Section 308-12-028. What is the application process if I am not already licensed?

(1) If you have an accredited architectural degree:

(a) Contact NCARB to register for IDP and the ARE. You will pay the fees for examination and reexamination directly to NCARB.

(b) When you have finished IDP and the ARE:

(i) Have NCARB transmit evidence of your qualifications, experience and successful completion of the ARE, as shown by your council record, directly to the Washington board office.

(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) Complete a review of Washington's laws and rules relating to the practice of architecture.

(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) 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.

(c) Once your application is approved, contact NCARB to register for IDP.

(d) Complete IDP and have NCARB transmit your council record directly to the Washington board office. Board staff will register you for the ARE. You will pay the fees for examination and reexamination directly to NCARB.

(e) Successfully complete the ARE.

(f) Submit the initial license fee to the board office.

(g) Complete a review of Washington's laws and rules relating to the practice of architecture.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.08.340 and 43.24.086. WSR 11-11-019, § 308-12-028, filed 5/9/11, effective 7/1/11.]

RCW 18.08.340 and 43.24.086. WSR 11-11-019, § 308-12-028, filed 5/9/11, effective 7/1/11.