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North Carolina architect search Covers: Choose Licensees for individual architects; the firm search is separate.North Carolina · Architect
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North Carolina architect renewal instructions Covers: Use Individual Architects; firm renewals follow a different calendar.Renewal at a glance
| Credential | Architect |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | Individual architect licenses expire each June 30. Architecture firms follow a separate calendar-year renewal schedule. [source] |
| Renewal fee | Individual architect annual renewal: $55. Firm renewal is $125; late renewal and reinstatement cost more. [source] |
| Renewal application | North Carolina architect renewal instructions |
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North Carolina architecture licensing board Authority listed in Contact Your Licensing Board | NCARB.
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- Contact Your Licensing Board | NCARB Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Architect Search – NC Board of Architecture Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Architect / Architect Firm Renewals or Reinstatement – NC Board of Architecture Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
- Fees – NC Board of Architecture Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
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