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NCARB Is Retiring the Rolling Clock Policy
On April 30, 2023, the policy will be replaced with a new score validity policy, which bases the validity of passed ARE divisions on exam versions rather than a set time frame.
Licensure Requirements
Use our interactive tool to explore licensing requirements in your home state or any of NCARB’s 55 jurisdictions.
Blogs & Press Releases
NCARB Is Retiring the Rolling Clock Policy
Learn more about the new policy and what happens next.
New Reciprocity Agreement Signed by United States and United Kingdom
NCARB and the ARB signed a new Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) on February 16, 2023.
Improve Your Exam Performance With NCARB’s Free Practice Exams
Candidates who use NCARB’s practice exams have seen an average 12% increase in pass rates.
Wanda Dalla Costa: Supporting the Next Generation of Indigenous Architects
Wanda Dalla Costa shares wisdom from nearly 20 years of working with Indigenous communities.
Learn Architecture Best Practices in Indoor Air Quality: New CE Series
Satisfy your continuing education requirement with NCARB’s new CE course.
Balancing Family Life and the Architect Registration Examination
Having a hard time juggling daily life while preparing for the ARE? Check out advice and tips from Harpreet Cosgrove.
Start NCARB Record
By creating an NCARB Record, you can keep track of your education, career progress, exam history, and licensing information.
Data & Resources
ARE 5.0 Guidelines
Includes exam policies, scheduling instructions, and more for candidates testing with PSI. Updated September 2022.
AXP Guidelines
This document includes steps to completing the AXP, reporting procedures, experience requirements, and more. Last updated May 2020.
Certification Guidelines
This document outlines the requirements for NCARB certification for U.S., Canadian, and foreign architects. Last updated July 2022.
Earn an NCARB Certificate
With this credential, architects can easily apply for out-of-state licenses, plus access to free continuing education courses.