Architecture
Contact Information
License Application Status
Find the status of your license application by checking our online license verifications; your name will be added immediately when your license number is issued. You may also contact:
NY State Education Department
Office of the Professions
Division of Professional Licensing Services
Architecture Unit
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12234-1000
Phone: 518-474-3817, ext. 250
Fax: 518-402-5354
E-mail: opunit1@mail.nysed.gov
Please provide your name, social security number, date of birth, and the name of the profession in any correspondence.
Education Credentials from Non-approved Programs
If you have questions about acceptable documentation to verify education completed outside the U.S. or in non-approved programs, contact:
NY State Education Department
Office of the Professions
Bureau of Comparative Education
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12234-1000
Phone: 518-474-3817, ext. 300
Fax: 518-486-2966
E-mail: comped@mail.nysed.gov
Licensing Examination
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
Suite 1100
1801 K. Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 202-783-6500
Fax: 202-783-0290
E-mail: customerservice@ncarb.org
Web: www.ncarb.org
Practice Issues and Continuing Education
For answers to questions concerning practice issues or continuing education requirements, contact:
NY State Education Department
Office of the Professions
State Board for Architecture
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12234-1000
Phone: 518-474-3817, ext. 110
Fax: 518-486-2981
E-mail: archbd@mail.nysed.gov
Professional Misconduct and Discipline
This site contains information concerning professional misconduct, including how to file a complaint and search for disciplinary actions taken against licensees.
General Customer Service
Telephone hours are from 8:30am to 4:45 pm, Eastern time, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
NY State Education Department
Office of the Professions
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12234-1000
Phone: 518-474-3817
TDD/TTY: 518-473-1426
Fax: 518-474-1449
E-mail: op4info@mail.nysed.gov
