1. (a) Resident architects who have been registered in this State, and who are retired from active practice or other related professional activities in any jurisdiction, may apply for "Emeritus Status" by submitting a form provided by the Board showing compliance with the requirements of this Section. "Retired" means that the architect no longer practices architecture as defined in G.S. 83A-1. Nonresident architects who have been continuously certified by the National Council of Architecture Registration Boards who are retired from active practice, or other related professional activities in any jurisdiction, and who are "emeritus," inactive, or retired in every other jurisdiction in which they are licensed, may also apply for "Emeritus Status" by submitting a form provided by the Board showing compliance with the requirements of this Section. Any reference to an architect on "Emeritus Status" on any letter, title, sign, card, or other device shall list such individual as "Architect Emeritus."

2. (b) The Application for Emeritus Status form shall request the following information from the Applicant:

   1. (1) first, middle, and last name and salutation;
   2. (2) The license number issued by the Board;
   3. (3) Mailing address and an indication if the address is a home or firm address, including firm name if applicable;
   4. (4) Phone number of the applicant;
   5. (5) Email address;
   6. (6) Date of birth;
   7. (7) The applicant's acknowledgment that he or she has read the definition of the practice of architecture as set forth in G.S. 83A-1;
   8. (8) If the applicant is the owner of an architecture firm and if so, the nature of the ownership;
   9. (9) If the applicant's name will be listed on an architecture firm's letterhead and if so, the circumstances surrounding such listing;
   10. (10) If the applicant will use his or her architect seal on any plans or construction documents and if so, the circumstances surrounding such usage;
   11. (11) If the applicant will be providing consulting services in the field of architecture and if so, the nature of the consulting services;
   12. (12) If the applicant will be licensed in any other jurisdiction and if so, which ones;
   13. (13) If the applicant will be providing drafting or design services or otherwise aid another licensee and if so, what type of services;
   14. (14) If the applicant will be identified as an architect in advertising or promotional literature and if so, the circumstances for such advertising or promotion;
   15. (15) If the applicant will be an employee of an architecture firm and if so, which firm;
   16. (16) If the applicant will be an employee or consultant for a design/build firm and if so, which firm;
   17. (17) If the applicant will be an employee of an engineering firm or architecture firm or any other business involved in construction and if so, which firm or business;
   18. (18) If the applicant will be identified on business cards, letterhead, or advertising materials as an architect, a member of American Institute of Architects (AIA), or using any other words or letters indicating that Applicant is a licensed architect and if so, the circumstances surrounding such identification; and
   19. (19) Certification by the applicant that he or she has read the North Carolina Architectural Laws and Rules, understands the information provided in the Application for Emeritus Status, and has completely retired from the practice of architecture.

History Note: Authority G.S. 83A‑4; 83A‑6; 83A‑11; 83A‑12;
Eff. November 1, 1991;
Amended Eff. July 1, 2006;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. January 13, 2015;
Temporary Amendment Eff. November 30, 2021;
Amended Eff. June 1, 2022;
Readopted Eff. June 1, 2026.