Individual Licensure
In Oklahoma, the practices of architecture, landscape architecture, and licensed interior design are restricted to licensed individuals and firms. (59 OS, Section 46.8a)
The use of the titles "Architect," "Landscape Architect," and "Licensed Interior Designer" are restricted to only those individuals and firms that have been licensed by this Board. (59 OS, Section 46.38)
To learn about the requirements for licensure, please visit the pages listed below. If you have any questions, please call the Board office at (405) 949-2383.
Architectural Licensure & Applications
Landscape Architectural Licensure & Applications
Licensed Interior Design Licensure & Applications
Seal Requirements
Firm Licensure
In Oklahoma, any firm that offers licensed services, contracts for licensed services, or practices a profession that requires a license must have a Certificate of Authority. A Certificate of Authority authorizes a firm to practice architecture, landscape architecture, or licensed interior design in Oklahoma (59 OS Sec. 46.9).
All Oklahoma licenses - individual and firm - expire on June 30th of every odd year.
In order to apply for a Certificate of Authority, the firm must have an Architect, Landscape Architect, or Licensed Interior Designer - who is licensed in Oklahoma - to serve as the firm's Professional of Record.
Certificate of Authority authorizes a firm to practice Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or Licensed Interior Design (59 OS Sec. 46.9).
Any changes to a firm's legal name or to the professional who acts on behalf of the entity in Oklahoma requires a revision to the firm's Certificate of Authority.
