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Vermont Architecture Industry Licensing

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Licensing requirements for architecture industry firms and individuals in Vermont.

This page provides an overview of architecture industry licensing in Vermont 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.

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Vermont Architecture Company Licenses

Vermont Architecture Firm License

Not required



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

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: Vermont Office of Professional Regulation - Board of Architects
Law:

26 V.S.A. § 203

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

Business Corporations:

  • Officers and directors need not be licensed, but the corporation must have at least one employee who is a Vermont licensed architect and who is responsible for the firm's practice of architecture in Vermont.

Professional Corporations:

  • All of the shareholders, at least 1/2 of the directors, and all of the officers (excluding the secretary and treasurer) must be licensed in a professional service performed by the firm.

Limited Liability Companies:

  • Members and managers need not be licensed, but the LLC must have at least one employee who is a Vermont licensed architect and who is responsible for the firm's practice of architecture in Vermont.

Professional Limited Liability Companies:

  • At least 1/2 of the managers and all of the members (excluding the secretary and treasurer) must be licensed in a professional service performed by the firm.

Partnerships:

  • Partners need not be licensed, but the partnership must have at least one employee who is a Vermont licensed architect and who is responsible for the firm's practice of architecture in Vermont.

Vermont Interior Design Firm License

Not required



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

Vermont does not currently license or register interior design businesses.

Vermont Landscape Architecture Firm License

Not required



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

More information: Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation

Individual Licenses

Vermont Individual Architecture Licenses

Vermont Architect License

Agency:Vermont Office of Professional Regulation - Board of Architects
Exam Required?Yes

Initial Registration

This section applies to architects that are applying for a license in Vermont for the first time.

Instructions:

NCARB Certificate 

1.Completeonline application andpay non-refundable application fee.

2.National Council of architectural registration boards certificate officially transmitted by NCARB electronically

 

Examination

1. Complete online application and pay non refundable application fee
2. Scanned copy of Employer Reference Form signed by your supervisor(s). This is required in addition to the AXP record.
3.Official complete AXP record submitted by NCARB.
4. Official school transcript verifying your education must be submitted directly by your institution

Option 1 –hold a NAAB accredited professional degree and have documented at least 2/3 of the required AXP requirement with NCARB.

Option 2 -For admittance to take the A.R.E. exam without an NAAB accredited professional degree, your years of education and experience acceptable to the Board must total 9 years (See 2.2.1.2.2 below).•Applicants may be allowed to begin taking the ARE exam with the completion of at least 8 years of experience of the total 9 years required and with at least 2/3 of the AXP requirement documented with NCARB. 

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$80.00 application fee + $100 exam fee

Original Ink:Not required
Notarization Required?:Not required
Required Attachments:
  • NCARB Certificate 
    • NCARB Ceritficate 
  • Examination 
    • Employer Reference Form 
    • AXP Record
    • Offical transcript 

Reciprocal Registration

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

Instructions:

For endorsement or reciprocity: To qualify, an applicant must be licensed or certified in good standing in another state or
jurisdiction in which the standards and qualifications required for regulation in that jurisdiction are substantially
equivalent to Vermont's. IPAL is accepted with this path to licensure as long as all other VT licensure qualifications have been met.
1. Complete online application and pay non refundable application fee
2. Enter all states where you have been or are currently licensed.
3. Verification of your licensure submitted from your original state of licensure and from your most recent state of licensure,
if different.
4. Official school transcript verifying your education must be submitted directly by your
institution.
5. Scanned copy of Employer Reference Form signed by your supervisor(s). This is required in addition to the AXP record.
6. Official complete AXP record submitted by NCARB

Filing Method:

Online 

Agency Fee:

$80

Required Attachments:
  • Transcript 
  • Verification of original licensure. 
  • EMployer Reference Form 
  • AXP Record

Registration Renewal

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

Agency Fee:

$155

Due:

By January 31 of odd-numbered years.

Vermont Interior Designer License

Not required



Interior Designer licensure is not required on the State level in Vermont.

Vermont Landscape Architect License

Agency:Vermont Office of Professional Regulation - Landscape Architecture Section

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Reciprocal Registration

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$240

Due:

Biennially by the date of issuance.

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.