Before registration, the board may, at its discretion, require individual applicants to appear before the board when an NCARB record does not clearly indicate that the applicant is qualified for registration in Arkansas.An applicant files his or her application in a form prescribed by the board and pays the applicable fees established by the board.The applicant holds a valid registration as an architect issued by a registration authority recognized by NCARB and submits satisfactory evidence of such registration to the board.When evaluating qualifications, the board may require that the applicant substantiate his or her qualifications.Īn applicant who holds a current and valid certification issued by NCARB and who submits satisfactory evidence of such certification to the board can be registered, provided the applicant meets the following requirements. An applicant must complete an affidavit supplied by the board attesting that he or she has read and understood the Arkansas Architectural Act and Rules and Regulations.An applicant must have passed the ARE® in accordance with current NCARB standards.An applicant must have completed the IDP requirements in accordance with current NCARB standards.An applicant must hold a professional degree in architecture from a degree program accredited by the NAAB or otherwise satisfy the education requirements established from time to time by NCARB for certification by NCARB.An applicant must be of good moral character, as verified by employers and other references.To be granted initial registration, an applicant must meet the following requirements. Practice Permitted without Certificate of RegistrationĪ person shall not perform or offer to perform, either directly or indirectly, architectural services, or assume or use the title or designation of “architect,” unless the person has secured from the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers a license as a architect as required under Arkansas law.

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