Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Architectural Licensing Board

Application for Architect's License

Mail or online.

$72 application fee + $190 license fee due upon approval

Application for Architect's License

Mail or online.

$100 application fee + $190 license fee due upon approval

Methods by which licensure can be obtained by waiver of examination:

1. Architects currently registered or licensed in another State applying with a National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) Certificate Record.
   1. Contact the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards and request a Certificate Record (In Support of Application for State Registration) be sent to the State of Connecticut Architectural Licensing Board.
   2. Complete the Application for Architect’s License (Form CPAR-01) and mail along with a check in the amount of $100, payable to Treasurer, State of Connecticut, to the address indicated on the form.
2. Architects currently registered or licensed in another State presenting evidence satisfactory to the Board that such State has registration requirements substantially equal to the licensure requirements of the State of Connecticut and that they have been practicing in such other State for a period of at least ten continuous years. This application procedure is also referred to as Direct Endorsement.
   1. Mail the Architect’s Certification from State of Licensure (Used a Basis for Direct Endorsement), Form (CPAR-02), to this State and request that it be completed and mailed directly to the Connecticut Architectural Licensing Board.
   2. In addition, mail the NCARB Examination Scores Reporting Form to the State(s) where you first applied and taken your Architect Registration Examination (as a candidate of that State). Request that it be completed and mailed directly to the Connecticut Architectural Licensing Board.
   3. Complete the Application for Architect’s License (Form CPAR-01) and mail along with a check in the amount of $100.00, payable to Treasurer, State of Connecticut, to the address indicated on the form.

Online

$190

Annually by July 31.

Application for Licensure for Corporate Practice of Architecture

Mail or online.

$50

Domestic Applicants:

• Ensure that your business entity will meet ownership requirements.

Foreign Applicants:

• Ensure that your Connecticut entity meets ownership requirements.
• Obtain a certificate of good standing from your business entity's home state (to be filed during the foreign qualification process). The certificate cannot be more than 90 days old when filing foreign qualification documents.

Domestic Applicants:

1. File entity formation documents with the Connecticut Secretary of State.
2. Obtain a Certificate of Legal Existence (good standing) from the Connecticut Secretary of State to be filed with the license application.
3. Submit an Application for Architecture Corporation to the Connecticut Architectural Licensing Board.

Foreign Applicants:

1. File a foreign qualification application with the Connecticut Secretary of State.
2. Submit an Application for Architecture Corporation to the Connecticut Architectural Licensing Board along with a certificate of good standing from the secretary of state of your entity's home state.

• A Certificate of Good Standing issued by the state of incorporation dated not more than 30 days prior to filing the application
• List of the individuals licensed to practice architecture in Connecticut who shall be in charge of architectural work by said corporation in Connecticut, including all directors, officers, managers or members (include address, title, and Connecticut license number)
• List of holders of voting stock or voting shares (include address, title, and Connecticut license number)

Online

$220

Annually by July 31.

Renewal notices are sent approximately 30-45 days prior to the expiration date.

• List of directors, officers, managers, or members of the firm including addresses
• List of licensees in responsible charge of the firm's professional services
• List of holders of voting stock or voting interest

$0

To report changes in firm information, submit an updated application with "Revised" written on the top.

Online

$220 Renewal fee + $22 late fee per year expired.

Licenses expired for more than 3 years cannot be reinstated and licensees should instead apply for a new license.