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Exam: NCARB prerequisites for Architects

The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) lead exams for architect licenses. Learn what you need to take the exams.

Resources and publications: Architects

Learn how to get your stamp and seal, view publications and related websites, and access additional resources.

Professional development requirements and audits: Architects

To maintain your architect license, you must complete 24 professional development hours (PDH) within your 2-year license period. Learn more about architect license requirements.

Laws and rules: Architects

Learn the current laws and rules for architects and view rulemaking activity.

Stamps and seals: Architects

Architects have stamps or seals that are their responsibility to maintain. Learn the requirements for your stamp and seal, using it, and signing documents.

Experience Program: Architects

You need architecture work experience to qualify for an architect license. Learn about the Architectural Experience Program (AXP) and how to earn and report experience.

Washington State Board for Architects

Read about the Board for Architects members and view meeting dates, agendas, and minutes.

Frequently asked questions: Architects

Get answers to the frequently asked questions (FAQs) about architect licenses.

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