Wisconsin Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Registered Interior Designers

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An applicant may apply for registration if he or she holds an unexpired registration in another state in which registration requirements are not lower than those in Wisconsin. The applicant must have passed the NCARB exam and have 7 years of architectural experience (education included). Applicants may apply using the NCARB Council Record or application by examination. 

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By July 31 of even-numbered years.

Application for Certificate of Authorization

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8-12 weeks depending on processing. Applicants will be notified by mail and/or email.

• You may file with the Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers, and Professional Land Surveyors and the Department of Financial Institutions concurrently.

Domestic Applicants:

• For each of the firm's professional services, identify a Wisconsin licensed design professional to act as the individual in responsible charge in Wisconsin.

Foreign Applicants:

• For each of the firm's professional services, identify a Wisconsin licensed design professional to act as the individual in responsible charge in Wisconsin.
• Obtain a certificate of good standing from your business entity's home state (to be filed during the foreign qualification process). The certificate cannot be more than 60 days old when filing foreign qualification documents.

Domestic Applicants:

1. File entity formation documents with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) - Corporation Section.
2. File an Application for Certificate of Authorization with the Wisconsin Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers and Professional Land Surveyors.

Foreign Applicants:

1. Determine whether or not your entity will need to foreign qualify in Wisconsin. If not required, skip to step 3.
2. File foreign qualification documents with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) - Corporation Section.
3. File an Application for Certificate of Authorization with the Wisconsin Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers and Professional Land Surveyors.

• List of officers, directors, members, or partners of the firm including titles and addresses
• List of branch office locations including licensee in responsible charge
• List of all Wisconsin credential holders employed by the firm who will be in responsible charge of the work performed in Wisconsin, including addresses and license numbers
• Convictions and Pending Charges form (if applicable)

Form 929: Report of Renewal Information for COA

Mail, fax, or online.

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By January 31 of even-numbered years.

• List of directors, officers, managers, or members of the firm including addresses
• Sealed certificate pages for each licensee employed by the firm which also specifies which licensees act as the responsible licensee
• List of branch office locations including licensee in responsible charge

​Application for Electrical, Fire Protection, HVAC, Plumbing and Private Sewage System Examinations   (New Graduates/Exam Candidates must submit Form #2100 to be approved for examinations.),  Application for Designer of Engineering Systems Permit, ​Application for Fee Reduction (This form must accompany the application for the credential) (if applicable), Designer of Engineering Systems Applicant Appraisal Form (3 Appraisal Forms Required)

Designer of Engineering Systems Applicant Appraisal Form: Provide replies from three (3) references having personal knowledge of your experience, one of whom is a Registered Architect, Professional Engineer, or holds a permit as a Designer of Engineering Systems. Family members can act as supplemental references in support of an application, but not as one of the three (3) required responses. Type or print your name in the box at the top of each form prior to distribution. Forms must be forwarded by you to this office with your application. 

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Your application for registration will be presented to the Board for review when all required documents have been received. You are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible to allow processing and review of application before the Board meets. You’ll find a schedule of tentative Board meetings on the Department’s web site at http://dsps.wi.gov.

• Official transcripts: Transcripts must be forwarded directly by the college to you. If you attended more than one school and transfer credits appear on the transcript from the school where the degree was received, it is not necessary to provide a transcript from the first school(s). Unofficial copies of transcripts are not acceptable.
• Expereince record (form #463) : Evaluated by the Board to determine whether the experience you document meets the qualifying engineering experience as defined in Wis. Admin. Code § A-E 5. Provide a complete chronological listing of your experience. The beginning and ending month and year of employment must be shown for each engagement.
• Designer of Engineering Systems Applicant Appraisal Form (form #989) - Provide replies from three (3) references, one of whom is a Registered Architect, Professional Engineer, or holds a permit as a Designer of Engineering Systems.
• Applicants applying for a permit as a Designer of Engineering Systems on the basis that they hold a current Wisconsin master plumber license are
  required to submit the Application for Designer of Engineering Systems Permit (form #1897).

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By January 31 of even-numbered years. Should you receive your initial credential in the months leading up to this date, you are still required to renew your license by the statutorily defined date.

$25 penalty fee if filed late.

If you do not intend to practice and want your license to be placed in Retired status, you can partially renew online. If your credential status is not already in Retired status, you can complete the renewal online, up to the payment. Do not pay online. Follow instructions given during the renewal process.

If you complete the renewal for Retired status online, you will need to email our office to request paper renewal forms: DSPSRenewal@wisconsin.gov. You will also need to submit Form R443. Please be sure to inform staff at the Department to include Form R443 for you to complete or you can print it from the website.