1. (a) To be granted initial registration, an applicant must meet the following requirements:

   1. (1) An applicant must be of good moral character, as verified by employers and other references;
   2. (2) An applicant must hold a professional degree in architecture from a degree program accredited by the NAAB or otherwise satisfy the education requirements established from time to time by NCARB for certification by NCARB;
   3. (3) An applicant must have completed the IDP requirements in accordance with current NCARB standards;
   4. (4) An applicant must have passed the ARE^® in accordance with current NCARB standards;
   5. (5) An applicant must complete an affidavit supplied by the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers attesting that he or she has read and understood the Arkansas Architectural Act, Arkansas Code § 17-15-101 et seq., and rules.
2. (b) When evaluating qualifications, the board may require that the applicant substantiate his or her qualifications.

Codification Notes: “ARE®” means Architect Registration Examination. "IDP" means Intern Development Program. "NAAB" means National Architectural Accrediting Board. "NCARB" means National Council of Architectural Registration Boards.