About NCARB

National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
1801 K Street, NW, Suite 700K
Washington, DC 20006-1310
Ph: 202/783-6500
Fax: 202/783-0290

Who We Are
NCARB members are the architectural registration boards of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and three U.S. territories (Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands). Each registration board has state-appointed public and professional members as well as an administrator.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values
The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards protects the public health, safety, and welfare by leading the regulation of the practice of architecture through the development and application of standards for licensure and credentialing of architects.

Our Work
NCARB's primary function is to maintain records for state boards, architects, and interns, but we do so much more.

Management Team
Meet our office leadership based in Washington, DC.

Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors consists of 12 architects, one public member, and one executive from a Member Board.

U.S. Member Boards
Contact information for all 54 U.S. registration boards.

Committees
Each year architects from all over the United States and Canada volunteer to serve on NCARB committees that guide our programs. Learn about the responsibilities of each of our committees.

Regulation of Architecture
Learn when states enacted architectural regulation.

Related Organizations
NCARB is one of five collateral organizations that play an important role in the profession. Each organization represents different groups responsible for the education, training, registration, and practice of architects.

Careers at NCARB
Want to be part of the NCARB team? Find out what positions we currently have open for architects.

One Architect's Story:
R. Michael Cross, LEED AP

R. Michael Cross, LEED AP, earned his license to practice architecture in May 2007 and his NCARB Certificate in September 2007. Today he is the principal architect at rmichaelcross Design Group in Richmond, VA, and is licensed to practice in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C. Learn about what inspired him to become an architect and how he completed licensure process. [more]

Architects of Regulation

NCARB has a staff of over 80 who work to provide the best possible service to our customers and our Member Boards. Among these dedicated employees are architects who have each traveled a different path to licensure and bring a wealth of experience to NCARB.

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