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New NCARB Podcast Explores Trends in Architectural Licensing
Curious about the people, programs, and policies that drive trends on the path to licensure? Check out NCARB’s new limited-series podcast, Inside NCARB by the Numbers. Through in-depth discussions with experts, researchers, and professionals, the six-episode podcast explores the COVID-19 pandemic’s disruptions to the licensure process, the evolving demographics of the profession, and more.
Licensure Requirements
Use our interactive tool to explore licensing requirements in your home state or any of NCARB’s 55 jurisdictions.
Blogs & Press Releases
Arizona Architect Edward Marley Inducted as NCARB President
Scottsdale, AZ—Edward T. Marley, FAIA, NCARB, LEED AP, of Tucson, Arizona, was inducted as president of the National Council of Architectura
Celebrating Change: 2025 NCARB Annual Business Meeting
On June 19-22, 2025, members from the 55 U.S. architecture licensing boards convened for the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards’
Ohio Architect John Patrick Rademacher Elected as NCARB Vice President
Scottsdale, AZ—John Patrick Rademacher, NCARB, AIA, NOMA, of Loveland, Ohio, was elected as vice president of the National Council of Archit
NCARB Expands International Access Across Four Continents
NCARB’s members passed new reciprocity agreements with Canada and South Africa.
California Architect Sylvia Kwan Elected as NCARB Second Vice President
Scottsdale, AZ — Sylvia Kwan, of San Rafael, California, was elected as second vice president of the National Council of Architectural Regis
Summary Report of Vote on Resolutions at NCARB’s 2025 Annual Business Meeting
Delegates voted on four resolutions during the 2025 Annual Business Meeting.
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 2024.
AXP Guidelines
This document includes steps to completing the AXP, reporting procedures, experience requirements, and more. Last updated February 2025.
Certification Guidelines
This document outlines the requirements for NCARB certification for U.S., Canadian, and foreign architects. Last updated July 2025.
Earn an NCARB Certificate
With this credential, architects can easily apply for out-of-state licenses, plus access to free continuing education courses.