Learn about the application and licensing fees for an architect or architect firm license.
Forms of payment
- We cannot accept payments over the phone.
- Credit card if paying online (Visa, MasterCard, or American Express, no gift cards)
- Make checks or money orders payable to Department of Licensing
Exam fees
Pay exam fees directly to the testing facility. All fees are nonrefundable.
Application, licensing, and authorization fees
Architects
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Initial application | $105 |
| Reciprocity application | $410 |
| Initial license | $104 |
| License renewal (2-year) | $109 |
| Penalty for renewing late | $36 |
| Building Code Council Account RCW 18.08.510(1) (initial application and renewal) | $6.50 |
| License print fee | $5 |
Architect firms
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Get your certificate of authorization for an architect firm | $292 |
| Renew your certificate of authorization for an architect firm | $146 |