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NCARB Launches Updates to the ARE
As part of its Pathways to Practice initiative, NCARB has implemented updates that align the ARE with the Competency Standard for Architects—including changes to some of the exam's objectives and case study formatting.
Licensure Requirements
Use our interactive tool to explore licensing requirements in your home state or any of NCARB’s 55 jurisdictions.
Blogs & Press Releases
Ohio Architect John Patrick Rademacher Installed as NCARB President
John Patrick Rademacher was inaugurated as president of NCARB at the organization's 2026 Annual Business Meeting.
Shaping the Future: 2026 NCARB Annual Business Meeting
NCARB's Annual Business Meeting was held June 25-27 in Minneapolis.
California Architect Sylvia Kwan Elected as NCARB Vice President
Sylvia Kwan was elected as vice president of NCARB at the organization's 2026 Annual Business Meeting.
NCARB Installs 2026-2027 Board of Directors
NCARB's FY27 Board of Directors was installed at its Annual Business Meeting in Minneapolis.
The Number of U.S. Architects Rose by 6% in 2025
According to NCARB’s annual survey, the number of architects in the U.S. increased in 2025.
Updates to ARE Online Proctoring Policies Now Effective
Learn more about the changes, effective June 1, 2026, and download the latest ARE Guidelines.
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 June 2026.
AXP Guidelines
This document includes steps to completing the AXP, reporting procedures, and experience requirements. Last updated November 2025.
Certification Guidelines
This document outlines the requirements for NCARB certification for U.S., Canadian, and international architects. Last updated February 2026.
Earn an NCARB Certificate
With this credential, architects can easily apply for out-of-state licenses, plus access to free continuing education courses.