NEW RULE ADOPTED: Rules of Conduct
The Board adopted new rules related updating the Rules of Conduct.
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NEW RULE ADOPTED: Renewal Procedures and Architect Licensing Fees
The Board has adopted new rules related to renewal procedures and Architect licensing fees.
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NEW RULE ADOPTED: Continuing Education
The Board adopted new rules related to defining Health, Safety and Welfare for continuing education.
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New Rule Adopted: Renewal Procedures and Architect Licensing Fees
DATE: October 30, 2019 | CATEGORY:Announcements, Pending Laws & Rules
The Board of Architectural Examiners, in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 49:950 et seq., and through the authority granted in R.S. 37:144(C), adopted changes to Chapter 11 of its rules, LAC 46:I.1101 pertaining to registration information, LAC 46:I.1105 pertaining...
New Rule Adopted: Continuing Education
DATE: October 30, 2019 | CATEGORY:Announcements, Pending Laws & Rules
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Architectural Examiners, in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 49:950 et seq., and through the authority granted in R.S. 37:144(C), amended LAC 46:I.1315 pertaining to the continuing education of architects. The final...
New Rule Adopted: Rules of Conduct
DATE: October 30, 2019 | CATEGORY:Announcements, Newsletters
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Architectural Examiners, in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 49:950 et seq., and through the authority granted in R.S. 37:144(C), amended LAC 46:I.1901 pertaining to the rules of conduct of architects. The...
Time to Renew Your Louisiana Architect License
DATE: November 27, 2018 | CATEGORY:Announcements
Individual architectural licenses expire on December 31, 2019. You should login to the Licensing Portal to access to your renewal application. If your login does not work, it is possible that you have not yet created an account in our...
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The Louisiana State Board of Architectural Examiners exists to safeguard life, health, and property and to promote the public welfare. It is the board’s objective to ensure that the practice of architecture is reserved to those individuals and firms who have the proper qualifications and have been registered by this board.
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- Yes, If you are practicing in your name with an established business structure, (ex., John Q. Architect, LLC, Inc., LLP, etc.) that is required to be registered to conduct business in Louisiana or any other state, then you need to register your firm
- No, If you are practicing in your name only and do not have any business structure or entity affiliated with your practice you do not need to obtain firm registration.
For purposes of registration, all firms practicing architecture in Louisiana which are identified as a legal business entity (LLC, corporation, partnership, etc.) are required to register with the LSBAE within thirty days following registration with the Louisiana Secretary of State.
Yes, all firms conducting business in Louisiana must register with the Board. Depending upon the structure of your firm, there are four categories from which to choose for firm registration. A complete set of the LSBAE rules surrounding firm registration can be found here. It is the responsibility of the firm owner to meet requirements for operating a business in the state of Louisiana by registering with the Louisiana Secretary of State.