California Architects Board

Application for Eligibility Evaluation

$100

$400 if applying during the first half of the renewal period or $200 if applying during the second half of the renewal period.

Applications for Licensure are sent to applicants after passing the California Supplemental Examination.

1. Establish an NCARB Record and select California as the testing jurisdiction (if you previously had an eight digit testing number please contact the Board before you establish an NCARB Record)
2. Completed Application for Eligibility Evaluation
3. Complete one of the four pathways
4. Complete the ARE (pass each division within the five-year rolling clock period)
5. Complete the Architectural Experience Program (AXP) or Internship in Architecture Program (IAP) (you may begin reporting AXP hours once you turn 18 or the equivalent of a graduate from high school; you may also concurrently fulfill this requirement at the same time as you are completing the ARE).
6. Complete the CSE (California Supplemental Examination)
7. Complete an Application for Licensure

California Architect Reciprocity Application

$35 application fee + $100 CSE exam fee + $200-$400 license fee

1. Submit the California Architect Reciprocity Application
2. Complete the CSE (California Supplemental Examination)
3. Complete an Application for Licensure

Architect License Renewal Application

Online

$400

By the last day of the licensee's birth month, every odd-numbered year.

Business Entity Report Form

Mail

$0

30 days

Business Entity Report Form (Amendment)

$0

Licensees must immediately notify the Board of any name and/or address changes. In addition, licensees must submit an updated copy of the business entity form with the new information within 30 days of the change.