Louisiana State Board of Architectural Examiners
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Contact Information
9625 Fenway, Suite B
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Phone: (225) 925-4802
Fax: (225) 925-4726
Web: Home Name search Forms File online
Email: bd@lsbae.com
Licenses
We track the following licenses with the Louisiana State Board of Architectural Examiners in order to provide compliance services to our clients. As a client, you see this and other Compliance Core™ data in License Manager in-line with your licenses.
Louisiana Architect License
Agency: | Louisiana State Board of Architectural Examiners |
Exam Required? | Yes |
Initial Registration
This section applies to architects that are applying for a license in Louisiana for the first time.
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Agency Fee: | $90 for residents and $150 for non-residents |
Reciprocal Registration
This section applies to architects licensed in another state that are looking for reciprocal licensure in Louisiana.
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Agency Fee: | $150 for residents and $300 for non-residents |
Notes: | To obtain a reciprocal registration in Louisiana, all applicants must hold a current and valid license in a U.S. jurisdiction and an NCARB certificate. |
How to Apply: |
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Registration Renewal
This section applies to architects that are already licensed in Louisiana and need to renew their license.
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Agency Fee: | $90 for resident architects and $175 for out of state architects. |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Louisiana Architectural Firm Registration
Initial Registration
This section applies to architectural firms that are applying for a license in Louisiana for the first time. If you already have a license and are looking to renew it, please see the renewal section.
Filing Method: | Email a Firm Application Request Form to hlavigne@lsbae.com then apply through the online portal after board approval. |
Agency Fee: | $75 for in-state firms and $150 for out-of-state firms. |
Before you Apply: | Domestic Applicants:
Foreign Applicants:
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How to Apply: | Domestic Applicants:
Foreign Applicants:
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Registration Renewal
This section applies to architectural firms that are already licensed in Louisiana and need to renew their license.
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Agency Fee: | $75 for in-state firms and $150 for out-of-state firms. |
Due: | Annually by June 30. |
Penalties: | Firms that fail to renew their license and continue to practice are subject to the following fines:
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Amendment
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Due: | Information must be up to date before the next renewal period. |
Notes: | Notify board via email with the changes. |
Reinstatement
Instructions: | Instructions for how to apply for reinstatement can be found here. |
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Agency Fee: | $150 in-state; $300 out-of-state |
Penalties: | Firms practicing architecture in Louisiana without renewing their registration may be assessed a fine of up to $1,000 for the first year and $1,000 per year thereafter and will be publicly reprimanded. |
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Louisiana Architectural-Engineering Corporation Registration (AEC)
Initial Registration
This section applies to architectural-engineering corporations that are applying for a license in Louisiana for the first time. If you already have a license and are looking to renew it, please see the renewal section.
Filing Method: | Email a Firm Application Request Form to hlavigne@lsbae.com then apply through the online portal after board approval. |
Agency Fee: | $75 for in-state firms and $150 for out-of-state firms. |
Before you Apply: | Domestic Applicants:
Foreign Applicants:
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How to Apply: | Domestic Applicants:
Foreign Applicants:
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Registration Renewal
This section applies to architectural-engineering corporations that are already licensed in Louisiana and need to renew their license.
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 for in-state firms and $150 for out-of-state firms. |
Due: | Annually by June 30. |
Amendment
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Due: | Information must be up to date before the next renewal period. |
Notes: | Notify board via email with the changes. |
Reinstatement
Form: | Architectural-Engineering Corporation Registration Reinstatement Form |
Agency Fee: | $150 in-state; $300 out-of-state |
Louisiana Professional Architectural Corporation Registration (PAC)
Initial Registration
This section applies to professional architectural corporations that are applying for a license in Louisiana for the first time. If you already have a license and are looking to renew it, please see the renewal section.
Form: | Email a Firm Application Request Form to hlavigne@lsbae.com then apply through the online portal after board approval. |
Agency Fee: | $75 for in-state firms and $150 for out-of-state firms. |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Notarization Required?: | Not required |
Before you Apply: | Domestic Applicants:
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How to Apply: | Domestic Applicants:
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Registration Renewal
This section applies to professional architectural corporations that are already licensed in Louisiana and need to renew their license.
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 for in-state firms and $150 for out-of-state firms. |
Due: | Annually by June 30. |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Notarization Required?: | Not required |
Amendment
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Due: | Information must be up to date before the next renewal period. |
Notes: | Notify board via email with the changes. |
Reinstatement
Form: | Professional Architectural Corporation Registration Reinstatement Form |
Agency Fee: | $150 in-state; $300 out-of-state |
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