Maryland Architect FAQs
Answers to frequently asked questions about Maryland architect licensing and continuing education.
Maryland Architect Renewal
Continuing Education Deadline: Biennially, based on original licensure date
State Required Continuing Education: 24 HSW hours each cycle, 12 per year
License Renewal Deadline: Biennially, based on original licensure date
AIA Membership Continuing Education: 18 hrs annually, including 12 HSW
Renewing Your License:
How do I renew my Maryland architect license?
- Complete the required continuing education
- Visit the board website and follow the instructions to complete the renewal process
What are the Maryland continuing education requirements for architects?
Architects in Maryland must complete 24 hours of continuing education, 12 hours must be completed each year of the cycle. All hours must be completed in Health, Safety & Welfare (HSW) subjects.
Licensees in their first renewal cycle are not required to complete continuing education.
I have extra Maryland architect continuing education hours, can I apply them to the next renewal cycle?
No, Learning Units earned in excess of the 12 annual units required for a license renewal may not be carried forward.
Who notifies Maryland of my completed architect continuing education?
Maryland architects should maintain records of continuing education activities using the forms provided by the board. Records must be maintained for at least two years from the completion date of the qualifying program and must be furnished to the board in the event of a compliance audit. Architects Training Institute will submit your course completion records to the AIA and maintain your records for 6 years free of charge.
Do I need to complete continuing education requirements for my AIA membership?
Yes, as an Architect member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), 18 learning unit hours are required per calendar-year for membership renewal. Of these 18 hours, at least 12 hours must be in subjects designated as Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW).
Are AIA approved classes accepted to renew my Maryland architect license?
Yes, as long as they are in HSW subjects.
My Maryland architect registration has lapsed, how do I reinstate it?
Architects who are 30 days past their expiration date must apply for reinstatement. Continuing education must be complete, and the licensee will pay a reinstatement fee in addition to an application fee.
State Contact Info:
Maryland Board of Architects
500 N. Calvert Street, Room 308
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Phone: (410) 230-6261
DLOPLBoardofArchitects-LABOR@maryland.gov
http://www.dllr.state.md.us/license/arch/
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