Updates to Licensing Requirements Tool

NCARB has recently made enhancements to the licensing requirements tool, an overview of requirements in each of NCARB’s 55 member jurisdictions related to architectural licensure and practice rules. Use the new version of the tool to learn more.

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Blogs & Press Releases

Blogs & Press
Explore NCARB's Pathways to Practice initiative.

NCARB Releases New Competency Standard for Architects

The Competency Standard will be used as the foundation for future NCARB programs.

The new Building Impact report highlights several issues within architectural education.

New RAND Study Highlights Gaps Between Architecture Academia and Practice

The Building Impact report identifies gaps in technical skills, career transition support, and accessibility.

NCARB's new Competency Standard launched in October 2024.

What Is NCARB’s Competency Standard, and What Is it For?

Learn how the Competency Standard will impact the future of architectural licensure.
The Architect Registration Examination (ARE) Guidelines.

Upcoming Exam Changes: Drag-and-Place Retirement and Provisional Feedback

Learn more about the updates going into effect in April 2025.
NCARB and NOMA Connect With Architecture Students at Seven Historically Black Colleges and Universities

NCARB and NOMA Connect With Architecture Students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Leadership shares progress on ongoing efforts to explore multiple pathways to licensure with students across the U.S.

The AXP Guidelines on a laptop next to a print copy.

AXP Update: Get the Latest AXP Guidelines

As a result of the recent updates to the Experience section of My NCARB in December 2024, NCARB recently retired the My AXP app. To reflect this chang

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Data & Resources

Data & Resources
ARE 5.0 Guidelines

ARE 5.0 Guidelines

Includes exam policies, scheduling instructions, and more for candidates testing with PSI. Updated September 2024.

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AXP Guidelines

AXP Guidelines

This document includes steps to completing the AXP, reporting procedures, experience requirements, and more. Last updated February 2025.

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Certification Guidelines

Certification Guidelines

This document outlines the requirements for NCARB certification for U.S., Canadian, and foreign architects. Last updated July 2022.

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Licensure Requirements

Use our interactive tool to explore licensing requirements in your home state or any of NCARB’s 55 jurisdictions.

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