Missouri Architecture Industry Licensing
Licensing requirements for architecture industry firms and individuals in Missouri.
This page provides an overview of architecture industry licensing in Missouri for individuals and firms. You will find state requirements, application fees, filing instructions, and more. For assistance with licensing, please contact us to learn about our software and managed license services.
Company Licenses
Missouri Architecture Company Licenses
Missouri Corporate Certificate of Authority (Architecture)
Initial Registration
This section applies to architectural firms that are applying for a license in Missouri for the first time. If you already have a license and are looking to renew it, please see the renewal section.
| Form: | Application for Corporate Certificate of Authority or Application for Corporate Certificate of Authority - Limited Liability Company for LLCs. |
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| Agency Fee: | $200 |
| Turnaround: | 1-2 weeks |
| Notarization Required?: | Required |
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Registration Renewal
This section applies to architectural firms that are already licensed in Missouri and need to renew their license.
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| Agency Fee: | $50 renewal fee + $1.25 online processing fee |
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Amendment
Affidavit to Amend Managing Agent
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| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Within 30 days after the effective day of the change. |
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Reinstatement
| Form: | Corporate Certificate of Authority Application for Re-Authorization |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
Missouri Corporate Certificate of Authority (Landscape Architecture)
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Corporate Certificate of Authority or Application for Corporate Certificate of Authority - Limited Liability Company for LLCs. |
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| Agency Fee: | $200 |
| Turnaround: | 1-2 weeks |
| Notarization Required?: | Required |
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Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $50 renewal fee + $1.25 online processing fee |
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Amendment
Affidavit to Amend Managing Agent
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| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Within 30 days after the effective day of the change. |
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| Notes: | If there is any change in any of the persons listed in the entity's application, including the managing agent, the change must be reported within 30 days. |
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Reinstatement
| Form: | Corporate Certificate of Authority Application for Re-Authorization |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
Missouri Interior Design Firm License
Not required
Interior Design Firm licensure is not required on the State level in Missouri.
Missouri does not currently license or register interior design businesses.
Individual Licenses
Missouri Individual Architecture Licenses
Missouri Architect License
| Agency: | Missouri Board For Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors and Professional Landscape Architects |
| Exam Required? | Yes |
Initial Registration
This section applies to architects that are applying for a license in Missouri for the first time.
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| Agency Fee: | $100 |
Reciprocal Registration
This section applies to architects licensed in another state that are looking for reciprocal licensure in Missouri.
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| Agency Fee: | $200 |
| Notes: | If you do not have an NCARB certification, but have been licensed for at least one year in another state with no disciplinary action, complaints, or investigation and meet the educational requirements in effect in that state, use the Application for Licensure by Comity Pursuant to Section 324.009 application instead. |
Registration Renewal
This section applies to architects that are already licensed in Missouri and need to renew their license.
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| Agency Fee: | $35 renewal fee + $1.25 online processing fee |
| Due: | Biennially by December 31. Licenses originally issued in an even year expire every even-numbered year and licenses originally issued in an odd year expire every odd-numbered year. |
Missouri Professional Landscape Architect License
| Agency: | Missouri Board For Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors and Professional Landscape Architects |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Licensure as a Professional Landscape Architect |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
Reciprocal Registration
| Form: | If you are applying with a CLARB Certificate: If you do not have a CLARB Council Record but, have been licensed for at least one year in another state with no disciplinary action, complaints, or investigation and meet the educational requirements in effect in that state: If you have been licensed for less than one year in another state OR, are currently on discipline, have a pending disciplinary action, complaint, or investigation, or if you do not meet the educational requirements in effect in that state: |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $35 renewal fee + $1.25 online processing fee |
| Due: | Biennially by December 31. Licenses issued in odd-numbered years renew during odd-numbered years and licenses issued during even-numbered years renew during even-numbered years. |
Learn about architecture licensing in other states:
ARE (Architect Registration Examination) - Assesses candidates for their knowledge, skills, and ability to provide the various services required to be a practicing architect.
AXP (Architectural Experience Program) - NCARB program for architectural internship, a requirement for licensure that occurs after filling the educational requirements.
BEFA (Broadly Experienced Foreign Architect) - An alternative NCARB certification that allows foreign architects to independently practice architecture.
COA (Certificate of Authorization) - The most common name of the registration required for firms to practice architecture in a given state.
Design Firm - Architectural firm registration is sometimes grouped with engineering and land surveying on a single “design firm” application form.
NCARB Certification - Licensed architects have the option to become Certificate holders to signify that they have met national standards established by U.S. licensing boards for protecting public health, safety, and welfare. Certification also facilitates reciprocal registration in all 54 jurisdictions, 11 Canadian jurisdictions, and can be used to support an application for licensure in other countries.
Reciprocity - This is when a licensed architect in one state can provide documentation (often a NCARB certificate) to more easily apply for licensure in another jurisdiction.
State Board - Often referred to as the State Architects Licensure Board or Board of Architects, an individual state’s board serves as the regulatory authority for architects. The board qualifies and licenses individuals seeking architectural licensure. The board is responsible for preserving the public health, safety, and welfare of individuals who occupy built environments.
National Architecture Accrediting Board
NAAB establishes criteria for and accredits professional architecture degree programs in the United States.
The American Institute of
Architecture Students (AIAS)
AIAS is an independent, student-run group that promotes excellence in architecture education, training, and practice.
The American Institute of Architects (AIA)
AIA is a voluntary professional organization for architects providing advocacy, information, and community.
The Association of Collegiate
Schools of Architecture (ACSA)
ACSA represents architectural education programs across the globe.
The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
NCARB is the national organization representing the state registration boards.
