N.H. Code Admin. R. Arch 306.02 – Licensed Architect Seal/Stamp

(a) Upon issuance of an initial license to an applicant as a licensed architect, the licensee shall acquire an impression type seal or rubber stamp of the design specified by this section. This seal shall bear the licensee’s name and number as shown on the license issued by the OPLC. This seal, signature of the licensee, and date shall be affixed on all papers or documents involving the practice of architecture prepared by the licensee issued or filed for public record.
(b) The seal shall consist of 2 concentric circles with the outer circle having a diameter 1-9/16 inches and the inner circle diameter 15/16 of an inch. In the space between the circles at the top shall be the words “Licensed Architect” and at the bottom shall be the words “The State of New Hampshire.” In the space inside the inner circle shall be the full name of the licensee and the license number written horizontally.
(c) The requirements of (b) above shall be as illustrated below in figure 3.1:
Figure 3.1 Seal/Stamp
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(d) It shall be misconduct for the licensee to stamp or seal any documents with their seal after the license has expired, been revoked, or suspended, or after the licensee has chosen retired status. It shall be misconduct for the licensee to stamp or seal any documents not prepared by the licensee personally or under their direct supervision.

Source. #7944, eff 8-27-03; ss by #9097, eff 2-29-08; amd by #9876, eff 3-1-11; ss by #10904, eff 8-5-15; ss by #14553, eff 6-2-26, EXPIRES: 6-2-36 (formerly Arch 306.03)