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Maryland Licensing Requirements

Maryland Board of Architects
Terry White

Administrative Secretary
Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation
500 N. Calvert Street, Room 308
Baltimore, MD 21202-3651
410-230-6263
410-333-0021 FAX

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

Renewal Date

24/2 years

16/2 years

Yes

FT –No
PT - Yes

 

Yes, if pre-approved 

Proof of Compliance

In response to an audit, a licensee may submit a transcript from the Continuing Education System of the AIA or another form prescribed or accepted by the Board.

Evidence of compliance shall be maintained by the licensee for 2 years after each renewal period.

Non-Compliance Penalities
Please contact architect@dllr.state.md.us for information.

Exceptions and Exemptions

a licensee who is granted an initial license may renew a license for the next full term without complying with the continuing education requirement of this section;

a licensee serving on temporary active duty in the armed forces of the United States for a period of time exceeding 120 consecutive days in a year, if the activity restricts participation in a continuing education program, may renew a license for the next full term without complying with the continuing education requirement of this section; and

a licensee experiencing physical disability, illness, or other extenuating circumstances as reviewed and approved by the Board may renew a license for the next full term without complying with the continuing education requirement of this section.

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