Reciprocal Registration Requirements for NCARB Member Boards

AL $150
AK $50 application fee; $100 board review fee; $125 registration/license fee
AZ $100
AR $250
CA $35 California Reciprocity Application fee; $100 California Supplemental Examination fee; $300 Application for Licensure fee.
CO $100 - licensure by endorsement
CT $100
DE $112
DC $185 ($65.00 application fee + $120.00 license fee)
FL $90
GA $55
GU $120
HI $75 application fee via endorsement (not reciprocity).
ID $150
IL Illinois does not offer reciprocity or comity. If the applicant met Illinois requirements at the time of original licensure the applicant could be licensed by endorsement. The application fee is $100.
IN With NCARB $220 without NCARB $400
IA $200
KS $250
KY $200 application fee. Upon approval of application $125 license fee is then due.
LA $300 out-of-state; $75 in-state
ME $71
MD $50
MA $365
MI $65
MN $100
MS $400
MO $200
MT $180
NE $150
NV $300
NH NCARB Reciprocity $250; Direct-To-State Reciprocity $325
NJ $75
NM $125
NY $377
NC $150
ND $180
OH $250
OK $100
OR $100 for one year or $200 for two years
PA With NCARB Certification - $30; Without NCARB Certification - $50
PR $175
RI $60
SC $190
SD $100
TN $55
TX $150
VI $130
UT $110
VT $80
VA $75
WA $250
WV $400 total; $100 non-refundable filing fee, if approved then pays $250 registration fee, $50 wall certificate fee.
WI $82
WY $375

Yes
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No
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Yes
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No
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AK Jurisprudence questionnaire (take-home questionnaire) Completion of a board-approved arctic engineering course
AR The applicant must complete the state application, at www.asbalaid.arkansas.gov
CA Successful completion of the California Supplemental Examination (CSE).
CO Completion of the basic application form at http://www.dora.state.co.us/aes/licensing/ARCendorsement0712.pdf
ID A current passport photo is required with the application
IL The Affidavit
IA Authorization to practice architecture as a business entity if practicing applicable.
KY Clear signed and dated recent color photo and definitive information regarding any and all disciplinary issues with any jurisdiction.
ME $70 activation fee and copy of seal
MN Comity applicant must meet MN Statutes and Rules in effect at time of original licensure in another state
MS Open book state jurisprudence exam. The exam is delivered in PDF format.
NE Must take and pass an exam on the Nebraska Engineers and Architects Regulation Act
NV Proof that applicant has met seismic requirements (note: seismic requirements can be met by passing the lateral forces or equivalent division of the NCARB exam), jurisprudence exam, background check.
NH $50 license certificate fee
NM Pass jurisprudence exam, which is an open-book exam based on the New Mexico Architectural Act, Rules and Regulations.
NY Must meet NY requirements for licensure - see http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/arch/archlic.htm
ND See question #40
OK Act and Rules examination.
OR Online jurisprudence exam must be passed and, at the Board’s discretion, an oral interview before the board.
PR 1. Proof of permanent residence in Puerto Rico. For exemption requirements see 2a in Initial Registration section. 2. Certificate of negative police criminal record from applicant’s jurisdiction. 3. Negative child support certificate from ASUME (Puerto Rico Administration for the Support of Minors). 4. Three (3) certificates of good moral character signed by licensed architects from applicant’s jurisdiction with proof of their current licenses. 5. Proof that the applicant has a professional degree in architecture, obtained at a NAAB-accredited institution, after completing a study program for a minimum of five (5) academic years. 6. Proof of current licensure in good standing at base jurisdiction. 7. Proof of compliance with continuous education requirements (10 Lu's per year). 8. Fully completed form for Application for License under Reciprocity, including pictures and all other required documents and fees.
RI A "Tax Payer Status Affidavit" which tells the State of Rhode Island that the applicant does not owe taxes to the State.
SC Firms offering architectural services through the architect must be licensed.
SD South Dakota Take Home examination on statutes and rules found online or can be mailed.
TN All NCARB Certificate holders must meet Tennessee's minimum education and experience requirements (NAAB-accredited degree (or a substantially equivalent degree) with three years of experience; OR non-accredited four-year architectural degree deemed substantially equivalent to a NAAB-accredited degree or which is part of a five-year NAAB-accredited program with five years of experience; OR ABET-accredited architectural engineering or architectural engineering technology degree with seven years of experience).
VI Three (3) 2x2 Passport Size Pictures Three (3) Professional Reference Letters Two (2) Character Reference Letters
WA Open-book summary of Washington's laws and rules pertaining to architecture
WY Proof of legal presence in the United States

Yes
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No
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AK Need the NCARB Blue Cover
DE The Board will not accept a buff cover but it will recommend that the architect go through NCARB's BEA program to certification
HI Yes, but applicant must still meet Hawaii's requirements for licensure.
IL If an applicant with a pre-professional degree applies who was originally licensed after January 1, 1998, they must submit completion of IDP to Illinois standards (double the minimum in each category and area) through NCARB.
IN For the NCARB Record to be considered official, it must be certified. An uncertified copy may be submitted, but the applicant must submit all of the documentation proving that he or she meets all requirements for registration.
ME A non-certified NCARB Record can be used to verify other education and experience.
MD Only the verification and IDP information
NE Applicants must meet Nebraska's standards for licensure
NC Per rule 21 NCAC 02 .0303(b) - http://reports.oah.state.nc.us/ncac/title%2021%20-%20occupational%20licensing%20boards%20and%20commissions/chapter%2002%20-%20architecture/21%20ncac%2002%20.0303.html
OK It will be evaluated on our equivalent standards and deficiencies will need to be met.
VA This is only accepted insofar as it demonstrates proof of the architect meeting the requirements of the Board's regulations relevant to the time when the architect was first licensed in another jurisdiction of the United States (application by comity.) For example, an architect who was originally licensed on 8/1/1990 would have to demonstrate that he/she meets (as of today) the requirements of the Board's regulations which were in effect at that time.

