Architecture

Application by Examination: 
  • Completion of the Architect Registration Examination administered by National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (N.C.A.R.B.)
    • If an applicant does not meet the education or experience requirements and are looking for approval of special circumstances, an application can be submitted for board approval to sit for the exam.
  • Hold a National Architectural Accrediting Board ("NAAB'') accredited degree or have satisfied N.C.A.R.B.'s education requirements as specified in the N.C.A.R.B. education standard, as presently in effect.
  • Have satisfied the N.C.A.R.B. Intern Development Program (A.X.P.) training requirements, as presently in effect.

Application by Reciprocity:

  • Architects currently registered or licensed in another state, applying with a National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (N.C.A.R.B.) Certificate Record.
  • Architects currently registered or licensed in another state, presenting evidence satisfactory to the Board that such state has registration requirements substantially equal to the licensure requirements of the State of Connecticut, and that they have been practicing in such other state for a period of at least ten continuous years. This application procedure is also referred to as “Direct Endorsement.”
Required Documentation:    New Application: 
 
Application Fee:
  • Applying by written exam: $72.00
  • Applying by direct endorsement or with N.C.A.R.B. record: $100.00
Upon approval, a $190.00 initial license fee is due. Do not make this payment until an invoice is issued. 

Renewal:

All architect licenses expire annually on July 31st.  Renewal fee: $190.00

Reinstatement:

A license may be reinstated online provided a completed reinstatement application and all applicable fees are submitted not later than three (3) years after the date of expiration of the license.  If your license has been expired for more than three (3) years you must reapply following the new application process.  

  • If you have your User ID and Password, please go to www.elicense.ct.gov to access your account.
  • You may request your User ID and Password by emailing the following information to dcp.online@ct.gov:
  1. Name
  2. License type
  3. License number
  4. Email address

Architect Emeritus vs Retiree Status:

Emeritus status is available before age 65 with qualifying conditions (see application instructions). Retiree status is only available once the licensee becomes age 65. If a licensee chooses to return to practice from emeritus status, the CE requirements will need to be met as outlined in Architect Emeritus Status - Regulation.  Restoration from retiree status does not have a CE requirement. 

Emeritus Status:

Retiree Status:

Other Information:

State Contracting
For information on contracting with the State of Connecticut, including a listing of current contracts, bids, and RFPs, instructions on signing up to be notified about new contract opportunities and information about the State’s Construction Contractor Prequalification and Supplier Diversity Programs, visit the State Procurement Marketplace homepage.


Email Address: dcp.occupationalprofessional@ct.gov

                                                           
  
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