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