Regulated ProfessionsAPELSLAArchitectsApplication Forms Application for Licensure as an Architect ATTENTION APPLICANTS APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THE MISSOURI APPLICATION FORM. NO OTHER FORM OF APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED. Prior to completing an application, we strongly recommend that you carefully read all instructions. It is the applicant's responsibility to download the complete application form. Your application must be typewritten. Incomplete applications or applications submitted on forms other than the forms provided by the Board will not be processed. Applicants must provide all requested information and/or documents as indicated. Apply by one of the following methods: By Written Examination - Non-Accredited Degree/Non-Graduate. (Must qualify and apply prior to January 1, 2012) An envelope marked "CONFIDENTIAL TO THE ARCHITECT TO WHOM PRESENTED" shall be provided to the three architects completing your professional letters of reference. The envelope shall also reflect your name. The architect must complete the reference letter, seal it in the envelope provided, affix his/her signature across the seal of the envelope and return it to you to be included with the application. Per NCARB Resolution 07-08, effective May 15, 2008, the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) will require all examination candidates to have an NCARB number prior to taking the Architectural Registration Examination (ARE.) Therefore, before making application with the Missouri Board, all applicants must contact NCARB; (202) 783-6500 or (www.ncarb.org) to obtain the required number. By Written Examination - NAAB Accredited Degree with Certified IDP Record issued by NCARB. IMPORTANT: If you are applying by this method, you must complete the ARE prior to requesting that NCARB forward your certified IDP record to the Missouri Board. The IDP record must include the ARE scores. By Comity, with NCARB Certificate. (Certificate required per Board Rule 20 CSR 2030-4-060) Application filing fees are non-refundable. Prior to submitting your application, please be sure you have met the minimum requirements (Refer to Instructions for completion of application form as well as the Law, Rules and Regulations.) If you have any questions, contact the Board office, (573) 751-0047. We do not accept applications by fax or e-mail. Applications must reflect your original signature and be notarized. Missouri does not offer temporary registration. Upon receipt of a complete application, it typically takes 30 - 90 days for review of the application. Processing time varies and a specific licensure date cannot be projected. If licensure is granted, your initial license will be valid until December 31 of the current year. Refer to Statute 327.171RSMo as well as Board Rules 20 CSR 2030-11.010 and 20 CSR 2030-11.025 regarding renewal of your license. It is your responsibility to keep a copy of the application for your files. If you have previously made application in the State of Missouri, do not complete another application form. Call the Board office for instructions. Updated 06/03/2008 Architect Examination Application - Form 375-0137 Application for Licensure by Comity with NCARB Certificate - Form 419-2842