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Kentucky Licensing Requirements

Kentucky Board of Architects
T. Rexford Cecil
Spindletop Administration Building
2624 Research Park Drive, Suite 10
Lexington, KY 40511
Tel: 859-246-2069
Fax: 859-246-2431

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.

Report Date

Total Hours Annually

HSW Hours Annually

Distance Learning Accepted

Teaching Credit Accepted

Committee Credit Accepted

Self-Study Accepted

June 30th

    12

    8

    Yes

    2 hours max; non-HSW

    NCARB approved credits for NCARB committee work or NCARB seminars - also max. 4 hours for KY Board of Architects meetings

    4 hours max


Proof of Compliance
Proof of participation in continuing education activities shall include: 

  • A log showing the activity claimed, sponsoring organization, location, and duration
  • An attendance certificate
  • A signed attendance receipt
  • A paid receipt
  • A list of attendees signed by a person in charge of the activity
  • Similar documentation.
  • The following shall be submitted for renewal of a license:
    (a) A Continuing Education Annual Report Form listing the completed courses;
    (b) A renewal application; and
    (c) The renewal fee.
  • An incomplete submission shall be returned to the registrant.
  • random sample of annual reports shall be reviewed to ensure accuracy and compliance.

    The registrant shall:
  • Be responsible for retaining proof of participation in continuing education activities;
  • Retain a record for continuing education for a period of 2 years from the date of submission of the annual report to the board; and
  • Furnish copies of continuing education records on the request of the board for audit purposes.

    Non-Compliance Penalties
    Failure to fulfill the continuing education requirements or file the required annual report, properly completed and signed, shall result in non-renewal of the architect’s certificate of registration.
    If a licensee fails to comply with the continuing education requirements, the following penalties may be imposed:

  • Refusal to grant a license;
  • Refusal to renew or reissue a license;
  • Private or public reprimand;
  • Imposition of probation;
  • Suspension of a license;
  • Revocation of a license.

    Exceptions and Exemptions
    To annually renew his/her license, an architect registered in Kentucky shall comply with this administrative regulation unless he/she is exempted by one (1) of the following reasons:

  • He/she is exempted as a first time registrant by:
    (a) Examination; or
    (b) Reciprocity;
  • He/she is an emeritus status architect who:
    (a) Is at least sixty-five (65) years old;
    (b) Has requested emeritus status at the beginning of the license renewal period; and
    (c) Has retired from practice;
  • He/she is a civilian who serves on active duty in the United States Armed Forces for a period of time exceeding ninety (90) consecutive days during the annual report period;
  • He/she is a registrant of another National Council of Architectural Registration Board's jurisdiction that has a required continuing education program, if:
    (a) It accepts Kentucky requirements to satisfy its continuing education requirements; and
    (b) The registrant certifies that all requirements for current continuing education compliance and registration have been met in that jurisdiction.
  • A hardship case may be considered by the board