Architecture Firm Registration

Purpose:

The practice of architecture or the offer to practice architecture in this state by individual licensed architects under a legal entity.

Prerequisites:

You must be registered with the Secretary of State in Connecticut as a domestic or foreign firm at the time of this application.

Ownership Requirements:

Limited liability companies must have two-thirds ownership by CT licensed architects.
Regular “S” corporations have no license individual ownership requirement.
- Chief Executive Officer must be identified and be a CT licensed architect.
Professional “P” corporation must have two-thirds ownership by CT licensed architects.
- Chief executive officer must be identified and be a CT license architect.

Required Documentation:

A complete Licensee Responsible for Signing and Sealing Form signed by licensee and the firm for each individual.

New Application:

Legal entities (both in-state and out-of-state) must register their business with the CT Secretary of State’s Office prior to applying.
NOTE: The legal entity name you choose should not include reference to services that you are not registered to offer in Connecticut. For example: ABC Engineering and Architecture LLC will not be issued a registration for architecture without also obtaining a registration for engineering.
If your legal entity will provide a combination of professional services in Connecticut, you may wish to apply as a Joint Practice.
Application fee of $50.00 is non-refundable.

Applications, Forms & Other:

Renewal:

All firm registrations expire annually on July 31^st. The renewal fee is $220.00.

Reinstatement:

All firms can reinstate provided their registration has expired for less than 3 years. Over 3 years would require a new application.

Amendments:

Email for licensing inquiries:

DCP.OccupationalProfessional@ct.gov