Virginia Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects
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Contact Information
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400
Richmond, VA 23230-4917
Phone: (804) 367-8506
Fax: (866) 465-6206
Web: Home Name search
Email: apelscidla@dpor.virginia.gov
Licenses
We track the following licenses with the Virginia Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape 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.
Virginia Architect License
Agency: | Virginia Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects |
Exam Required? | Yes |
Initial Registration
This section applies to architects that are applying for a license in Virginia for the first time.
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Reciprocal Registration
This section applies to architects licensed in another state that are looking for reciprocal licensure in Virginia.
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Notes: | Applicants applying for licensure by comity without an NCARB Certificate Record must meet the eligibility requirements in effect in Virginia at the time of their original licensure in another jurisdiction. If the applicant does not meet the Virginia requirements that were in effect at the time of original licensure, the applicant shall be required to meet the Virginia entry requirements current at the time the completed application for comity is received in the Board's office. |
Required Attachments: | If applying with a NCARB Certificate Record:
If applying without a NCARB Certificate Record:
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Registration Renewal
This section applies to architects that are already licensed in Virginia and need to renew their license.
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $55 |
Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
Virginia Business Entity Branch Office Registration
Agency: | Virginia Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Typically 3-5 business days, but could take as long as 3 weeks. |
Agency Fee: | $45 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $35 |
Due: | By February 28 of even-numbered years. |
Amendment
Change of Status
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Email to apelscidla@dpor.virginia.gov |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Due: | Any changes of status including, but not limited to, change in entity, name (including assumed names), address, place of business or responsible persons at each place of business must be reported to the board by the registered entity within 30 days of the occurrence. |
Law: | |
Notarization Required?: | Required |
Reinstatement
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $80 for licenses expired for 30 days or more. |
Virginia Business Entity Registration
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Instructions: | Mail to:
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Agency Fee: | $90 |
Turnaround: | Typically 3-5 business days, but could take as long as 3 weeks. |
Notarization Required?: | Required |
Before you Apply: | Domestic Applicants:
Foreign Applicants:
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How to Apply: | Domestic Applicants:
Foreign Applicants:
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Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $45 |
Due: | By December 31 of odd-numbered years. Renewals may be filed as early as 90 days prior to the expiration date. |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Notarization Required?: | Not required |
Notes: | The department automatically mails a renewal notice to the business address of record approximately 45 days prior to the expiration date. |
Amendment
Change of Status
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Email to apelscidla@dpor.virginia.gov |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Due: | Any changes of status including, but not limited to, change in entity, name (including assumed names), address, place of business or responsible persons at each place of business must be reported to the board by the registered entity within 30 days of the occurrence. |
Law: | |
Notarization Required?: | Required |
Reinstatement
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 for licenses expired for at least 6 months but less than 5 years and $300 for licenses expired for more than 5 years. |
Virginia Interior Designer Certification
Agency: | Virginia Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $45 |
Reciprocal Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $45 |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $45 |
Due: | Biennially by the end of the month of initial certification. |
Virginia Land Surveyor B License
Agency: | Virginia Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $90 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $90 |
Due: | Biennially by the end of the month of issuance. |
Virginia Land Surveyor License
Agency: | Virginia Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $90 |
Reciprocal Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $90 |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $90 |
Due: | Biennially by the end of the month of issuance. |
Virginia Landscape Architect License
Agency: | Virginia Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $125 |
Reciprocal Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $125 |
Required Attachments: | Applying by Comity with a CLARB Certificate Record:
Applying by Comity without a CLARB Certificate Record:
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $110 |
Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
Virginia Professional Corporation Branch Office Registration
Agency: | Virginia Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $30 |
Turnaround: | Typically 3-5 business days, but could take as long as 3 weeks. |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Due: | By February 28 of even-numbered years. |
Amendment
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Notes: | No forms are provided for amendments; instead firms should submit updates to their registration via mail. |
Reinstatement
Form: | Professional Corporation Branch Office Application (Reinstatement) |
Agency Fee: | $55 for licenses expired for 30 days or more. |
Virginia Professional Corporation Registration
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $30 |
Turnaround: | Typically 3-5 business days, but could take as long as 3 weeks. |
Before you Apply: | Domestic Applicants:
Foreign Applicants:
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How to Apply: | Domestic Applicants:
Foreign Applicants:
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Due: | By December 31 of odd-numbered years. Renewals may be filed as early as 90 days prior to the expiration date. |
Notes: | The department automatically mails a renewal notice to the business address of record approximately 45 days prior to the expiration date. |
Amendment
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Notes: | No forms are provided for amendments; instead firms should submit updates to their registration via mail. |
Reinstatement
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $125 for licenses expired for at least 6 months but less than 5 years and $275 for licenses expired for more than 5 years. |
Virginia Professional Engineer License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $60 |
Reciprocal Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $60 |
Required Attachments: | Comity Applicants with an NCEES Council Record:
Comity Applicants without an NCEES Council Record:
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $80 |
Due: | Biennially by the end of the month of issuance. |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Notarization Required?: | Not required |
Virginia Professional Limited Liability Company Branch Office Registration
Agency: | Virginia Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects |
Initial Registration
Form: | Professional Limited Liability Company Branch Office Application |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Turnaround: | Typically 3-5 business days, but could take as long as 3 weeks. |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | By February 28 of even-numbered years. |
Amendment
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Notes: | No forms are provided for amendments; instead firms should submit updates to their registration via mail. |
Reinstatement
Form: | Professional Limited Liability Company Branch Office Application (Reinstatement) |
Agency Fee: | $80 for licenses expired for 30 days or more. |
Virginia Professional Limited Liability Company Registration
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Turnaround: | Typically 3-5 business days, but could take as long as 3 weeks. |
Before you Apply: | Domestic Applicants:
Foreign Applicants:
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How to Apply: | Domestic Applicants:
Foreign Applicants:
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | By December 31 of odd-numbered years. |
Amendment
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Notes: | No forms are provided for amendments; instead firms should submit updates to their registration via mail. |
Reinstatement
Form: | Professional Limited Liability Company Application (Reinstatement) |
Agency Fee: | $150 for licenses expired for at least 6 months but less than 5 years and $300 for licenses expired for more than 5 years. |
Virginia Surveyor Photogrammetrist License
Agency: | Virginia Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $90 |
Reciprocal Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $90 |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $90 |
Due: | Biennially by the end of the month of issuance. |
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