Wyo. Code R. 012-0001-3
Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of
Chapter 3: Licensure Standards for Architects
Effective Date: 12/19/2011 to 01/08/2015
Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 012.0001.3.12192011
(a) To be granted licensure, an applicant must:
(i) Have a good reputation for honesty, trustworthiness, integrity and competence in the practice of architecture, and
(ii) Hold a professional degree in architecture from a degree program that has been accredited by NAAB not later than two years after graduation, or hold a foreign degree in architecture from a degree program having requirements substantially equal to those established by NAAB and evaluated by EESA as determined by the Board, and
(iii) Have satisfied the IDP requirements in accordance with current NCARB IDP guidelines, and
(iv) Have passed the ARE where the examination administration and grading were conducted in accordance with NCARB’s standards in effect at the time; and
(v) Submit all required documentation within one (1) year of the date the application was received by the Board, otherwise the application will be closed without further notice.
(b) In evaluating records, the Board may require substantiation of the quality and character of the applicant’s experience, notwithstanding the fact that the applicant has complied with the technical licensure requirements set forth above.
(c) Should a licensee who has allowed their license to expire make application for relicensure within three (3) years of the license expiration date, the Board may waive any provision of Chapter 3, Section 1(a).
Every individual seeking architectural licensure shall submit:
(a) A complete and legible application form to the Board. The application must be accompanied by:
(i) a color photograph taken within six (6) months of the date of application, and
(ii) the non-refundable application fee, and (iii) proof of legal presence in the U.S. as required by U.S. Code Title 8, Chapter 14, Section 1621.
(b) An NCARB record sent directly from NCARB to the Board showing completion of the education, examination and IDP criteria established in this chapter.
(c) Three (3) professional references sent directly to the Board from the author.
(i) At least one (1) reference must be from a licensed architect.
(ii) Other references shall be from licensed architects, licensed landscape architects or licensed engineers, in good standing.
Section 3. Reciprocal Licensure. In order to qualify for a reciprocal license, the applicant must hold a current license as an architect in good standing from a jurisdiction with licensure requirements substantially equal, as determined by the Board, to those established by the practice act. If the Board determines that the applicant gained licensure in another reciprocal jurisdiction without meeting that jurisdiction’s minimum requirements, the Board may deny licensure in Wyoming. The Board may accept NCARB certification as satisfactory evidence of meeting the requirements for reciprocal licensure.
Section 4. Notification of Applicants and Right of Appeal. When an applicant has submitted evidence that he/she has satisfied all the standards set forth in this Chapter, the Board shall review the application and notify the applicant of its decision in writing. If the applicant is denied on the basis of initial application materials, the reasons for this rejection shall be communicated in writing. The applicant shall have the right of reconsideration as established in Chapter 11.