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Mississippi State Board of Architecture
Jenny Wilkinson
400 Legacy Park Drive, #2B
Ridgeland, MS 39157
601-899-9071
601-899-9171 FAX
msboa@archbd.state.ms.us

Note: The general information shown below is intended for the benefit of AIA members.
For verification of a specific state’s mandatory continuing education (MCE) requirement, please contact the state licensing board directly.

Proof of Compliance

• The registrant is responsible for retaining proof of participation in continuing education activities. Supporting documents may include but are not limited to: (1) a log showing activity claimed, sponsoring organization, location, duration, etc.; (2) attendance certificates; (3) signed attendance receipts; (4) paid receipts; (5) sponsor's list of attendees (signed by a person in responsible charge of the activity).
• Registrants who claim CEUs for videotaped instructional materials and self-study courses must retain information which (1) accounts for the amount of time spent completing the activity; (2) summarizes the content of the activity; and (3) relates the activity to the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
• These records must be retained for a period of one year from the date of report. Copies must be furnished to the Board for audit purposes if requested.

Non-Compliance Penalties
Failure to fulfill the continuing education requirements and to file a properly completed and signed annual report shall result in non-renewal of the architect's certificate of registration.

Exceptions and Exemptions

• A first-time new registrant by exam or reciprocity will be exempt for the first renewal period. NOTE: This exemption does not apply on applications for reinstatement of registration.
• Registrant is an emeritus status architect on record with this Board.
• Registrant is a civilian who serves on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States for a period of time exceeding ninety (90) consecutive days during the two year reporting period. (This does not include a career military person who is reassigned overseas, etc.)
• Resident registrants of any other NCARB jurisdiction with either a mandatory or voluntary continuing education program provided that same jurisdiction accepts the Mississippi continuing education requirement as satisfying their continuing education requirement, and the registrant certifies by affidavit and annual report that all requirements of that jurisdiction for current continuing education compliance and registration have been met. For continuing education purposes, the address of record on file with the Board will determine residence. Registrant must attach to the annual report form a copy of the most recently-issued wallet card, letter of good standing, or certificate.
• Personal hardship will be considered on an individual basis. Requests must be received at the Board office no later than December (of each odd year).

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