Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of

Architects and Landscape Architects, Board of

Chapter 3: Licensure Requirements

Effective Date: 10/25/2018 to 04/15/2021

Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations

Reference Number: 012.0001.3.10252018

CHAPTER 3

LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

Section 1. Licensure Standards for Architects. To be granted licensure in addition to the requirements set forth in Wyoming Statute 33-4-101 through -117, an applicant must:

1. (a) Hold a professional degree in architecture from a NAAB-accredited program, or hold a foreign degree in architecture from a degree program having requirements substantially equal to those established by NAAB and evaluated by EESA; and
2. (b) Have satisfied the AXP requirements in accordance with NCARB AXP guidelines; and
3. (c) Have passed the ARE.

Section 2. Licensure Standards for Landscape Architects. To be granted licensure in addition to the requirements set forth in W. S. 33-4-101 through -117, an applicant must:

1. (a) Hold a professional degree in landscape architecture from a LAAB-accredited program, or hold a foreign degree in landscape architecture from a degree program having requirements substantially equal to those established by LAAB as determined by the Board;
2. (b) Demonstrate three (3) years work experience that exposed the applicant to all phases of work integral to the practice of landscape architecture and that was performed under the supervision of a licensed landscape architect, licensed architect, licensed civil engineer, or credentialed planner. Landscape architectural work experience shall fall within the definition of the practice of landscape architecture as defined in W.S. 33-4-101(a)(iv); and
3. (c) Successfully complete the LARE.

Section 3. Application Procedure. Every individual seeking licensure shall submit:

1. (a) A complete and legible application form to the Board. The application must be accompanied by:
2. (i) A color photograph taken within six (6) months of the date of application;
3. (ii) The non-refundable application fee; and
4. (iii) Proof of legal presence.
5. (b) An NCARB record sent directly from NCARB to the Board, or a CLARB record sent directly from CLARB to the Board, showing completion of the education, examination, and experience criteria established herein.

(c) Three (3) professional references sent directly to the Board from the author unless three (3) references are included in the NCARB or CLARB record.

(i) For application for licensure as an Architect, at least one (1) reference must be from a licensed architect.

(ii) For application for licensure as a Landscape Architect, at least one (1) reference must be from a licensed landscape architect.

(iii) Other references shall be from licensed architects, licensed landscape architects, or licensed engineers in good standing.

Section 4. Application Status.

(a) For applicants seeking licensure, all requirements shall be met during the timeframe identified immediately prior to submitting a completed application.

(b) Applications shall be deemed “complete” when all necessary documentation has been received by the Board Office.

(c) Applications shall expire one (1) year after submission. If an application expires, an applicant shall submit a new application, including payment of fee.

Section 5. ARC.

(a) Every application shall be reviewed by the ARC.

(b) An applicant for licensure shall have committed no acts that are grounds for disciplinary action, or if the act was committed, the ARC has found after investigation that sufficient restitution has been made and the applicant no longer presents a threat to the public safety.

(c) If the ARC is unable to ascertain from documents submitted by the applicant that the applicant is eligible for licensure, the ARC may require the applicant to provide additional documentation, information, or meet informally with the ARC.

Section 6. Reciprocal Licensure. In order to qualify for a reciprocal license, the applicant must hold a current license in the profession for which they are applying, in good standing from a jurisdiction with licensure requirements substantially equal, as determined by the Board, to those established by the Board Rules and 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.

(a) Direct State Reciprocity. Applicants seeking reciprocity through the standards of another jurisdiction must meet the requirements outlined in Section 1 of this Chapter for architect applicants and Section 2 for landscape architect applicants.

(b) NCARB or CLARB Certificate Reciprocity. The Board may accept NCARB and CLARB certification as satisfactory evidence of meeting the requirements for reciprocal licensure.

Section 7. Issuance. When the Board has determined that an applicant has satisfied the standards set forth herein, the Board shall issue a license containing the licensee's name and license number.

Section 8. License Classification. Three types of license classifications are used to denote the method by which the applicant obtains licensure:

(a) Type A License, Licensure by Prior Practice (or grandfathering):

(i) For Architects type A licenses were issued to those qualified applicants upon passage of the initial licensing act in the year 1951. No further type A licenses will be issued.

(ii) For Landscape Architects type A licenses were issued to those qualified applicants upon passage of the revised licensing act in the year 1992. No further type A licenses will be issued.

(b) Type B License, Licensure by Examination: Type B licenses shall be issued to applicants granted a license by examination.

(c) Type C License, Licensure by Reciprocity: Type C licenses shall be issued to applicants granted a license by reciprocity.

Section 9. Wall Certificate and Card. The Board shall issue a wall certificate of standard design, bearing the Board seal and signed by the designated Board members. A card shall be issued bearing the number and expiration date of the license, and shall be reissued only upon license renewal.