License Information
			License Types Individual License. An individual license is a certificate of registration issued by the Board recognizing the individual named in the certificate as meeting the requirements for registration under G.S. 83A. Individual licenses are granted by reciprocity provided the individual is licensed in another jurisdiction and meets the requirements of Section .303 in the Board Rules. Individual licenses are granted by examination. All individual licenses expire on the first day of July of each year unless renewed. Corporate License. Corporate practice of architecture means the practice of architecture by a corporation which is organized or domesticated in the State and which holds a current corporate certificate from this Board. Architecture can only be offered through a corporation which is in compliance with G.S. 55B, The Professional Corporation Act. All corporate registrations expire on the December 31st of each year unless renewed. License by reciprocity. An individual license may be issued to an applicant without written examination provided an individual holds a current license in good standing from another state and a Council Certificate(also known as "Blue Cover"). The North Carolina application and rule book are on this site. Information on transmitting the council certificate to North Carolina may be obtained from NCARB (National Council of Architectural Registration Boards) at 202/783-6500 or from Section .303 of the Board Rules, which governs the granting of license by reciprocity. See Section .0108 in the Board Rules for a schedule of fees. for all license types. Forms of Practice The practice of architecture in North Carolina may be carried on by sole practitioners, partnerships, professional limited liability companies, registered limited liability partnerships or registered architectural corporations provided all those who practice are duly licensed. Sole practitioners. If you wish to practice architecture under a firm name other than your own, see Section .205 of the Board Rules. Partnerships. All partners must be duly licensed. See Section .216 of the Board Rules for information concerning the annual listing of partnerships. Corporate practice. All corporations must file an application to this Board and received a Certification to be filed with the Secretary of State. To be eligible for certification, the corporation must meet all requirements of the Professional Corporation Act. - G.S. 55B. Along with the completed application and application fee of $75.00, this office must receive a copy of the proposed articles of incorporation which must comply with the requirements of G.S. 55B. Foreign Corporations. (other jurisdictions). Application must be made to this Board to receive a certification before filing with the Secretary of State. Completed application, fee of $75.00, submission of a copy of corporate articles and any amendments is necessary to insure full compliance with the requirements of the Professional Corporation Act - G.S. 55B. These items must be received prior to receiving a certification. The registration requirements for foreign corporations cannot be avoided by practice in North Carolina through an individual licenses. Corporate application forms are available for download in the forms library. Renewal Individual license renewal. All individual licenses to practice architecture expire on July 1 of each year unless renewed. The yearly renewal fee is $50.00. A renewal form is mailed to each current licensee at least 30 days prior to July 1 of each year. If the Board has not received the annual renewal fee and completed application on or before August 1st, the license shall be deemed automatically revoked. The license may be renewed at any time within one year following August 1st, upon return of the completed application, the renewal fee and late penalties totaling $150.00. After one year from the date of revocation, the rules governing reinstatement apply. The complete list of fees and late penalties are listed in Section .108 of the Board Rules. Reinstatement. After one year from the date of revocation, reinstatement may be made by the Board, or in its discretion, the application may be treated as a new application, subject to reexamination. A completed application, fee in the amount of $250.00 and a letter concerning license status from another jurisdiction must be received before application is considered for Board approval. Corporate registration renewal. All corporate registrations to practice architecture through a corporate form expires on December 31 of each year unless renewed. The yearly renewal fee is $100.00. A renewal form is mailed to the corporation at least 30 days prior to December 31 of each year. The complete list of fees and late penalties are listed in Section .108 of the Board Rules. Forms are available for download in the forms library.