Wash. Admin. Code § 308-12-028 - What is the application process for initial licensure as an architect?
(1) If you have an
NAAB accredited architectural degree, or are enrolled in an IPAL
program:
(a) Contact NCARB to register
for the AXP and the ARE. You will pay the fees for examination and
reexamination directly to NCARB.
(b) When you have finished the AXP and the
ARE:
(i) Have NCARB transmit your council
record directly to the board office, showing evidence of your qualifications,
and successful completion of the AXP and the ARE.
(ii) Complete the board's official
application form with the application fee and initial license fee and submit it
to the board office. The application fee is not refundable.
(iii) Satisfactorily complete the Washington
state law review exam.
(2) If you do not have an accredited
architectural degree:
(a) Complete the board's
official application form with the application fee and submit it to the board
office. The application fee is not refundable.
(b) Contact NCARB to register for the AXP and
the ARE. You will pay the fees for examination and reexamina-tion directly to
NCARB.
(c) Using the board's
application forms, have the licensed architects who have reviewed your
practical work experience provide verification of your experience directly to
the board office.
(d) If
applicable, have your college or university submit, directly to the board
office, official sealed transcript(s) showing any applicable courses you have
taken.
(e) Once you successfully
complete all education/experience requirements, the AXP and the ARE have NCARB
transmit your council record directly to the board office.
(f) Submit the initial license fee to the
board office.
(g) Satisfactorily
complete the Washington state law review exam.
Notes
Statutory Authority: RCW 18.08.340 and 43.24.086. 11-11-019, § 308-12-028, filed 5/9/11, effective 7/1/11.
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(1) If you have an NAAB accredited architectural degree, or are enrolled in an IPAL program:
(a) Contact NCARB to register for the AXP and the ARE. You will pay the fees for examination and reexamination directly to NCARB.
(b) When you have finished the AXP and the ARE:
(i) Have NCARB transmit your council record directly to the board office, showing evidence of your qualifications, and successful completion of the AXP and the ARE.
(ii) Complete the board's official application form with the application fee and initial license fee and submit it to the board office. The application fee is not refundable.
(iii) Satisfactorily complete the Washington state law review exam.
(2) If you do not have an accredited architectural degree:
(a) Complete the board's official application form with the application fee and submit it to the board office. The application fee is not refundable.
(b) Contact NCARB to register for the AXP and the ARE. You will pay the fees for examination and reexamina-tion directly to NCARB.
(c) Using the board's application forms, have the licensed architects who have reviewed your practical work experience provide verification of your experience directly to the board office.
(d) If applicable, have your college or university submit, directly to the board office, official sealed transcript(s) showing any applicable courses you have taken.
(e) Once you successfully complete all education/experience requirements, the AXP and the ARE have NCARB transmit your council record directly to the board office.
(f) Submit the initial license fee to the board office.
(g) Satisfactorily complete the Washington state law review exam.
Notes
Statutory Authority: RCW 18.08.340 and 43.24.086. 11-11-019, § 308-12-028, filed 5/9/11, effective 7/1/11.