1. (1) No person may use the “Architect” title, except under the conditions outlined under OAR 806-010-0037 and ORS 671.065.
2. (2) Prior to practicing architecture in Oregon, an individual must apply for and obtain a certificate of registration from the Board.

3. (3) To become registered by examination to practice architecture in Oregon, an individual must do the following:

   1. (a) Submit a complete Registration by Examination Application form;
   2. (b) Pay the required fees;

   3. (c) Confirm transmittal of NCARB Record to the Board which includes official documentary evidence of the following:

      1. (A) A professional degree in architecture meeting the education standard under OAR 806-010-0010(1);
      2. (B) Completion of the AXP; and
      3. (C) Passing the ARE;
   4. (d) Pass the Jurisprudence Examination (JE); and
   5. (e) Provide any other information required by the Board.
4. (4) The Board reserves the right to require an oral interview of any applicant. Oral interviews are held on regularly scheduled Board meeting dates. The applicant will be notified if an oral interview is required.
5. (5) Upon successful completion of all requirements for registration by examination, the individual will be issued a certificate of registration and decorative wall certificate according to OAR 806-010-0040.

6. (6) If an application is not deemed complete within 12 months of the date of the original application, the applicant must apply again as a new applicant.

   [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 670, 671, 670.310, 671.050, 671.085 & 671.125

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 671.010 – 671.220

History

BAE 3-2023, amend filed 10/10/2023, effective 01/02/2024
BAE 2-2019, amend filed 04/10/2019, effective 05/01/2019
BAE 4-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-14-15
BAE 3-2015(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 9-14-15 thru 12-22-15
BAE 2-2015(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-26-15 thru 12-22-15
BAE 5-2014, f. & cert. ef. 7-24-14
BAE 2-2010, f. 6-11-10, cert. ef. 10-3-10
BAE 4-2009, f. & cert. ef. 7-10-09
BAE 1-2008, f. & cert. ef. 2-28-08
BAE 2-2005, f. & cert. ef. 5-12-05
BAE 4-2003, f. 8-13-03, cert. ef. 8-14-03
BAE 5-2002, f. 8-14-02 cert. ef. 8-15-02
BAE 5-2001, f. & cert. ef. 10-24-01
BAE 3-2000, f. & cert. ef. 7-24-00
BAE 2-1998, f. & cert. ef. 6-22-98
AE 2-1997, f. & cert. ef. 9-24-97
AE 1-1996, f. 1-23-96, cert. ef. 2-1-96
AE 1-1993, f. & cert. ef. 7-1-93
AE 5-1992(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-21-92
AE 2-1992, f. & cert. ef. 3-30-92
AE 1-1986, f. 11-12-86, ef. 11-13-86
AE 2-1984, f. & cert. ef. 10-23-84
AE 2-1983, f. & cert. ef. 1-12-83
AE 2-1981(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-28-81
AE 2-1980, f. & cert. ef. 10-3-80
AE 1-1980, f. & cert. ef. 2-14-80
AE 1-1979, f. 5-31-79, ef. 6-1-79
AE 1-1978, f. & cert. ef. 1-23-78
AE 11-1974, f. 2-15-74, cert. ef. 3-11-74
AE 6-1969, f. & cert. ef. 6-5-69
AE 5-1964, f. & cert. ef. 12-22-64