Architectural License Applications
In order to become a licensed Architect in the state of Oklahoma, you must meet the criteria for education, examination, and experience, which can be found in OAC 55:10-5-7, or meet the requirements for equivalent standards, which can be found in OAC 55:10-5-7.1.
All Oklahoma licenses - individual and firm - expire on June 30th of every odd year.
Education: The applicant must have completed a professional degree from an NAAB-accredited university in architecture or an equivalent degree. If an applicant doesn't have a professional degree, or a degree of any kind, licensure is still possible with full-time work experience! See below for details or contact Ellen White at ellen.white@boardofarch.ok.gov.
Examination: The applicant must have passed all sections of the ARE.
Experience: The applicant must have completed the Architectural Experience Program.
*ATTENTION: Initial licensure means that the applicant has not applied for licensure in any other state. If you already have a license in any state, you will be applying for Reciprocal licensure.*
| TYPE OF LICENSE APPLICATION | DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED WITH THE ONLINE APPLICATION | DOCUMENTS TO BE SENT TO THE BOARD OFFICE | FEES | |
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| Architectural Exam Candidate- Equivalent Standards only |
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NCARB Eligibility to Test Official College Transcript (if applicable) |
Testing Fee: $50 | |
| Initial License- after A.R.E. exams are complete |
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AXP Record | Application Fee: $100 Licensing Fee: $325 |
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| Initial License Equivalent Standards- after A.R.E exams are complete | Please contact Ellen White (ellen.white@boardofarch.ok.gov) before proceeding. | |||
| Reciprocal License- with NCARB Record |
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NCARB Record | Application Fee: $100 Licensing Fee: $325 |
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| Reciprocal License- without NCARB Record |
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Official College Transcript Certified ARE Scores |
Application Fee: $100 Licensing Fee: $325 |
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Request for Determination as to Whether Criminal History will affect Licensure
**For licenses that were cancelled due to non-renewal, reinstatement applications can be found in the Application Portal. Please contact Ellen White at ellen.white@boardofarch.ok.gov for questions about reinstatements.**
Fee Waiver for Low-Income Individual:
Upon presentation of satisfactory evidence that an applicant is a low-income individual, the Board will grant a one-time, one-year waiver of any fees associated with the license or registration. Please download the Fee Waiver form and upload it with a license application.
Make sure to add oba@thentiacloud.net to your approved/safe senders list to ensure that you receive all emails sent during the application process.
