New Mexico Board of Examiners for Architects

• BEA Pathway - If you are an experienced architect not certified by NCARB but you believe are qualified for licensure you may be able to apply using the Broadly Experienced Architect Program.
  • Obtain application materials from the New Mexico Board of Examiners
  • Submit application $1000 fee and related materials
  • Approved applicants interview before 3 board members

• Exam Candidates - All the information you need to obtain initial licensure in the State of New Mexico.
  • Apply with NCARB to qualify for Certification.
  • NCARB notifies the New Mexico Board of Examiners for Architects about your application.
  • You will receive an email from the New Mexico Board of Examiners with instructions to login to the application portal. 
    Login to the portal to continue your application process.

BEA applicants $1000

• BEA Pathway
  • Current and valid registration issued by the licensing authority of another NCARB jurisdiction and have held such registration with no disciplinary action for at least five (5) years
  • Sufficient evidence of my academic training and work experience directly related to architecture which demonstrates minimum competence in the practice of Architecture, including training and experience in (1) design and construction documents, (2) construction administration, (3) project management, and (4) architectural related activities
  • State pf NM Affidavit 

1. Notify NCARB of your desire to apply for licensure in New Mexico
2. NCARB provides a copy of your certification to the New Mexico Board of Examiners for Architects
3. You will receive an email from the New Mexico Board of Examiners with information to login to the application portal.
4. Login to the portal, complete application and pay application fees online.

• Out-of-state: $325.00
• In-state: $225.00

At this time forty-three (43) states require a professional degree for initial licensure. New Mexico is one of these states. With regards to providing an alternative means for satisfying the education requirements: currently seventeen (17) states provide for this, with thirty-three (33) not allowing for this exception. New Mexico is one of the thirty-three

• NCARB Evaluation of Record (“blue cover” only)
• NCARB Supplemental Evaluation
• Notarized Application – sent to applicant by Board via email following receipt of NCARB documents
• Pass jurisprudence exam

$225.00 for in-state residency; $325.00 for out-of-state residency.

By December 31 of odd-numbered years.