Oregon State Board of Architect Examiners
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Contact Information
205 Liberty St. NE Suite A
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: (503) 763-0662
Fax: (503) 364-0510
Web: Home Name search
Email: architectboard@osbae.oregon.gov
Notes: Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Licenses
We track the following licenses with the Oregon State Board of Architect 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.
Oregon Architect License
Agency: | Oregon State Board of Architect Examiners |
Exam Required? | Yes |
Initial Registration
This section applies to architects that are applying for a license in Oregon for the first time.
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Instructions: | Registration by Examination
Architect Emeritus
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Filing Method: | Email architectboard@osbae.oregon.gov |
Agency Fee: | $75-$150 application fee + $75 exam fee |
Notes: | An architect that provides architectural services under any name other than their individual name registered with the Board followed by the title "Architect" must also register as a firm with OSBAE and the Oregon Secretary of State. |
Reciprocal Registration
This section applies to architects licensed in another state that are looking for reciprocal licensure in Oregon.
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Agency Fee: | $100 reciprical fee + $200 registration fee |
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Registration Renewal
This section applies to architects that are already licensed in Oregon and need to renew their license.
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Agency Fee: | $200 |
Due: | Biennially by December 31. Registrations ending with an even number renew every even-numbered year and registrations ending with an odd number renew every odd-numbered year. |
Oregon Architectural Firm Registration
Initial Registration
This section applies to architectural firms that are applying for a license in Oregon for the first time. If you already have a license and are looking to renew it, please see the renewal section.
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Filing Method: | Mail or email to architectboard@osbae.oregon.gov |
Agency Fee: | $100 application fee + $200 registration fee |
Turnaround: | 2-3 weeks |
Notarization Required?: | Required |
Notes: | Name Requirements
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Before you Apply: | Domestic Applicants:
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How to Apply: | Domestic Applicants:
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Registration Renewal
This section applies to architectural firms that are already licensed in Oregon and need to renew their license.
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Agency Fee: | $200 |
Due: | Annually by January 31. Firms that initially apply for a license after October 1 of a given year are not required to also renew by January 31 of the upcoming year. |
Notes: | Registered firms will receive a renewal notice, through e-mail, in December. |
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Amendment
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Due: | Within 60 days of the effective date of the change. |
Notes: | A change of firm name requires that you reapply. |
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- Oregon Secretary of State - Corporations Division
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