Florida Board of Architecture and Interior Design

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Contact Information

Physical address:
2601 Blair Stone Road
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0791

Phone: (850) 487-1395
Fax: (850) 488-8040

Web: Home Name search
Email: callcenter@dbpr.state.fl.us

Licenses

We track the following licenses with the Florida Board of Architecture and Interior Design 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.

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Florida Architect License

Agency:Florida Board of Architecture and Interior Design
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 Florida for the first time.

Form:

Architect – Initial Licensure by Examination / NCARB Direct Registration (AR 1)

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$20

Reciprocal Registration

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

Form:

Architect – Initial Licensure by Examination / NCARB Direct Registration (AR 1)

  • This application is used by individuals that have graduated from a National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) accredited architectural program or the Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB) accredited architectural program, have completed the National Council of Architectural Registration Board's (NCARB) Intern Development Program (IDP), and have passed all sections of the Architectural Registration Examination (ARE) within the designated five year rolling clock. If the Florida Board authorized you as an examination candidate prior to July 1, 2012 and you are currently taking the Architectural Registration Examination (ARE) do not complete this application.

Architect – NCARB Certified Endorsement Applicant (AR 6)

  • This application is used by individuals that have the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) certification, have passed the Architectural Registration Exam (ARE) or predecessor exam, and have a valid license to practice architecture in another state or jurisdiction of the United States. Pursuant to Section 481.213, Florida Statutes, all endorsement applicants must complete two (2) hours of board approved education on wind mitigation techniques.

Architect – State Endorsement Applicant (AR 8)

  • This application is used by individuals that are not licensed in any state or jurisdiction but have passed the Architecture Registration Exam (ARE), completed National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) internship or equivalent, and have a National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) degree. This application can be used by individuals that were previously licensed in Florida but the license is null and void. Pursuant to Section 481.213, Florida Statutes, all endorsement applicants must complete two (2) hours of board approved education on wind mitigation techniques.

Architect – Direct Endorsement Applicant (AR 8)

  • This application is used by individuals that are not licensed in any state or jurisdiction but have passed the Architecture Registration Exam (ARE), completed National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) internship or equivalent, and have a National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) degree. This application can be used by individuals that were previously licensed in Florida but the license is null and void. Pursuant to Section 481.213, Florida Statutes, all endorsement applicants must complete two (2) hours of board approved education on wind mitigation techniques.
Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

Depends on how you apply:

  • $20 if applying by NCARB Direct Registration
  • $35 if applying by NCARB Certified Endorsement
  • $90 if applying by State Endorsement or Direct Endorsement

Registration Renewal

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

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

By February 28 of odd-numbered years.

Florida Architectural Business Registration

Agency:Florida Board of Architecture and Interior Design
Law:

F.S. § 481.219

Eligible Entity Types:
  • Business Corporations
  • Professional Corporations
  • Limited Liability Companies
  • Professional Limited Liability Companies
  • Partnerships
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Ownership Requirements:

Business Corporations:

  • At least one of the principal officers must be an architect licensed in Florida.

Professional Corporations:

  • Shareholders of Florida PCs must be either licensed individuals, a professional corporation, or a professional limited liability company.

Limited Liability Companies:

  • At least one of the principal members must be an architect licensed in Florida.

Professional Limited Liability Companies:

  • Shareholders of Florida PLLCs must be either licensed individuals, a professional corporation, or a professional limited liability company.

Partnerships:

  • At least one of the partners must be an architect licensed in Florida.
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No
Qualifying Individual Requirements:
  • Businesses must have a qualifying agent that is a registered architect. 
  • The board will allow a licensee or an applicant to qualify one or more businesses to offer arhitectural services, or to use a fictious name to offer such services, if one or more of the principal officers of the corporation, limited liability company, or partnership who act in its behalf in this state as architects, are registered as defined in F.S. § 481.219

Initial Registration

Form:

Form AR 5: Qualify an Architectural Business Organization

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$0

Notes:

  • BUSINESS OFFICER: You must report one of the following:

    • Florida-licensed architect must be a principal officer of the company to qualify the business.

    • A principal officer as defined and registered with the Department of State, Division of Corporations www.sunbiz.org; or

    • Any other officer who has management responsibilities in the business entity, as documented by the charter or by-laws.

  • SUPERVISORY CONTROL:

    • Florida-licensed architect must be in responsible supervisory control of all business offices including branch offices.

Before you Apply:

Domestic Applicants:

  • Identify a Florida licensed individual to act as the qualifying architect and a Florida licensed individual to act as the responsible supervisor for each Florida branch office location.

Foreign Applicants:

  • Identify a Florida licensed individual to act as the qualifying architect and a Florida licensed individual to act as the responsible supervisor for each Florida branch office location.
  • Ensure that your Florida 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.
How to Apply:

Domestic Applicants:

  1. File formation documents to form a Florida business entity with the Department of State.
  2. Submit an Application to Qualify an Architectural Business Organization with the Board of Architecture and Interior Design.

Foreign Applicants:

  1. File a foreign entity qualification application to foreign qualify your entity with the Department of State.
  2. Submit an Application to Qualify an Architectural Business Organization with the Board of Architecture and Interior Design.
Required Attachments:
  • Proof of the Certificate of Status as registered with the Department of State, Division of Corporations
  • List of principal officers, partners, and other licensed architects employed by the business organization in Florida including title, contact information, and license number
  • List of all branch offices located in Florida including address and information for the responsible supervisor architect
  • List of all marketing officers located in Florida

Renewal Not Required

Not required



Architectural Business Registrations do not expire, but qualifying architects must maintain their individual licenses in order for the firm to remain in good standing.

Amendment

Form:

Form AR 7: Architect Business – Request for Address Change, License Renewal, Qualifier Change, Branch Office Responsible Supervisor in Control, or Business Closure

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Within 30 days of a change to information reported on the initial registration application.

Florida Interior Design Firm License

Not required



Interior Design Firm licensure is not required on the State level in Florida.

Florida no longer requires interior design firms to obtain a license.

More information: Florida Board of Architecture and Interior Design

Florida Interior Designer License

Agency:Florida Board of Architecture and Interior Design
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Interior Designer – Initial by Registration (ID 1)

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$30

Reciprocal Registration

Form:

Interior Designer – Registration by Endorsement (ID 4)

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$30

Notes:

Reciprocal registration for interior designers licensed in other jurisdictions.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Due:

By February 28 of odd-numbered years.

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