Georgia State Board of Architects & Interior Designers


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We are a service company that can help you file with the Georgia State Board of Architects & Interior Designers. 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:
237 Coliseum Drive
Macon, GA 31217

Phone: (478) 207-2440

Web: Home Name search Forms File online

Licenses

We track the following licenses with the Georgia State Board of Architects & Interior Designers 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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Georgia Architect License

Agency:Georgia State Board of Architects & Interior Designers
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 Georgia for the first time.

Form:

Application for Architect Examination

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$50 application fee + either $5 online processing fee or $10 mail-in processing fee

Reciprocal Registration

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

Form:

Application for Architectural Registration by Reciprocity

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$50 application fee + either $5 online processing fee or $10 mail-in processing fee

Notarize:Required

Registration Renewal

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

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$90 renewal fee + $5 online processing fee

Due:

By June 30 of odd-numbered years.

Georgia Architecture Firm License

Not required



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

Architecture firms are not licensed at the state level in Georgia. Business entities are permitted to practice architecture provided that they comply with O.C.G.A. § 43-4-10.

More information: Georgia State Board of Architects & Interior Designers
Law:

GA Code § 43-4-10

Eligible Entity Types:
  • Business Corporations
  • Professional Corporations
  • Limited Liability Companies
  • Partnerships
Ownership Requirements:

Business Corporations:

  • Either one of the principal officers must be a Georgia licensed architect or;
  • an employee who is a Georgia licensed architect with an ownership interest must be designated in writing as holding a position of authority within the firm which authorizes him or her to direct the architectural services offered by that firm.

Professional Corporations:

  • All shareholders of Georgia PCs must be licensed to practice architecture.
  • At least one member of the board of directors and the president of a professional corporation shall be licensed to practice the profession for which the corporation is organized.

Limited Liability Companies:

  • Either one of the members must be a Georgia licensed architect or;
  • an employee who is a Georgia licensed architect with an ownership interest must be designated in writing as holding a position of authority within the firm which authorizes him or her to direct the architectural services offered by that firm.

Partnerships:

  • Either one of the partners must be a Georgia licensed architect or;
  • an employee who is a Georgia licensed architect with an ownership interest must be designated in writing as holding a position of authority within the firm which authorizes him or her to direct the architectural services offered by that firm.

Georgia Interior Designer Registration

Agency:Georgia State Board of Architects & Interior Designers
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Interior Designer Registration

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$50 + either $5 online processing fee or $10 mail-in processing fee

Reciprocal Registration

Form:

Application for Interior Designer Registration

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$50 + either $5 online processing fee or $10 mail-in processing fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$90 renewal fee + $5 online processing fee

Due:

By June 30 of odd-numbered years.

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