FAQs

I submitted an experience report, but my supervisor didn’t receive an email notification. What should I do?

First, have your supervisor check their junk or spam filter. Check to see if you used the same email address as your supervisor’s My NCARB Account. If yes, your supervisor can access your reports through their AXP Supervisor and Mentor portal. If no, you can update the report to their preferred email. If your supervisor still can’t access the report, please contact our Customer Relations team.

I passed the ARE. What are my next steps to becoming licensed?

In most cases, if you have met the requirements for education, experience, and examination for initial licensure, we will evaluate and transmit your Record in approximately 15 business days. We will notify you via email before transmitting your Record to your requested jurisdiction. If your jurisdiction has additional requirements, you may have to complete those requirements before becoming licensed. Learn more about the final steps to licensure.

I have a question/concern. Who should I contact?

Please contact our Customer Relations team online or at 202-879-0520 for help. For questions about the exam, you can also reach out to our experts on the ARE 5.0 Community.

How soon can I retake a failed division?

You can retake a failed division as soon as 60 days after the previous attempt and up to three times within a 12-month period.

How often does NCARB conduct an analysis of practice?

NCARB conducts an analysis of practice every seven to ten years. The most recent survey was distributed in 2022.

How much does the NCARB Certificate cost?

Applying for an NCARB Certificate costs $1,280. The annual renewal fee is $270. Licensure candidates who maintain an active NCARB Record will not have to pay the Certificate application fee and will receive their first year of certification at no additional cost. Learn more on our fees page.

How much does the International Architect Path to Certification cost?

The international architect path has a maximum fee of $1,381, depending on the cost of your initial NCARB Record application—this is the same as the cost of a standard Certificate application. Note: This does not include the cost of completing the exam. Learn more about the fees associated with establishing and maintaining an NCARB Certificate.

How much does the AXP cost?

To report AXP experience, you’ll need an NCARB Record. Applying for an NCARB Record costs $100 for the first year, with an $85 annual renewal fee. There are no additional costs to participate in the program. Learn more on our fees page.

How much does the ARE cost?

ARE 5.0 includes six divisions and costs $1,410 ($235 per division). Learn more on our fees page.

How much does an NCARB Record cost?

Please visit our fees page to learn more about the costs associated with your NCARB Record.