Apply for an Architect License

Steps and requirements for an Architect license.

Board of Registration of Architects

Online

To receive instructions on conducting common board transactions, email the address below. This is an unmonitored email address. Please do not send any documentation to this email address: Email Board of Registration of Architects at architectboard.info@mass.gov

The Details   of Apply for an Architect License

What you need   for Apply for an Architect License

This process is for your very first Architect license in any jurisdiction.

Please submit the following with your Architect License applications:

  • Photo ID: 2x2 passport photo. 
  • Notarized CORI Form
  • NCARB File: Go to www.ncarb.org and request transmittal of your NCARB file. 
  • Pay fees: See below.

Applicants are advised that they should retain original copies of all supporting documents and that they may be required to submit original copies to the Board at a later date, if requested.

Fees   for Apply for an Architect License

All fees are non-transferable and non-refundable. 

Total fees: $260. See breakdown below, you will be required to make separate payments for each fee. For licensure fee, you will be invoiced after Board review. 

Name Fee Unit
Architect Application Fee $135 each
Architect Licensure Fee $125 each
Wall Certificate - Optional $27 each

How to apply   Apply for an Architect License

Please note that submitting your application online through the ePlace portal is now the ONLY method for applying to be a licensed Architect. We will no longer accept paper applications through the mail.

Contact   for Apply for an Architect License

Address
Division of Occupational Licensure
1000 Washington Street, 7th Floor, Boston, MA 02118
Online
To receive instructions on conducting common board transactions, email the address below. This is an unmonitored email address. Please do not send any documentation to this email address: Email Board of Registration of Architects at architectboard.info@mass.gov
Fax
(617) 727-9932

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