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Architect Emeritus/Emerita/Emerit

Application checklist 

  •  Complete the application. See OAR 806-010-0130 for detailed requirements. 
  •  E-mail or mail the signed application to OSBAE. Keep a copy of the application for your records. 

Other instructions 

The title of "Architect Emeritus," "Architect Emerita," or "Architect Emerit" may be granted, at the discretion of the Board, upon submission of an application from an Oregon registered architect who is currently in good standing with the Board. 
To be eligible for consideration, the architect must: 
  • Have practiced architecture in a recognized jurisdiction for a minimum of 20 years; and
  • Have been an Oregon resident during the architect's active architectural practice and held an Oregon certificate of registration as an individual architect for a minimum of 10 consecutive years.
There are no fees for Architect Emeritus/Emerita/Emerit status. 
  • Architect Emeritus/Emerita/Emerit is an inactive status. The individual is not eligible to practice architecture in Oregon and may not use the architect title. 
  • In order to be eligible to practice architecture in Oregon, the Architect Emeritus/Emerita/Emerit must comply with the reinstatement requirements found in OAR 806-010-0060. 
The Board will issue a certificate to those receiving Architect Emeritus/Emerita/Emerit status according to OAR 806-010-0040.

Architect Emeritus/Emerita/Emerit Application