There are two different ways you can become registered in Alabama. They are as follows:

Reciprocity: An individual who is a registered architect in another state and holds an NCARB (National Council of Architectural Registration Boards) certificate may be registered in the state of Alabama. This process can be accomplished through the MY NCARB RECORD portal on NCARB’s home page www.ncarb.org

Examination: An individual who holds a first professional degree in architecture from a NAAB-accredited university, completes the NCARB Architectural Experience Program (AXP) and passes all divisions of the Architect Registration Exam® becomes a registered architect in Alabama. For eligibility and examination information, visit this link: Registration by Examination

Candidates who wish to become registered by examination must meet the following requirements:

• Completion of a professional degree in architecture from a college or university program accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB);
• Completion of the Architectural Experience Program (AXP); and
• Pass all parts of the Architect Registration Examination® (A.R.E).®

Applicants must choose one of the following options for pursuing registration by examination:

1. ARE Application
2. Reasonable Testing Accommodations: The Board and NCARB have a procedure for granting reasonable testing accommodations to candidates with qualifying disabilities as outlined under the Americans with Disabilities Act.