News - 2023
Delay in Processing New License Applications
Congratulations to those of you who have recently passed the California Supplemental Examination and have filed an Application for Licensure. The Board is currently transitioning to Connect, which is a new platform for licensing and enforcement. Unfortunately, there is a glitch with the system and we cannot process Applications for Licensure until it is remedied. We appreciate your patience.
Retirement of ARE Rolling Clock Policy
Effective May 1st, NCARB is retiring the rolling clock policy for exam score validity. The new policy provides that passed ARE divisions from both the current and prior versions of the exam will be valid. This national policy change will reinstate the validity of all passed ARE 4.0 divisions, taken between 2008 and 2018. Please visit the NCARB website to find more information on this policy change.
However, to implement this change in California, the California Architects Board (CAB) must amend its existing regulations, which impose a five-year limitation on exam scores, like the rolling clock policy. We recommend visiting the CAB website and joining our subscriber list for updates on proposed regulatory changes.
New Fees Took Effect On July 1, 2023
The Board increased original license and renewal fees for the first time in 12 years due to increased operational costs.
If your license expires July 1, 2023, or after, you are subject to the new renewal fee of $400.
New licenses with an issue date of July 1, 2023, or after will be subject to the new fee:
- Original license fee - $400
- Original license fee for a license that is issued less than one year before the date on which it will expire - $200
The Board is self-funded by licensing fees and has been diligent to decrease operational and staffing expenses; however, costs imposed that are outside of our control have made it impossible to keep the budget in balance.