Sec. 310. Extension of licenses and registrations; waiver of deadlines.
Notwithstanding any provision of law during, or within 45 days after the end of, a period time for which the Mayor has declared a public health emergency pursuant to section 5a of the District of Columbia Public Emergency Act of 1980, effective October 17, 2002 (D.C. Law 14-194; D.C. Official Code § 7-2304.01), the Mayor, may:
- Prospectively or retroactively extend the validity of a license, registration, permit, or authorization, including drivers licenses, vehicle registrations, professional licenses, registrations, and certifications;
- Waive the deadlines for filings, and waive fees, fines, and penalties associated with the failure to timely renew a license, registration, permit, or other authorization or to timely submit a filing; or
- Extend or waive the deadline by which action is required to be taken by the executive branch of the District government or by which an approval or disapproval is deemed to have occurred based on inaction by the executive branch of the District government.
General Information
The District of Columbia Board of Architecture, Interior Design, and Landscape Architecture regulates the practice of architecture and the practice of interior design and landscape architecture to protect consumers by upholding the District of Columbia Architecture license law, the Interior Design license law, and the Landscape Architecture and Professional Design Firm license law. The Board consists of nine members appointed by the Mayor. Four members are architects, two are interior designers, two are landscape architects, and one is a consumer member. Five members of the Board constitute a quorum. The Board meets every six weeks at 9:30 a.m. at the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs located at 1100 4th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024. Board meeting minutes are available at www.open-dc.gov..
Applicant
Apply for license
Professional Design Firms
- Application – $65.00
- License – $110.00
- Renewal – $110.00
- Late Renewal Fee – $50.00
- Reinstatement – $225.00
To apply for a license or access the online portal, please click here.
Please contact a customer service representative at 1(866) 270-9817 if you have any questions or you do not know the email address linked with your license.
Architects Only – In addition to completing an application, you must call National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) to request that the credentialing information is forwarded to the board.
Examination
Schedule an examination:
Exams may be scheduled online by clicking here or by phone:
- Dial 1 (800) 733-9267
- Select Option 1 for government and state exams
- Select Option 2 for District of Columbia exams
Click here for PSI Exams Online
Fees
Architects
- Application – $65.00
- License – $120.00 (up to 2 years)
- Renewal – $155.00 (up to 2 years)
- Late Renewal Fee – $50.00
- Examination/Re-examination – See § 3500.3
- Reinstated License – $155.00 (up to 2 years)
- Inactive Status – $155.00
- Duplicate License – $30.00
- Verification of Records – $30.00
Interior Design
- Application – $65.00
- License – $110.00 (up to 2 years)
- Renewal – $120.00 (up to 2 years)
- Late Renewal Fee – $50.00
- Examination/Re-examination – See § 3500.3
- Reinstated License – $120.00 (up to 2 years)
- Inactive Status – $120.00
- Duplicate License – $30.00
- Verification of Records – $30.00
Landscape Architects
- Application – $65.00
- License – $155.00 (up to 2 years)
- Renewal – $ (up to 2 years)
- Late Renewal Fee – $50.00
- Examination/Re-examination – See § 3500.3
- Reinstated License – $120.00 (up to 2 years)
- Inactive Status – $155.00
- Duplicate License – $30.00
- Verification of Records – $30.00
Refund Request
Licensee
Continuing Education Requirements for Architects
The District of Columbia Board of Architecture, Interior Design, and Landscape Architecture mandates a total of 24 professional development units of continuing education to renew your license. Note: This requirement applies to all applicants for the renewal of or a license to practice architecture, except those applicants seeking the first renewal of a license granted by examination. A renewal applicant must submit proof via course certificates or transcripts of having completed 24 hours of credit in approved continuing education programs in health, safety, and welfare subjects during the term of the license (May 1, 2018 – April 30, 2020). To qualify for approval by the Board, a continuing education program must be prepared, offered, administered, or accepted by an entity approved by the American Institute of Architects or accepted by an entity approved by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards.
Renewal and Renewal Cycle
The biennial license renewal deadline for architects is April 30, 2020.
To complete your online renewal, follow the steps below:
- Begin the online renewal process here.
- Login to the system using your license number and your password.
- If you do not know your password; click “Forgot your password?”
- Check your e-mail inbox for a link to reset your password (check your Spam/Junk folder).
- Once logged in, scroll down to your license type Architect Renewal.
- Click “Begin” to start the application.
- Answer the screening questions and follow the prompts to upload documents and make payment.
- A 2”X2” photo is not required for this renewal cycle.
Interior Design License Renewal Information
Expiration Date: Oct 31st; Renewal Year: Even
Landscape Architecture License Renewal Information
Expiration Date: April 30th; Renewal Year: Even
Professional Design Firms License Renewal Information
Expiration Date: April 30th; Renewal Year: Even
Letter of Certification/License Verification
Request a Letter of License Certification
Consumer
Calendar
Virtual Meeting Link - TBD
Meeting Dates
- February – No meeting
- March 12, 2021
- April 23, 2021
- May – No meeting
- June 4, 2021
- July 16, 2021
- August 27, 2021
- September – No meeting
- October 1, 2021
- November 5, 2021
- December – No meeting
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Publication and Resources
- 2018 Annual Report
- 2017 Annual Report
- 2016 Annual Report