Fees
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Overview
Candidates and licensees can find examination, licensure, and miscellaneous fees by clicking the links above. Fees are payable to the California Architects Board by either a check or money order unless noted otherwise. The Board accepts credit/debit cards for online applications.
Application
| Title | Fee |
|---|---|
| Application for Eligibility Evaluation (Is not licensed/registered in any U.S./Canadian jurisdiction) |
$100 |
| Application for Licensure (Valid for less than 12 months) |
$200 |
| Application for Licensure (Valid for more than 12 months, but less than two years) |
$400 |
| Application for Retired License | $40 |
| California Architect Reciprocity Application | $35 |
Examination
| Title | Fee |
|---|---|
| Architect Registration Examination (ARE) 5.0* | $235 Per Division |
| California Supplemental Examination (CSE) | $100 |
NOTE: NCARB fees are subject to change. Candidates should check periodically with NCARB for the most current fees and methods of payment.
License Renewal
| Title | Fee |
|---|---|
| Architect License Renewal Application | $400 |
| Delinquency Fee (License is expired more than 30 days) |
$100 |
| Expired Renewal | Contact Board for Fee Due |
Miscellaneous
| Title | Fee |
|---|---|
| Certification of Records/Documents | $2 Per Document |
| Replacement of Current License (8.5" × 3.5") | $15 |
| Replacement of Current Pocket Receipt (3.5" × 2.3") | $15 |
| Replacement of Wall Certificate (11" × 8.5") | $15 |