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Architect Examination Application

Instructions and Procedures

Registration as an architect in Washington State is based

Certification. Individual questions concerning

on qualifications and experience. Qualifications are

equivalent educational credit or evaluations of credit

verified by the successful completion of examination

should be addressed to the office staff at (360)664-

whereas experience is verified by documentation of

1388. In all cases of applying for education credit,

education and practical work experience. The board has

official transcripts with the registrar’s stamp are

adopted the national Architect Registration Examination

required. Photocopies of transcripts will not be accepted.

(A.R.E.) developed by the National Council of Architectural

4. The board accepts, but does not require, completion of

Registration Boards (NCARB) as the state examination.

the NCARB Intern Development Training Program

The oral examination, given upon successful completion

(IDP). IDP training units documented by the IDP

of the A.R.E., consists of a review of the applicant’s

sponsor may be submitted for experience equivalents.

practical work experience, and demonstration of a

thorough understanding of the Washington architect law

5. Completion of the IDP training requirements is

and rules and the individual responsibility to safeguard

mandatory in July 2001. Be advised that if you are not

life, health and property and promote the public welfare.

accepted for examination for registration before July

The board may set aside the oral examination based on

29th, 2001, you will be required to submit an IDP

certification by NCARB or successful completion of the

record.

Intern Development Program (I.D.P.).

Application Procedures

Applicants must successfully complete the entire

1. Contact NCARB to order your IDP record. It should be

examination within a five-year period. Candidates may

mailed directly to the Washington State board office.

retake failed divisions of the exam, but may not carry

passing scores forward beyond the five year limitation.

2. Submit the following documents in a complete packet

Applicants may begin the examination process at any

to the Washington State board office:

time following approval of the application.

A. Completed application form to include the signature

section on page 4.

Applicant Qualification Requirements

B. Current application fee. (Application fees will not be

An applicant must be of good moral character, at least 18

refunded).

years of age, and:

C. Transcripts and employment and experience

1. Applicants with an accredited architectural degree (B/

summary forms.

ARCH or M/ARCH) must have a minimum of three

D. Applicants will be notified of any deficiencies or

years of practical work experience approved by the

missing documents in their application.

Board. At least two years of that practical work

Notice of approval will be sent on completion of the

experience must be under the supervision of a U.S. or

application. Notice of admission for examination will be

Canadian registered architect. The remaining one

mailed from NCARB to the candidate with instructions

year of practical work experience may be related work

on how to contact the testing facility.

experience. Practical architectural work experience is

defined as performance of those activities involved in

Examination Information

the practice of architecture as listed in the definition of

The Architect Registration Examination has nine separate

practice in the architect law, RCW 18.08.320(10). An

divisions:

accredited architectural degree is a professional degree

Division PD

Pre-Design

received from a school that is accredited through the

Division SP

Site Planning

National Architectural Accrediting Board (N.A.A.B.).

Division BP

Building Planning

Canadian professional degrees must be certified by the

Division BT

Building Technology

Canadian Architectural Certification Board (C.A.C.B.).

Division GS

General Structures

The applicant must provide an official transcript with

Division LF

Lateral Forces

the application.

Division ME

Mechanical & Electrical

2. Applicants without an accredited architectural degree

Division MM

Material & Methods

must have eight years of practical work experience. A

Division CD

Construction Documents &

minimum of four years of the eight-year requirement

Services

must be under the direct supervision of a U.S. or

It is imperative that you notify us in writing of any

Canadian registered architect. The remaining four

changes in address or telephone numbers while you are

years may be related work experience.

in the application and examination process.

3. The board standard for education evaluation is in

Reciprocity application instructions on page 2.

Table A of the NCARB Education Standard for

The Department of Licensing has a policy of providing equal access to its services. If

you need special accommodation, please call (360)664-1388 or TTY (360)586-2788.

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