Kentucky Architecture Industry Licensing
Licensing requirements for architecture industry firms and individuals in Kentucky.
This page provides an overview of architecture industry licensing in Kentucky for individuals and firms. You will find state requirements, application fees, filing instructions, and more. For assistance with licensing, please contact us to learn about our software and managed license services.
Company Licenses
Kentucky Architecture Company Licenses
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: |
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| Ownership Requirements: | Business Corporations:
Professional Corporations:
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Kentucky Interior Design Firm License
Not required
Interior Design Firm licensure is not required on the State level in Kentucky.
Kentucky does not currently license or register interior design businesses.
Kentucky Landscape Architecture Firm License
Not required
Landscape Architecture Firm licensure is not required on the State level in Kentucky.
Licenses are not issued at the state level for landscape architect firms in Kentucky, but individual landscape architects must include firm information in their license application.
More information: Kentucky Landscape Architect Registration BoardIndividual Licenses
Kentucky Individual Architecture Licenses
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.
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| 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.
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| Agency Fee: | $200 application fee + $125 license fee |
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Registration Renewal
This section applies to architects that are already licensed in Kentucky and need to renew their license.
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| Agency Fee: | $125 |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
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
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| Agency Fee: | $100 application fee + $250 certification fee |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
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| 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. |
Kentucky Professional Landscape Architecture License
| Agency: | Kentucky Landscape Architect Registration Board |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for License to Practice Professional Landscape Architecture |
| Agency Fee: | $250 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Reciprocal Registration
| Form: | Application for License to Practice Professional Landscape Architecture |
| Agency Fee: | $250 |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Notes: | CLARB Council Record holders who request that CLARB send the Council Record to the Kentucky Board, do not need to complete the entire application. The "Experience" page of the application does not need to be completed; please note "See CLARB Council Record" in that section of the application. Any professional references once a part of the Council Record are no longer transmitted to the Boards, so you'll need to provide (and we'll need to contact) five professionals to serve as references. Three must be landscape architects. |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $250 |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
Learn about architecture licensing in other states:
ARE (Architect Registration Examination) - Assesses candidates for their knowledge, skills, and ability to provide the various services required to be a practicing architect.
AXP (Architectural Experience Program) - NCARB program for architectural internship, a requirement for licensure that occurs after filling the educational requirements.
BEFA (Broadly Experienced Foreign Architect) - An alternative NCARB certification that allows foreign architects to independently practice architecture.
COA (Certificate of Authorization) - The most common name of the registration required for firms to practice architecture in a given state.
Design Firm - Architectural firm registration is sometimes grouped with engineering and land surveying on a single “design firm” application form.
NCARB Certification - Licensed architects have the option to become Certificate holders to signify that they have met national standards established by U.S. licensing boards for protecting public health, safety, and welfare. Certification also facilitates reciprocal registration in all 54 jurisdictions, 11 Canadian jurisdictions, and can be used to support an application for licensure in other countries.
Reciprocity - This is when a licensed architect in one state can provide documentation (often a NCARB certificate) to more easily apply for licensure in another jurisdiction.
State Board - Often referred to as the State Architects Licensure Board or Board of Architects, an individual state’s board serves as the regulatory authority for architects. The board qualifies and licenses individuals seeking architectural licensure. The board is responsible for preserving the public health, safety, and welfare of individuals who occupy built environments.
National Architecture Accrediting Board
NAAB establishes criteria for and accredits professional architecture degree programs in the United States.
The American Institute of
Architecture Students (AIAS)
AIAS is an independent, student-run group that promotes excellence in architecture education, training, and practice.
The American Institute of Architects (AIA)
AIA is a voluntary professional organization for architects providing advocacy, information, and community.
The Association of Collegiate
Schools of Architecture (ACSA)
ACSA represents architectural education programs across the globe.
The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
NCARB is the national organization representing the state registration boards.
