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The California Architects Board protects consumers by establishing standards for professional qualifications, ensuring competence through examinations, setting practice standards, and enforcing the Architects Practice Act.

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News

Expedited Licensure Application Processing for Service Members Enrolled in Skillbridge

Beginning July 1, 2024, boards and bureaus under the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) must expedite licensure application processing for service members currently enrolled in the U.S. Department of Defense SkillBridge Program.

Service members seeking licensure in California who qualify must provide documentation of enrollment, such as an official letter from the commanding officer. Failure to provide proper documentation could result in application processing delays. Applicants must still meet all board or bureau licensing requirements. For questions or assistance regarding licensing requirements, please contact the Board.

For more information on licensing resources available to service members, visit: www.dca.ca.gov/military.

Published: July 1, 2024

Continuing Education Requirements Webinar

On January 18th, the Board held a live webinar regarding Continuing Education Requirements. The PowerPoint presentation is available.

Published: February 7, 2024

Quick Hits

Quarterly Licensing Data

Starting in Fiscal Year 2022 DCA now reports Licensing Performance Measures (LPM) data on a quarterly basis for all active DCA entities. LPM performance is measured using the average application processing times for the application type reported.

AB 2138 Data

Data is provided in compliance with Business and Professions Code sections 480(g)(2) and 480(g)(3), which require all boards under the Department of Consumer Affairs to annually report information on applicants with criminal histories.

Military Resources

Information for members of the United States Armed Forces and their families. We are committed to assisting California’s United States Armed Forces members and their families.