The Board shall have the power to determine the requirements for registration in the State of Alabama. They shall review or cause to be reviewed each applicant's file to ensure that all requirements are met. Applicants in question shall be subject to Board approval. The Board shall collect application fees as provided by regulation. There are four methods of obtaining registration in Alabama:

1. (1) By written examination administered by the Board or an authorized testing vendor;
2. (2) By NCARB certificate;
3. (3) Reinstatement of a lapsed Alabama registration; or
4. (4) If unable to qualify under (1) through (3) above, the applicant may demonstrate appropriate qualifications by a combination of education, experience, and examination endorsed by NCARB and approved by the Board.

Author: Board for Registration of Architects

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

Editor’s Note: Rule was renumbered from .02 to .01 as per certification filed February 19, 2010.

History: Filed October 3, 1981. Repealed and new rules adopted in lieu thereof: Filed September 16, 1985. Amended: Filed February 17, 1999; effective March 24, 1999. Amended: Filed August 12, 2005; effective September 16, 2005. Repealed and New Rule: Filed February 19, 2010; effective March 26, 2010. Amended: Published November 27, 2024; effective January 11, 2025.