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Blogs & Press Releases
Industry-Wide Analysis of Practice Allows Professionals to Shape the Future of Architectural Regulation
Washington, DC—Architects, licensure candidates, and related professionals are invited to take part in a transformative study that will shape the f
ARE Update: PSI Launch Date + Updated ARE Guidelines
Candidates can begin taking the ARE with PSI on June 14, 2022.
Explore NCARB’s New Website and Licensing Requirements Tool Like a Pro!
Learn how you can get the most out of the latest updates.
Status Update: NCARB Culture, DEI, and Governance
NCARB President Alfred Vidaurri offers a mid-year update on diversity and NCARB's governance.
Watch Our Webinar: ARE and PSI
Watch our recent webinar about the Architect Registration Examination® (ARE ®) and the migration to PSI!
NCARB Reaffirms Opposition to Unpaid Architecture Internships
Unpaid internships deepen existing barriers and inequities within the architecture profession.
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
Includes exam policies, scheduling instructions, and more for candidates testing with Prometric. Updated March 2021.
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 2021.
Earn an NCARB Certificate
With this credential, architects can easily apply for out-of-state licenses, plus access to free continuing education courses.