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CA.gov Home Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Email License Search Act Google™ Translation -- Google™ Translation Settings Default High Contrast Reset Increase Font Size Font Increase Decrease Font Size Font Decrease × Search Menu Home License Search Architects Practice Act (Act) -- Consumers Complaint Process for filing a complaint against an individual who illegally uses the title of architect, fails to provide contracted services, etc. Disaster Preparedness Disaster resources for Californians. Enforcement Actions Enforcement actions taken against individuals. Forms Forms for consumers including: consumer complaint form and complaint/comment form. License Search Record statuses include: current, deceased, denied, expired, expired—nonrenewable, incomplete renewal, military, retired, revoked, suspended, temporary, and voluntary surrender. Publications Publications for consumers regarding hiring an architect, design limitations, unlicensed practice penalty. Small Claims Guide Guide through the small claims process. Candidates Becoming a Licensed Architect California’s requirements for becoming a licensed architect. Address and Name Changes Information including forms for candidates to change their address or name. Architect Registration Examination (ARE) Information regarding the national architectural examination. Architectural Experience Program (AXP) Information on the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB’s) Architectural Experience Program (AXP). California Supplemental Examination (CSE) Information regarding the California-specific examination. Colleges and Universities List of California colleges and universities offering architecture related programs. Integrated Path to Architectural Licensure (IPAL) Information on the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB’s) Integrated Path to Architectural Licensure (IPAL) Program. Education Information including: accredited and non-accredited programs, degrees in architecture accepted by the Board, community colleges and technical schools, and foreign education. Experience Information about applying work experience to obtain credit for testing eligibility. Forms Forms for candidates. Military Information and resources for candidates with military experience. Reciprocity Candidates who are licensed in another jurisdiction pursuing a license in California. Licensees Architects Practice Act (Act) Statute and regulation requirements of all California architects. Business or Firm—Forming a Company Resources that may be helpful in starting a business in California. Continuing Education (CE) Continuing education requirements of all licensees. Expired License Expired license information. Forms Forms for licensees. Reciprocity Candidates who are licensed in another jurisdiction pursuing a license in California. Relicensure Process for expired licenses that have not been renewed for five years or more. Renewing a License Renewal information for licensees. Retired License Information for architects to transfer their active license to a retired license. News Archives Past news information including: announcements, legislation, regulation, newsletters, and press releases. Laws Proposed legislation and regulation influencing the practice of architecture. Newsletters Board newsletters for the previous five years. Pending Decisions and Opportunities for Public Participation Information on how the public can participate in the proposed regulation process. Press Releases Press releases regarding events in California. Subscriber List Subscriber list to notify individuals about updates to the Architect Practice Act, eNews, new features, legislation and regulation, and meeting notices. Latest Issue of the Board’s Newsletter October 23, 2019 The latest issue of California Architects is available online. Latest Issue of the Board’s Newsletter August 12, 2019 The latest issue of California Architects is available online. Latest Issue of the Board’s Newsletter May 24, 2019 The latest issue of California Architects is available online. General Information Address and Name Changes Information including forms for candidates and licensees to change their address or name. Building Departments Information about building departments in California. Deceased Candidates and Licensees Information on how to notify the Board once a colleague or family member has become deceased. Energy Resources Energy resources and links for Californians. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) General FAQ for consumers, candidates, and licensees. Fees Current application fees, examination fees, renewal fees, and miscellaneous fees. Forms Forms for candidates, consumers, and licensees. Publications List of publications including: acts, handbooks, reports, and the Board’s strategic plan. Recommended Links Links to various architect associations, government agencies, and institutions. About Us Board Members List of all the Board members, their positions, and term expiration dates. Board Member Requirements and Process Department of Consumer Affairs resource website for individuals interested in becoming Board members. Mission, Vision, and Values The mission, vision, and values of the Board. Meetings Schedule of upcoming and past Board, Committee, Task Force, and Working Group meetings. Subscriber List Subscriber list to notify individuals about updates to the Architect Practice Act, eNews, new features, legislation and regulation, and meeting notices. Customer Satisfaction Survey Customer Satisfaction Survey about the services that the Board has provided to the public. Contact Us Search -- Custom Google Search Submit Close Search The (Board) was created in 1901 by the California Legislature to fulfill the mission of protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the public through the regulation of the practice of architecture in California. It is one of numerous entities within the Department of Consumer Affairs responsible for consumer protection and the regulation of licensed professionals. The Board establishes regulations for examination and licensing of the profession of architecture in California, which today numbers over 21,000 licensed architects and approximately 10,000 candidates who are in the process of meeting examination and licensure requirements. Latest News -- Retired License Update At its December 11, 2019 meeting, the Board voted to set the retired license fee at $40 and proceed with the process to adopt regulations to establish that fee. Once those regulations are adopted and effective, the Board will resume issuing retired licenses. At this time, the Board is not issuing any retired licenses; retired licenses issued on or before January 3, 2020 are not affected by this change. Published: January 7, 2020 Fraud Scam Alert - Licensed Professionals Targeted DCA licensed professionals are getting targeted by a new scam ( read the fraud scam alert ). Published: December 16, 2019 Now Available - Latest Issue of the Board’s Newsletter The latest issue of California Architects is available online. Published: October 23, 2019 Subject Matter Expert Recruitment for CSE Development The (CAB) is seeking licensees interested in giving back to the profession by serving as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and participating in California Supplemental Examination (CSE)...