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 reciprocity to practice architecture in Oregon, an individual must

   1. (a) Possess an active architectural certificate of registration or license from another Board recognized jurisdiction;
   2. (b) Submit a complete Registration by Reciprocity Application form;
   3. (c) Pay the required fees;
   4. (d) Pass the Jurisprudence Exam according to OAR 806-010-0010(7);
   5. (e) Provide any other information required by the Board; and

   6. (f) Provide all required documentation by

      1. (A) Transmitting an active Certificate issued by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) as approved by the Board, or

      2. (B) Submitting official (i.e., provided to the Board by the granting authority) documentary evidence of all the following:

         1. (i) A professional degree in architecture meeting the education standard under OAR 806-010-0010(1);
         2. (ii) Passing the ARE or the examination equivalents to the ARE as listed in the July 2022 NCARB Certification Guidelines, available at www.ncarb.org or by request from the Board; and
         3. (iii) Completion of the NCARB AXP program, or two years of practice in architecture in a Board recognized jurisdiction after initial registration or licensure.
4. (4) The Board reserves the right to require an oral interview of any reciprocity 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 reciprocity, 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.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 670.310, 671.065, 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 3-2022, amend filed 11/02/2022, effective 01/01/2023
BAE 1-2022, minor correction filed 02/10/2022, effective 02/10/2022
BAE 5-2021, amend filed 09/28/2021, effective 10/22/2021
BAE 1-2020, amend filed 10/20/2020, effective 11/23/2020
BAE 3-2019, amend filed 12/20/2019, effective 02/01/2020
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 4-2013, f. 12-30-13, cert. ef. 1-1-14
BAE 2-2010, f. 6-11-10, cert. ef. 10-3-10
BAE 1-2008, f. & cert. ef. 2-28-08
BAE 2-2004, f. & cert. ef. 3-2-04
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 3-2000, f. & cert. ef. 7-24-00
BAE 1-1999, f. & cert. ef. 3-25-99
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 3-1992, f. & cert. ef. 6-30-92
AE 1-1992, f. 1-9-92, cert. ef. 1-10-92
AE 1-1988, f. & cert. ef. 3-14-88
AE 1-1987, f. & ef. 3-30-87
AE 1-1984, f. & ef. 8-22-84
AE 2-1980, f. & ef. 10-3-80
AE 1-1979, f. 5-31-79, ef. 6-1-79
AE 1-1978, f. & ef. 1-23-78
AE 11, f. 2-15-74, ef. 3-11-74
AE 5, f. 12-22-64