District of Columbia Occupational and Professional Licensing Administration - Board of Architecture, Interior Design and Landscape Architecture


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Contact Information

Physical address:
1100 4th Street SW, 500 East
Washington, DC 200024

Phone: 202-442-4320

Web: Home Name search
Email: opla.design@dc.gov

Licenses

We track the following licenses with the District of Columbia Occupational and Professional Licensing Administration - Board of Architecture, Interior Design and Landscape Architecture in order to provide compliance services to our clients. As a client, you see this and other reference data in License Manager in-line with your licenses.

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District of Columbia Architect License

Agency:District of Columbia Occupational and Professional Licensing Administration - Board of Architecture, Interior Design and Landscape Architecture
NCARB Certificate:Required
Completion of CE/PDH:Required
Interview:Not required
NAAB-accredited degree:Required
NCARB IDP:Required
Additional Experience:Not required
State-specific exam:Not required

Initial Registration

This section applies to architects that are applying for a license in District of Columbia for the first time.

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$99 license fee due after application is approved

Reciprocal Registration

This section applies to architects licensed in another state that are looking for reciprocal licensure in District of Columbia.

Agency Fee:

$65

Registration Renewal

This section applies to architects that are already licensed in District of Columbia and need to renew their license.

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$99

Due:

By April 30 of even-numbered years.

District of Columbia Interior Designer License

Agency:District of Columbia Occupational and Professional Licensing Administration - Board of Architecture, Interior Design and Landscape Architecture

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$99 license fee due after application is approved

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$99

Due:

By October 31 of even-numbered years.

District of Columbia Landscape Architect License

Agency:District of Columbia Occupational and Professional Licensing Administration - Board of Architecture, Interior Design and Landscape Architecture
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$99 license fee due after application is approved

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$99

Due:

By April 30 of odd-numbered years.

District of Columbia Professional Design Firm License

Agency:District of Columbia Occupational and Professional Licensing Administration - Board of Architecture, Interior Design and Landscape Architecture
Law:

DCMR 17-1801

Eligible Entity Types:
  • Business Corporations
  • Professional Corporations
  • Limited Liability Companies
  • Professional Limited Liability Companies
  • Partnerships
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Ownership Requirements:

Business Corporations:

  • At least one of the principal officers must be a District of Columbia licensed architect.

Professional Corporations:

  • Each of the of the original shareholders and directors must licensed in a professional service performed by the firm.
    At least one of the principal officers must be a District of Columbia licensed architect.

Limited Liability Companies:

  • At least one of the principal members must be a District of Columbia licensed architect.

Professional Limited Liability Companies:

  • At least one of the principal members must be a District of Columbia licensed architect.

Partnerships:

  • At least one of the partners must be a District of Columbia licensed architect.
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$99

Before you Apply:

Domestic and Foreign Applicants:

  • Identify a District of Columbia licensed design professional to act as the professional in responsible charge for each office location in DC.
  • Ensure that your business entity will meet ownership requirements.
How to Apply:

Domestic Applicants:

  1. File entity formation documents with the District of Columbia Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs - Corporations Division.
  2. Apply for a design firm license online.

Foreign Applicants:

  1. File foreign qualification documents (if applicable) with the District of Columbia Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs - Corporations Division.
  2. Apply for a design firm license online.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$99

Due:

By April 30 of even-numbered years. Renewals may be submitted as early as 90 days prior to the expiration date.

Amendment

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

A licensed professional design firm shall notify the Board within 30 days after the
admission or withdrawal of a member or shareholder from a professional design firm.

Reinstatement

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$225

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