South Carolina Board of Architectural Examiners

Forms and Applications

For questions regarding renewals, application procedures or label requests, contact Alice M. DeBorde, Administrative Assistant, at (803) 896-4408.

For questions regarding investigative procedures or complaints contact Kathy Meadows, Chief Investigator, at (803) 896-5338.

Renewals

• 2021-2023 Individual Renewal Form

• 2021-2023 Firm Renewal Form

• Emeritus Form

Reciprocity and Exam Information

Online Electronic Application

The online electronic application allows you to upload the required documentation and make payment via credit card or electronic check. You should print the instructions and required forms before beginning your application. This link will contain the supplemental documents you will need to upload to your online application. This electronic application is only available to first-time applicants.

1. Please download and print the instructions and supplemental documentation before beginning the online electronic application.

   • Reciprocity requirements, instructions and supplemental forms.

   • Exam requirements,instructions and supplemental forms.

2. Apply Online for Licensure by Reciprocity or Exam.

Paper Application Forms

Below are paper applications that may be filled out and mailed in to the Board. The forms below may not be used in conjunction with the online electronic application listed above.

• Requirements for Licensure by Reciprocity

• Requirement for Registration by Examination

• Reciprocity / Exam Application

Reinstatement Information

• Reinstatement Instructions (if originally licensed by reciprocity with NCARB)

• Reinstatement Instructions (if originally licensed by examination)

• Reinstatement Application

Emeritus

• Emeritus Architect Application

Firm Licensure Certificate of Authorization (COA)

Your company must be registered with the SC Secretary of State AND the SC Board of Architectural Examiners.

• Laws/Regulations relating to firm licensure: Section 40-3-270 and Regulation 11-10.

• COA Instructions & Application

Firm Reinstatement Certificate of Authorization (COA)

(Please download all documents under this heading before completing the reinstatement application).

• COA Reinstatement Instructions

• COA Reinstatement Application

Other Forms and Information

• Forms from the Secretary of State's Office

• Information on Registered Agents

• Request form for List of Licensees

• Complaint Form

• Change of Address Form