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Don't miss your chance to participate in NCARB's once-in-a-decade study and transform the path to licensure. 

Start NCARB Record

By creating an NCARB Record, you can keep track of your education, career progress, exam history, and licensing information.

Licensure Requirements

Use our interactive tool to explore licensing requirements in your home state or any of NCARB’s 55 jurisdictions.

Data & Resources

ARE 5.0 Guidelines

ARE 5.0 Guidelines

Includes exam policies, scheduling instructions, and more for candidates testing with Prometric. Updated March 2021.

AXP Guidelines

AXP Guidelines

This document includes steps to completing the AXP, reporting procedures, experience requirements, and more. Last updated May 2020.

Certification Guidelines

Certification Guidelines

This document outlines the requirements for NCARB certification for U.S., Canadian, and foreign architects. Last updated July 2021.

Earn an NCARB Certificate

With this credential, architects can easily apply for out-of-state licenses, plus access to free continuing education courses.

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