How to get your architect’s license by direct registration with NCARB

If you have an accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture from a university recognized by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB):

1. Work directly with the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) to complete your:
   • Intern Development Program (IDP) training.
   • and
   • Architect Registration Examination (ARE).
     Note: Starting July 1, 2013, there will be an estimated 8-week blackout for ARE candidates. To learn more, see 2013 New ARE Systems on the NCARB website.
2. After successfully completing the IDP and ARE, have NCARB transmit your record to our office.
3. Send us all of the following
   • A completed Architect Registration Initial Application.
   • A check or money order, payable to the Department of Licensing, for the $125 fee ($50 non-refundable application fee plus $75 initial 2-year registration fee).
   • A written summary of Washington State law and rules. The summary must:
     • Be written in sufficient detail to show a thorough understanding of the laws and rules (approximately 20–30 pages total).
     • Not be a verbatim copy of the law.
     • Be typed and double-spaced, and include:
       • All sections and subsections of RCW 18.08.
       • All sections and subsections of RCW 18.235.
       • All sections and subsections of WAC 308‑12.
       • The title of each subsection of the laws and rules.
       • A signed, dated Law Summary Affidavit.
       Note: You don’t need to summarize redacted sections or subsections of the laws and rules. Footnotes aren’t required.