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There is no reciprocal registration between
foreign countries and the U.S. (with the exception of Canada).
You cannot practice architecture in a U.S. jurisdiction without
acquiring a license to practice in that jurisdiction. Each
of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands has an
architectural registration board which regulates the profession
in their jurisdiction. These boards are NCARB's members.
To become a registered architect
in a U.S. jurisdiction, you must first comply with that jurisdiction’s
education, training and examination requirements. Recognize
that not all jurisdictions have adopted NCARB's education
and training standards. All questions regarding your eligibility
must be directed to your jurisdiction’s registration
board. For the contact information for each board, see
state boards.
Education
Many registration boards require applicants
to have a professional degree from a program accredited by
the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). Foreign-educated
individuals, who do not hold such a degree, may be directed
to have all of their post-secondary education evaluated by
NAAB. NAAB performs the Education Evaluation Services for
Architects (EESA). Applications for the "EESA-NCARB"
evaluation must be requested from:
National Architectural Accrediting
Board Inc. (NAAB)
1735 New York Avenue, NW,
3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 783-2007
www.eesa-naab.org
Fees for this service will be billed to you
directly by NAAB which is a private organization, not affiliated
with any architectural registration board
Training
Most NCARB member boards have adopted the training requirements
established for the Intern Development Program (IDP). In the
IDP, training is measured in training units; one training
unit equals 8 hours of acceptable experience. To satisfy the
IDP requirements you must earn a total of at least 700 training
units, with prescribed subtotals in various training areas.
The maximum credit allowed for foreign experience in architecture
is 235 training units if under the supervision of an architect
not registered in the U.S. or Canada.
Five years of full-time,
verified foreign experience as a principal in an organization
whose architectural practice encompasses the comprehensive
practice of architecture is an alternative to the IDP Training
Requirement, which may be recognized by the jurisdiction(s)
where you seek registration.
Examination
Every NCARB member board requires interns to pass NCARB's
Architect Registration Examination (ARE). Those who practice
architecture outside of the U.S. Or Canada must also pass
the ARE to qualify for registration in the U.S. For further
information, see ARE.
If you have any questions,
please contact NCARB Customer Service.
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