New Mexico Board of Examiners for Architects


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Contact Information

Physical address:
No. 5 Calle Medico
Suite C
Santa Fe, NM 87505

Mailing address:
P.O. Box 509
Santa Fe, NM 87504

Phone: (505) 982-2869
Fax: (505) 982-8953

Web: Home Name search
Email: nmbea@state.nm.us

Notes: Business Hours: 8-Noon, 1-5 PM Mountain Time, Monday - Friday

Licenses

We track the following licenses with the New Mexico Board of Examiners for Architects 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.

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New Mexico Architect License

Agency:New Mexico Board of Examiners for Architects
Exam Required?Yes

Initial Registration

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

Form:By contacting the New Mexico Board following the Board’s receipt of the individual’s NCARB certificate.
Instructions:
  • 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.
Agency Fee:

BEA applicants $1000

Required Attachments:
  • 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 

Reciprocal Registration

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

Instructions:
  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.
Agency Fee:
  • Out-of-state: $325.00
  • In-state: $225.00
Notes:

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

Required Attachments:
  • 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

Registration Renewal

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

Agency Fee:

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

Due:

Registrants whose birth year is an even number renew their registrations by December 31 of every even-numbered year. Registrants whose birth year is an odd number renew their registrations by December 31 of every odd-numbered year.

New Mexico Architecture Firm License

Not required



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

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: New Mexico Board of Examiners for Architects
Law:

NMSA § 61-15-6

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

Business Corporations:

  • If the firm primarily offers architectural services, at least one owner and a majority of shareholders must be licensed architects.

Professional Corporations:

  • All shareholders and incorporators must be individuals licensed in a professional service provided by the firm or entities that are similarly qualified.

Limited Liability Companies:

  • If the firm primarily offers architectural services, a majority of members must be licensed architects.

Partnerships:

  • If the firm primarily offers architectural services, a majority of partners must be licensed architects

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