In order to be eligible for certification, architects must submit evidence satisfactory to the Council that they:

1. Comply with the standards for education, training, examination, and character set forth in the latest edition of NCARB's Handbook for Interns and Architects (U.S. architects, see Chapter 1; Canadian architects, see Chapter 2).

2. Are registered with a member board at the time of application and issuance of Council certification and hold the registration in good standing.

Revoking Certification
The Council may find an architect no longer eligible for certification if any of the grounds for revocation—outlined below—are found to exist or if, through references or otherwise, there is evidence of incompetence, dishonesty or fraud that is not adequately refuted. The Council will revoke an architect's certification if:

• A member board has revoked (or suspended for a period of 12 months or more) the architect's registration for a cause other than non-payment of renewal fees or failure to file information with the member board.
  
  
• Facts are subsequently revealed that show that the architect was actually ineligible at the time of certification.

The Council may revoke an architect's certification if:

• A member board or a court makes a finding, not reversed on appeal, that the architect has, in the conduct of his/her architectural practice, violated the law or has engaged in conduct involving wanton disregard for the rights of others.
  
  
• The architect has surrendered or allowed to lapse his/her registration in connection with disciplinary action pending or threatened.
  
  
• A member board has denied the architect registration for a cause other than the failure to comply with the educational, training, age, residency, or other technical qualifications for registration in such jurisdiction.
  
  
• The architect has willfully misstated a material fact in a formal submission to the Council.

Reinstating the Certificate
The Council may reinstate a previously revoked certification, if the cause of the revocation has been removed, corrected, or otherwise remedied. An applicant for reinstatement must meet the eligibility standards for certification in effect at the time of reinstatement.

Renewal of Council Registration and Certification
A Certificate holder must maintain registration in good standing with a member board. (If he or she fails to do so, his or her Certificate will become inactive. To reactivate the Certificate, the architect must file a Supplement, pay all annual renewal fees and other fees in arrears, and pay a reactivation fee.)

• Council certification must be renewed annually by submission of an annual renewal fee ($190) and an annual report of professional activities during the preceding year, and by maintaining registration in a member jurisdiction.
  
  
• Prior to the renewal date each year, the Council will send each Certificate holder a statement for the renewal fee and an annual report form. Payment of the renewal fee and submission of the annual report are due on or before the indicated date.
  
  
• The annual report is added to the Record of the Certificate holder.
  
  
• Failure to meet these requirements will cause the Certificate to become inactive.