All fees and charges shall be as prescribed by the Board and in accordance with the Registration Act.

1. (1) All fees and fines are not refundable.
2. (2) All fees and fines are payable by certified check, cashier’s check, corporate or business check, money order or personal check. Counter checks will not be accepted. Personal checks shall be imprinted with the name, address, and account number of the applicant or registrant.
3. (3) Statutory charges for returned checks shall be paid by the applicant or registrant.
4. (4) The Board may allow payment of fees and fines by electronic means.
5. (5) The Board may allow payment of fees for the Architect Registration Examination® to be paid directly to the test administration vendor.
6. (6) If a payment is not honored by the financial institution, the Board may pursue disciplinary action and/or reporting to the appropriate legal authorities for possible prosecution.
7. (7) The Fee Schedule can be found in Appendices I.

Author: Board for Registration of Architects

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§34-2-33, 34-2-36.

History: New Rule: Filed February 19, 2010; effective March 26, 2010. Amended: Filed July 19, 2010; effective August 23, 2010. Amended: Filed February 8, 2011; effective March 15, 2011. Amended: Filed March 2, 2016; effective April 16, 2016. Amended: Published November 30, 2023; effective January 14, 2024.