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PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECT
License Description PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECT

An architect initiates and develops conceptual designs and details for the construction of new buildings and the renovation or repairs of existing buildings. An architect is responsible for the technical preparation of construction documents. The person with this job title provides overall project direction, including coordination with other disciplines involved in the project. To use the title architect in Tennessee, a person must be registered with the registering authority. There are limited circumstances under which individuals may perform architectural work without being registered, as long as they do not call themselves architects. However, there are other circumstances, delineated in Tennessee law, which require a registered architect.

REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to speak and write the English language, be of good character and repute, and complete the education, experience, and examination requirements.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from a school of architecture whose curriculum has been accredited plus completion of three years of practical experience in architectural work satisfactory to the board. Other combinations of education and experience may be accepted by the state board, as specified in Tennessee law.

EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS:
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) Architect Registration Examination (ARE).

RENEWAL:
Required every two years.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
AIA Tennessee
P.O. Box 60128
1105 Gartland Avenue
Nashville, TN 37206
Phone: (615) 255-3860
Licensing Agency
Department of Commerce and Insurance
Division of Regulatory Boards
Division of Regulatory Boards
Davy Crockett Tower 3d Floor, 500 James Robertson Pkwy
Nashville, TN 37243-1142
(615) 741 3221
Active Status Active
Continuing Education No continuing education requirement to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Degree required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Register with licensing agency
License Updated 08/10/2023
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