South Carolina Board of Architectural Examiners
Please Note
We are a service company that can help you file with the South Carolina Board of Architectural Examiners. We are not associated with this nor any other government agency. We offer paid services and software to help you file. You are not required to purchase our service to file - you may file directly with this agency without using our service.
Contact Information
Synergy Business Park, Kingstree Building
110 Centerview Dr.
Columbia, SC 29210
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 11419
Columbia, SC 29211-1419
Phone: (803) 896-4408
Web: Home Name search Forms
Email: Contact.Arch@llr.sc.gov
Notes: Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
Licenses
We track the following licenses with the South Carolina 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.
South Carolina Architect License
Agency: | South Carolina Board of Architectural Examiners |
Exam Required? | Yes |
Initial Registration
This section applies to architects that are applying for a license in South Carolina for the first time.
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Agency Fee: | $165 |
Reciprocal Registration
This section applies to architects licensed in another state that are looking for reciprocal licensure in South Carolina.
Instructions: | Reciprocity requirements, instructions and supplemental forms |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $165 |
Notes: | All applicants for licensure by reciprocity must hold an NCARB Certificate. |
Registration Renewal
This section applies to architects that are already licensed in South Carolina and need to renew their license.
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Agency Fee: | $115 |
Due: | By June 30 of odd-numbered years. |
South Carolina Certificate of Authorization (Architecture)
Initial Registration
This section applies to architectural firms that are applying for a license in South Carolina 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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Agency Fee: | $100 |
Turnaround: | Applications take up to 2 weeks to process |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Notarization Required?: | Not required |
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 South Carolina and need to renew their license.
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $185 |
Due: | By August 31 of odd-numbered years. |
Amendment
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Due: | If there is a change in ownership, management, or the architect in responsible charge during the year, the change must be filed with the board within 30 days. |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Notarization Required?: | Not required |
Notes: | Notify the board in writing with any changes. Address changes can be reported online. |
Reinstatement
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
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- South Carolina Office of the Attorney General - Money Services Division
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