Florida Board of Architecture and Interior Design

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

Mail or online.

$20

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.

Architect – Professional Licensure for Military Personnel/Veterans/Military Spouses (MVL 003)

• This application is for any individual that is currently serving, or has formerly served and received an honorable discharge, as an active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States, or a spouse or surviving spouse of such member; and currently holds a valid license for the corresponding profession in another state, the District of Columbia, any United States territory or possession, or a foreign jurisdiction. Applicants meeting these requirements will not be required to pass a Florida examination.

Architect – Professional Licensure under the Servicemember Civil Relief Act (SCRA 1)

• This application is for any individual that has relocated to Florida due to military orders, and holds a valid license or certification for the corresponding profession in another state, District of Columbia, any possession or territory of the United States, or any foreign jurisdiction; and is currently serving, as an active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States or is a spouse of such member who wishes to qualify for Professional License Portability in Florida under the Servicemember Civil Relief Act (SCRA) pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 4025(a).

Mail or online.

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

Online

$100

By February 28 of odd-numbered years.

Form AR 5: Qualify an Architectural Business Organization

Mail

$0

• 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.

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.

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.

• 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

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

$0

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