Virgin Islands(U.S) - Register as Architect

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Procedure

1. Complete an Application Form, you need to go to your local DLCA to pick up and fill in the needed forms.
2. Gather all documents you will need to submit together with your completed application:
   1. Completed application
   2. Three (3) 2x2 photographs of applicant;
   3. Three (3) professional references, with copies of registration or license attached, sent directly to the board;
   4. Two (2) character references;
   5. Copy of college transcript send directly from the institution to the State Board;
   6. Verification of Registration and/or License from another state;
   7. Favorable tax clearance letter from the Bureau of Internal Revenue;
3. Pay the required fee.

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Required Documents

• Completed application
• Three (3) 2x2 photographs of applicant;
• Three (3) professional references, with copies of registration or license attached, sent directly to the board;
• Two (2) character references;
• Copy of college transcript send directly from the institution to the State Board;
• Verification of Registration and/or License from another state;
• Favorable tax clearance letter from the Bureau of Internal Revenue;

Office Locations & Contacts

Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs

ST. CROIX
Tel: 340.713.DLCA (3522)
Fax:340.718.6982
Licensing Division Fax: 340.718.6982

ST. JOHN
Tel: 340.693.8036
Fax: 340.776.6989

ST. THOMAS
Tel: 340.714.DLCA (3522)
Fax: 340.776.8303
Licensing Division Fax: 340.776.8303

V.I. Board of Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors
Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs
Golden Rock Shopping Center, Suite No.9
Christiansted, VI 00820-4311

Bureau of Internal Revenue
Telephone: STT (340) 774-5865 / STX (340) 773-1040

Eligibility

Applicant must be a resident of the U.S. Virgin Islands for at least thirty (30) days immediately prior to submittal of application.

Certificate as an architect: A person who has a degree from an accredited college in architecture shall be granted a certificate as an architect without examination.
An applicant who has evidence of four or more years of experience in architecture shall be admitted to examination to test the applicant's knowledge of fundamental architectural subjects. Passing this portion of the examination shall entitle applicant to a certificate as an architect. The applicant can then take the additional portion of the examination to be licensed as a professional architect or engineer.

Examination: All persons interested in becoming a licensed Architect in the Virgin Islands who are not registered in any other U.S. jurisdiction will be required to sit an examination. The Architect's Examination is available via computer throughout the year. The examinations are equivalent to that required by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards.

Educational and Experience Requirements: A graduate from an accredited architectural curriculum of four years, approved by the Board, with an additional two years or more of specific and active experience in the field, shall be admitted to an examination.
An applicant who has a high school diploma and eight years or more of specific and active experience in architecture shall be admitted to an examination.
An applicant with a record of at least twelve years of specific and active practice in architecture shall be admitted to an eight hour examination.

Reciprocity: A person holding a valid license or certificate issued by a state or territory of the United States or by a foreign country may upon application be registered in the Virgin Islands. The foreign country must have a national registration board of scope and standing corresponding to the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards and the National Council of State Boards of Engineering Examiners.

Fees

• Architect: $130.00
• Architects in Training: $130.00

Validity

All permanent licenses are issued on an annual basis. Temporary licenses are issued to non-residents for specific projects only. Conditional Licenses are issued to non-residents associated with a registered V.I. professional architect, engineer or land surveyor.

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