay the fee online and send the form by email
VI $25 Cash, Check or Money Order made payable to the Government of the US Virgin Islands.
UT $20
VA The fee is $35 for the first copy and $5 for each additional copy. The architect can simply send in a written request or use a standard NCARB or other Board form.
WI Verification of licensure/Exam: To verify your credential to another state board, submit $10 for each verification. Example: $10 is required for each credential you are verifying; $10 is required for each state where a verification is to be sent. Make check payable to: Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS). Please provide: Your name, profession, license Number, daytime phone number, mailing address where verification is to be sent, If you are requesting verification of exam scores only, please indicate the approximate date you took the exam(s). Mail your request to: Department of Safety and Professional Services, P.O. Box 8935 Madison, WI 53708-8935 The verification will be mailed within 5-7 business days.