Washington State Department of Licensing - State Board of Architects
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Contact Information
405 Black Lake Blvd SW
Olympia, WA 98502
Mailing address:
PO Box 35001
Seattle, WA 98124
Phone: (360) 664-1388
Fax: (360) 570-7098
Web: Home Company search Individual search Forms
Email: architects@dol.wa.gov
Notes: They do not accept applications or payments through overnight mail service. Office hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Licenses
We track the following licenses with the Washington State Department of Licensing - State Board of 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.
Washington Architect License
Agency: | Washington State Department of Licensing - State Board of Architects |
Exam Required? | Yes |
Initial Registration
This section applies to architects that are applying for a license in Washington for the first time.
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Instructions: | Architect by Direct Registration with NCARB or Architect by Exam |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $216.50 |
Reciprocal Registration
This section applies to architects licensed in another state that are looking for reciprocal licensure in Washington.
Form: | |
Instructions: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $520.50 |
Registration Renewal
This section applies to architects that are already licensed in Washington and need to renew their license.
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $109 renewal fee + $6.50 Washington State Building Code Council fee |
Due: | Biennially by the licensee's date of birth. Licenses can be renewed starting 120 days from the expiration date. |
Washington Design Firm Certificate of Authorization
Initial Registration
This section applies to architectural firms that are applying for a license in Washington for the first time. If you already have a license and are looking to renew it, please see the renewal section.
Form: | Business License Application and Registered Professional Design Firm Addendum |
Agency Fee: | $19 business license fee + $292 new application fee + $6.50 surcharge fee |
Turnaround: | 4-5 weeks |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Notarization Required?: | Not required |
Notes: | Firms with branch offices in Washington are required to designate a currently licensed professional engineer and/or land surveyor who will be in “responsible charge” for the services offered at the branch location |
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 Washington and need to renew their license.
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Agency Fee: | $145.50 renewal fee + $11 processing fee. |
Due: | Annually by date of initial issuance. |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Notarization Required?: | Not required |
Notes: | Renewal notices are emailed to license holders about 6 weeks prior to the expiration date. |
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Amendment
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Agency Fee: | $0 |
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