Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses - Board of Architects and Landscape Architects

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Contact Information

Mailing address:
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0063

Phone: (208) 334-3233

Web: Home Name search
Email: ala@dopl.idaho.gov

Licenses

We track the following licenses with the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses - Board of Architects and Landscape Architects 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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Idaho Architect License

Agency:Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses - Board of Architects and Landscape Architects
Exam Required?Yes

Initial Registration

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

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Required Attachments:
  • Proof of identification – a clear and readable color copy of a government-issued photo ID such as a passport, military ID, or
    valid driver’s license is acceptable.
  • Official transcripts sent directly to our office from the issuing authority.
  • Work Experience
  • Proof of starting or completing the AXP . 
  • NCARB Record or Certificate
  • Copy of legal name change, if applicable (marriage license, divorce decree or court order). This is applicable if the name used on any accompanying documents, such as transcripts or proof of age, does not match the name on the application.

Reciprocal Registration

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

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Required Attachments:
  • Proof of identification – a clear and readable color copy of a government-issued photo ID such as a passport, military ID, or valid
    driver’s license is acceptable.
  • NCARB record or certificate sent directly from NCARB to the Idaho Board
  • Copy of legal name change, if applicable (marriage license, divorce decree or court order). This is applicable if the name used on any accompanying documents, such as transcripts or proof of age, does not match the name on the application.

Registration Renewal

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

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • $100
  • The fee remains at $50 for those born in even-numbered years until their 2026 renewal, at which point it will increase to $100
Due:

Biennially by the licensee's date of birth. Licensees born in even-numbered years file every even-numbered Idaho state fiscal year, and licensees born in odd-numbered years file every odd-numbered Idaho state fiscal year.

*Licensees born in odd-numbered years will renew for 2 years beginning July 1, 2025. Those born in even-numbered years will renew for 1 year in 2025 and then begin this new biennial cycle when they renew in 2026*

Notes:

*Licensees born in odd-numbered years will renew for 2 years beginning July 1, 2025. Those born in even-numbered years will renew for 1 year in 2025 and then begin this new biennial cycle when they renew in 2026*

Idaho Architecture Firm License

Not required



Architecture Firm licensure is not required on the State level in Idaho.

Firm licenses are not issued at the state level, however, a licensed individual must oversee all architectural work. Firms should consult board rules and state statutes before doing business.

More information: Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses - Board of Architects and Landscape Architects
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 an Idaho licensed individual to be responsible for all professional activities undertaken by the firm.

Professional Corporations:

  • For Idaho PCs, each of the officers, shareholders, and directors must be licensed individuals.
  • For foreign PCs, there is no license requirement for officers and shareholders, but the firm must appoint an Idaho licensed individual to be responsible for all professional activities undertaken by the firm.

Limited Liability Companies:

  • Members need not be licensed, but the LLC must appoint an Idaho licensed individual to be responsible for all professional activities undertaken by the firm.

Professional Limited Liability Companies:

  • For Idaho PLLCs, each of the members and managers must be licensed individuals.
  • For foreign PLLCs, there is no license requirement for members and managers, but the firm must appoint an Idaho licensed individual to be responsible for all professional activities undertaken by the firm.

Partnerships:

  • Partners need not be licensed, but the partnership must appoint an Idaho licensed individual to be responsible for all professional activities undertaken by the firm.

Idaho Landscape Architect License

Agency:Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses - Board of Architects and Landscape Architects

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75 application fee + $250 license fee

Notarization Required?:Not Required

Reciprocal Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75 application fee + $250 license fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$250

Due:

Biennially by the licensee's date of birth. Licensees born in even-numbered years file every even-numbered Idaho state fiscal year, and licensees born in odd-numbered years file every odd-numbered Idaho state fiscal year.

*Licensees born in odd-numbered years will renew for 2 years beginning July 1, 2025. Those born in even-numbered years will renew for 1 year in 2025 and then begin this new biennial cycle when they renew in 2026*

Notes:

*Licensees born in odd-numbered years will renew for 2 years beginning July 1, 2025. Those born in even-numbered years will renew for 1 year in 2025 and then begin this new biennial cycle when they renew in 2026*

Idaho Landscape Architecture Firm License

Not required



Landscape Architecture Firm licensure is not required on the State level in Idaho.

More information: Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses - Board of Architects and Landscape Architects

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