Kentucky Board of Architects


Please Note

We are a service company that can help you file with the Kentucky Board of Architects. 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:
155 East Main Street, Suite 300
Lexington, KY 40507

Phone: (859) 246-2069
Fax: (859) 246-2431

Web: Home Name search

Licenses

We track the following licenses with the Kentucky Board of Architects in order to provide compliance services to our clients. As a client, you see this and other reference data in License Manager in-line with your licenses.

A laptop placed on a desk with our License Manager software on display

Kentucky Architect License

Agency:Kentucky Board of Architects
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

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

Form:

KY ARE Application Form

Instructions:

Information and Instructions for Applicants for the ARE

Agency Fee:

$100 application fee + $125 license fee due after approval

Notarize:Required

Reciprocal Registration

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

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$200 application fee + $125 license fee

How to Apply:
  1. Login and download the Uniform Application from the NCARB website.
  2. Request for your NCARB record to be transmitted to the board.
  3. Go to the BOA Payment Portal to upload your completed Uniform Application and pay the $200 Architect Application fee. Your reciprocity application will be reviewed after the board receives your NCARB file.

Registration Renewal

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

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$125

Due:

Annually by June 30.

Kentucky Architecture Firm License

Not required



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

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: Kentucky Board of 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 practice of architecture in Kentucky must be performed by licensed architects.

Professional Corporations:

  • All of the incorporators, shareholders, not less than 1/2 of the directors, and each of the officers other than secretary and treasurer must be licensed architects.

Limited Liability Companies:

  • Members and managers need not be licensed, but the practice of architecture in Kentucky must be performed by licensed architects.

Professional Limited Liability Companies:

  • Members and managers need not be licensed, but the practice of architecture in Kentucky must be performed by licensed architects.

Partnerships:

  • Partners need not be licensed, but the practice of architecture in Kentucky must be performed by licensed architects.

Kentucky Interior Designer Certification

Agency:Kentucky Board of Architects
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Interior Design Certification

Agency Fee:

$100 application fee + $250 certification fee

Notarize:Required

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$200

Due:

Annually by September 30.

Notes:

Certificates initially issued between April 1 and September 30 do not need to be renewed until October 1 of the following year.

Related Government Agencies

Explore other Kentucky government agencies we can help you stay compliant with:


Order Registered Agent Service

In my opinion, their "Human Touch" element is what really makes this company stand out! I wouldn't go anywhere else!
JanaeLaw Offices of Donald W. Hudspeth, PC
It's awesome to know that Harbor Compliance is looking out for my customers' best interests and will only do what's right for them.
RyanFOUR16 CPA