Texas Board of Architectural Examiners

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We are a service company that can help you file with the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners. We are not associated with this nor any other government agency. We offer paid services and software to help you file. You are not required to purchase our service to file - you may file directly with this agency without using our service.

Contact Information

Physical address:
Hobby Building
333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-350
Austin, TX 78701

Mailing address:
TBAE
P.O. Box 12337
Austin, TX 78711

Phone: (512) 305-9000
Fax: (512) 305-8900

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Email: customerservice@tbae.texas.gov

Notes: TBAE is located in Tower 2 of the Hobby Building in downtown Austin, Texas. Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Licenses

We track the following licenses with the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners in order to provide compliance services to our clients. As a client, you see this and other Compliance Core™ data in License Manager in-line with your licenses.

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Texas Architect License

Agency:Texas Board of Architectural Examiners
Exam Required?Yes

Initial Registration

This section applies to architects that are applying for a license in Texas for the first time.

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Reciprocal Registration

This section applies to architects licensed in another state that are looking for reciprocal licensure in Texas.

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$150

Notes:

In addition to applying online, applicants must either:

  • Have a certificate of standing sent directly from their State Licensing Board and submit a Certified College Transcript from a NAAB accredited or substantially equivalent program.

or

  • Have their NCARB record transmitted to the board.

Registration Renewal

This section applies to architects that are already licensed in Texas and need to renew their license.

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$108 for residents and $200 for non-residents

Due:

Annually by the last day of the licensee's birth month.

Original Ink:Not required
Notarization Required?:Not required

Texas Business Registration

Agency:Texas Board of Architectural Examiners
Law:

TX A.C. Title 22 Part 1 Chapter 1 §1.124

Eligible Entity Types:
  • Business Corporations
  • Professional Corporations
  • Limited Liability Companies
  • Professional Limited Liability Companies
  • Partnerships
Ownership Requirements:

Business Corporations:

  • Officers and directors need not be licensed, but the corporation must appoint a Texas licensed individual to be responsible for each professional service performed by the firm.

Professional Corporations:

  • All shareholders, officers, and directors must be licensed in a professional service performed by the firm.

Limited Liability Companies:

  • Members and managers need not be licensed, but the LLC must appoint a Texas licensed individual to be responsible for each professional service performed by the firm.

Professional Limited Liability Companies:

  • All members and managers must be licensed in a professional service performed by the firm.

Partnerships:

  • Partners need not be licensed, but the partnership must appoint a Texas licensed individual to be responsible for each professional service performed by the firm.

Initial Registration

This section applies to architectural firms that are applying for a license in Texas for the first time. If you already have a license and are looking to renew it, please see the renewal section.

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$45

Before you Apply:

Domestic Applicants:

  • For each professional service performed by the firm, identify a Texas licensed professional, who is a full-time employee, to be in responsible charge.

Foreign Applicants:

  • For each professional service performed by the firm, identify a Texas licensed professional, who is a full-time employee, to be in responsible charge.
How to Apply:

Domestic Applicants:

  1. File entity formation documents with the Texas Secretary of State - Corporations Section.
  2. Register your firm online with the Board of Architectural Examiners: Architects, Interior Designers, Landscape Architects.

Foreign Applicants:

  1. File foreign qualification documents with the Texas Secretary of State - Corporations Section.
  2. Register your firm online with the Board of Architectural Examiners: Architects, Interior Designers, Landscape Architects.

Registration Renewal

This section applies to architectural firms that are already licensed in Texas and need to renew their license.

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$45

Due:

Annually by date of initial issuance.

Original Ink:Not required
Notarization Required?:Not required
Notes:

Renewal email reminders are sent approximately 6 weeks and 2 weeks before the expiration date.

Texas Interior Designer Registration

Agency:Texas Board of Architectural Examiners

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

How to Apply:
  1. Create a TBAE online account/record and pay the $100 application fee.
  2. Submit your CIDQ experience forms, college transcript, letter of approval from CIDQ to sit for the exam, and passing exam scores. Submitting your CIDQ Certificate, if you have one, is optional.
  3. Provide TBAE your Proof of Legal Status.
  4. All new applicants are required to complete a criminal history check prior to registration. Click here for more information and instructions regarding how to complete the criminal history check.

Reciprocal Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$150

Required Attachments:
  • Certificate of Standing. (Licensure Verification and Exam History) sent directly from your State Licensing Board. Individuals holding active certificates of registration in other jurisdictions applying for registration in Texas by reciprocal transfer shall be considered upon submittal of the application and a Certificate of Standing.
  • A Certified College Transcript (secure e-mailed Transcripts from your college are now accepted)
  • Provide TBAE your Proof of Legal Status.
  • Fingerprints: New applicants must complete a mandatory criminal history check. 
  • Optional: Submit a current NCIDQ certificate for proof of passing the NCIDQ Exam.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$105 for residents and $200 for non-residents

Due:

Annually by the last day of the licensee's birth month.

Texas Landscape Architect Registration

Agency:Texas Board of Architectural Examiners

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

How to Apply:
  1. Create a TBAE online account and pay the $100 application fee
  2. Provide TBAE your Proof of Legal Status.
  3. You must support your online exam application by one of two methods listed below:
    1. To apply by Early Exam (without a completed CLARB file), send TBAE your official college transcript and Employment verification form
    2. To apply after completion of the CLARB council record, request that CLARB transmit your council record to Texas.

Reciprocal Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$150

Required Attachments:
  • Certificate of Standing. (Licensure Verification and Exam History) sent directly from your State Licensing Board. Individuals holding active certificates of registration in other jurisdictions applying for registration in Texas by reciprocal transfer shall be considered upon submittal of the application and a Certificate of Standing.
  • A Certified College Transcript (secure e-mailed Transcripts from your college are now accepted)
  • Provide TBAE your Proof of Legal Status.
  • Fingerprints: New applicants must complete a mandatory criminal history check. 
  • Optional: Submit a current NCIDQ certificate for proof of passing the NCIDQ Exam.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$105 for residents and $200 for non-residents

Due:

Annually by the last day of the licensee's birth month.

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