Canadian Architects who did not Pass the ARE

New York does not have direct reciprocity with any other foreign country.  However, Canadian licensed architects who have NOT passed the ARE® and who have obtained five years of acceptable professional practice following licensure in a Canadian province within the seven years immediately preceding application are eligible to apply via this endorsement pathway.  Passage of a practical exam is required.

• An architect licensed in a Canadian province who has five years of acceptable professional practice following licensure in a Canadian province within the seven years immediately preceding application and who did NOT pass the ARE®

• Submit Form 1, New York’s Application for Licensure.  Please indicate on your Form 1 that you are applying for a license via endorsement and did not pass the ARE®
• Pay the licensure and first registration fee of $377.00
• Send Form 3 to each jurisdiction in which you are licensed.  Form 3 must be submitted directly by the licensing authority to the Department.  We must receive a Form 3 from each jurisdiction in which you are licensed.
• Send Form 4E to an architect licensed in the same Province who will endorse your experience.  Your endorser MUST submit the Form 4E directly to the Department.  The form WILL NOT be accepted if submitted by you.
• If you are found to be eligible via this pathway, an invitation with details for a practical examination will be emailed to you.