The NCARB Certificate is an individual credential. By obtaining and maintaining an NCARB Certificate, an individual has demonstrated that they have met the established standards for certification. An architect who has obtained an NCARB Certificate may use the letters "NCARB" after their name. The NCARB logo is reserved solely for use by NCARB. At this time there is no accepted means of using the NCARB logo or designation in association with a firm.