Architects

Registration by Reciprocity

Please refer to Rule 1.22 and Rule 1.23 to review the requirements and application procedures for architectural registration by reciprocal transfer.

You may apply for reciprocal registration in Texas by one of the two methods listed below. If you have your NCARB record transmitted to TBAE, it is not necessary to complete the Direct Application mentioned below.

By NCARB Certificate or Council Record

Individuals holding certificates of registration in other jurisdictions applying for registration in Texas by reciprocal transfer shall be considered upon transmittal of their NCARB record.  All arrangements for development of the NCARB record will be the responsibility of the applicant.  You may contact NCARB in Washington DC at (202)783-6500.

Visit the NCARB Web site to request transmittal of your NCARB record, and then go on-line to pay your reciprocal application fee.

By Direct Application to TBAE

Individuals holding certificates of registration in other jurisdictions applying for registration in Texas by reciprocal transfer shall be considered upon submittal of the application and Certificate of Standing.

• To apply and pay the fee online, create an account and provide the requested information. Be sure to request and include a Certificate of Standing.
• If you do not wish to apply online, you may complete the attached TBAE Application and Certificate of Standing. The following items should be sent to TBAE:
  • Completed application form
  • Certified transcript
  • Application fee (made payable to TBAE)
  • Proof of legal status

  The Certificate of standing form should be sent to your state board:

Fees

If you use the direct application form, you must include the application fee when you submit your application. (See the Fee Schedule for the current application fee.)

If you submit your NCARB record as application for reciprocal registration, you will be contacted by TBAE when your record is received.  At that time, TBAE will request payment of the application fee.

Please refer to the Fee Schedule for the current fee. This fee is due only after you have been tentatively approved for registration.  Please do not send this fee until you receive the tentative approval letter.

Contact: Registration Records Coordinator (registration@tbae.state.tx.us)