Reciprocity Between the United States and Canada

The Letter of Undertaking between the United States and Canada provides for the acceptance of the conditions of the NCARB/CCAC Agreement and also permits the jurisdiction/province to stipulate any special requirements, such as demonstration of knowledge of local laws, seismic forces, personal interview, or other unique requirements that all applicants for registration must meet.

Jurisdictions with special provisions are listed below. Contact the jurisdiction for more information.

Special Provisions

1. Demonstrate seismic knowledge.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of local laws.
3. Demonstration of practice requirements per schedule.
4. Completion of arctic engineering course approved by Alaska Board.
5. Fluency in English language
6. Texas has not signed a Letter of Undertaking, but has indicated that it will accept the NCARB Certificate as the basis of reciprocity.
7. Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands have not signed a Letter of Undertaking, but will accept for registration Canadian architects holding an NCARB Certificate. Applicants from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands may encounter problems if they apply for reciprocal registration in a Canadian province.