New Mexico Board of Examiners for Architects


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Contact Information

Physical address:
No. 5 Calle Medico
Suite C
Santa Fe, NM 87505

Mailing address:
P.O. Box 509
Santa Fe, NM 87504

Phone: 505-982-2869
Fax: 505-982-8953

Web: Home Name search
Email: nmbea@state.nm.us

Notes: Business Hours: 8-Noon, 1-5 PM Mountain Time, Monday - Friday

Licenses

We track the following licenses with the New Mexico Board of Examiners for Architects 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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New Mexico Architect License

Agency:New Mexico Board of Examiners for Architects
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:Required

Initial Registration

This section applies to architects that are applying for a license in New Mexico for the first time.

Form:By contacting the New Mexico Board following the Board’s receipt of the individual’s NCARB certificate.
Agency Fee:

Registration fee + exam fee of $50.00 for those with in-state residency or $100.00 for those who live out-of-state

Reciprocal Registration

This section applies to architects licensed in another state that are looking for reciprocal licensure in New Mexico.

Agency Fee:

$125

Registration Renewal

This section applies to architects that are already licensed in New Mexico and need to renew their license.

Agency Fee:

$225.00 for in-state residency; $325.00 for out-of-state residency.

Due:

By December 31 of odd-numbered years.

New Mexico Architecture Firm License

Not required



Architecture Firm licensure is not required on the State level in New Mexico.

Firm licenses are not issued at the state level, however, a licensed individual must oversee all architectural work. Firms should consult board rules and state statutes before doing business.

More information: New Mexico Board of Examiners for Architects
Law:

NMSA § 61-15-6

Eligible Entity Types:
  • Business Corporations
  • Professional Corporations
  • Limited Liability Companies
  • Partnerships
Ownership Requirements:

Business Corporations:

  • If the firm primarily offers architectural services, at least one owner and a majority of shareholders must be licensed architects.

Professional Corporations:

  • All shareholders and incorporators must be individuals licensed in a professional service provided by the firm or entities that are similarly qualified.

Limited Liability Companies:

  • If the firm primarily offers architectural services, a majority of members must be licensed architects.

Partnerships:

  • If the firm primarily offers architectural services, a majority of partners must be licensed architects

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