Yes
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No
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AK Quarterly in February, May, August, and November
AZ Monthly
CT Six times per year
FL Applications for licensure are processed administratively and do not go to the board for review unless the applicant is recommended for denial.
GA Approximately every two months
HI Monthly. Note: Application is via endorsement and not reciprocity
IN Staff may submit application to the board for review at their discretion.
MN Board members must review the file to ensure that education, examination, and experience requirements have been met; however, applications are not formally voted on at board meetings. Board members typically review files on board meeting days - approximately nine times per year.
MS Applications are approved weekly.
MT unless there is disciplinary action reported
NE 10 times per year
NH Candidates with NCARB Certificates are licensed administratively; however, the board ratifies the list at their meetings, which are approximately every two months.
NJ Board meetings are held once (1) per month
NM Once a month.
OK Only by the Secretary-Treasurer of the board after the staff evaluates for completions and gives a recommendation. Full Board action with violations or questions
OR Every other month
PR Monthly
RI Monthly
SD 6 times per year (every 2 months) starting January
TN As needed
VI Once per month, except July and December
VT Regularly scheduled board meetings, every other month.

Yes
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No
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AL Yes
AK No
AZ Currently, yes, until a rule modification is approved by our Governor’s Office. Then, no.
AR Yes
CA Yes
CO Yes
CT No
DE No
DC Yes
FL No
GA Yes
GU Yes
HI Yes
ID Yes
IL Yes
IN No
IA Yes
KS Yes
KY Yes
LA Yes
ME Yes
MD No
MA Yes
MI Yes
MN No
MS Yes, except that IDP is required after July 1, 1996.
MO A certified IDP record is required by statue
MT Yes
NE Yes
NV No
NH Yes
NJ No
NM No
NY Yes
NC Yes
ND Yes
OH Yes
OK Yes, if it meets our equivalent standards
OR Yes
PR Yes
RI Yes
SC Yes
TN Yes
TX Yes
UT No
VT Yes
VA Applicants for licensure via comity in VA must demonstrate that they currently meet whichever VA requirements were in effect when they were first licensed in another jurisdiction of the United States. For example, Jim was first licensed on 7/4/1985 in AR. The VA Board's regulations in effect at that time were last updated on 8/30/1984, hence; the VA Board's licensing staff will review Jim's application to verify that he meets those requirements (from 8/30/1984) today.
WA Yes
WV Yes
WI Yes
WY Yes if the applicant holds an NCARB certificate.
Yes

Yes
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No
MS NJ NY

CA Yes
HI Yes, but applicant must still meet Hawaii's requirements for licensure.
MN Applications would be reviewed, as with any other application, to ensure that the applicant meets Minnesota’s minimum education, experience and examination requirements.
MS Unless the architect was licensed in an NCARB jurisdiction prior to 1/1/1987 OR approved for examination by another jurisdiction prior to 1/1/1987
NY The applicant must meet NYS requirements. See http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/arch/archlic.htm
OK Applicants are evaluated on the board's equivalent standards for qualifications.
TN Yes, if applicant meets Tennessee's minimum education and experience requirements (see response to question 26a).

Yes
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No
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DC As long as it is a Blue Cover Certificate holder
GU Provided they meet NCARB requirements.
HI Yes, but applicant must still meet Hawaii's requirements for licensure.
LA If it has met requirements for NCARB Certification
MS Unless the architect was licensed in and NCARB jurisdiction prior to 1/1/1987 OR approved for examination by another jurisdiction prior to 1/1/1987
NY The applicant must meet NYS requirements. See http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/arch/archlic.htm
OK Applicants are evaluated against the board's equivalent standards.
PR Puerto Rico law requires a degree from a NAAB-accredited program that was a minimum of five years.
SC Board will not automatically require an interview but reserves the right to do so.
TN Yes, if applicant meets Tennessee's minimum education and experience requirements (see response to question 26a).
VA The Board does not differentiate between accepting traditional NCARB certificates or NCARB certificates earned through the BEA.

Yes
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No
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CA The Board is sponsoring a regulatory package to permit the acceptance of BEFA
DC As long as it is a Blue Cover Certificate holder
GU Provided they meet NCARB requirements.
HI Yes, but applicant must still meet Hawaii's requirements for licensure.
KY Board reviews and approves the application
LA If it has met requirements for NCARB Certification
NY The applicant must meet NYS requirements. See http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/arch/archlic.htm
OK Applicants are evaluated against the board's equivalent standards.
PR Puerto Rico law requires a degree from a NAAB-accredited program that was a minimum of five years.
TN Yes, if applicant meets Tennessee's minimum education and experience requirements (see response to question 26a).
VA The Board does not differentiate between accepting traditional NCARB certificates or NCARB certificates earned through the BEFA.