Fees - Architects
NOTICE TO MARYLAND LICENSEES:
Please note that starting on August 1, 2024, the Maryland Board of Architects changed its fee structure based on amendments to COMAR 09.21.04 General Regulations.
Maryland design boards have agreed to average their direct and indirect expenses, based on the calculation costs performed by the Secretary in consultation with the design boards. Based on these calculations, the Board of Architects sets the following fees:
Please make checks or money orders payable to MD Board of Architects.| TYPE OF LICENSE | Fee | Application/Late Fee | Total Fee | Term* |
| (Non-refundable) | ||||
| Original License | $ 86.00 | $ 39.00 | $ 125.00 | 2 years |
| Renewal Fee | $ 86.00 | - | $ 86.00 | 2 years |
| Reinstatement | $ 86.00 | $ 112.00 | $ 198.00 | 2 years |
| Emeritus License | $ 56.00 | - | $ 56.00 | 100 years |
| Reciprocal License | $ 86.00 | $ 56.00 | $ 142.00 | 2 years |
| Firm Permit (Original) | $ 112.00 | $ 39.00 | $ 151.00 | 2 years |
| Firm Permit (Renewal/Reinstatement | $ 112.00 | - | $ 112.00 | 2 years |
| License Verification/Certification | $ 10.00 | - | $ 10.00 | - |
| Wall Certificate (Replacement fee) | $ 39.00 | $ 39.00 | - | |
*Term based upon the effective/original date of licensure, not the date of reinstatement or reactivation
For examination costs & NCARB certificates please contact the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) directly through the links below:
General Inquiry
Exams
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