National Council of Architectural Registration Boards

NCARB Mission
The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards is committed to protecting the health, safety and welfare of the public through effective regulation and exemplary service.

NCARB Members
NCARB members are the architectural registration boards of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and three U.S. territories (Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands). Each registration board has state-appointed public and professional members as well as an administrator. The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards believes in Integrity Service and Accountability.

NCARB Vision Statement
As the facilitator for the protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the public, the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards:

•  Requires a National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) accredited    degree, successful completion of the Architect Registration Examination    (ARE).

•  Protects and enhances the validity of professional architectural    educations and, the Intern Development Program (IDP) and the Architect    Registration Examination (ARE).

•  Encourages all architects to become Certificate holders.

•  Advocates for the elimination of impediments to reciprocity.

•  Serves as the trusted international center of registration data and    regulatory information.

•  Values diversity of opinion and representation.

•  Promotes recognition of the architect as the primary building professional    qualified to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public, through the    enhancement of the quality of the built environment and the richness of    space and form.