Overview
Oregon architects and architectural firms must renew their registration periodically to remain active.
This page provides information regarding:
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online renewal access,
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individual architect renewal requirements,
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architectural firm renewal requirements,
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continuing education reminders,
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renewal deadlines,
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frequently asked questions, and
- renewal fee information.
Practicing architecture or providing architectural services in Oregon without an active certificate of registration violates Oregon law and may result in disciplinary action.
Online Renewal Portal
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renew individual architect registration,
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renew architectural firm registration,
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answer required background information, and
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submit applicable renewal fees.
Before You Begin
Before starting the renewal process, registrants should ensure they have received:
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their renewal email notification, and
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their unique login PIN.
Individual Architect Renewal (ARI)
Renewal Schedule
Individual architect registrations renew:
The individual renewal season:
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begins in mid-November, and
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ends 60 days after December 31.
Registration Expiration Dates
If your individual registration number (ARI-###) is:
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an even number, registration expires December 31 of even-numbered years.
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an odd number, registration expires December 31 of odd-numbered years.
Renewal Notification
Architects should receive an email from:
during November of the expiration year.
The renewal email includes:
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renewal instructions, and
- a unique login PIN required for portal access.
Continuing Education Reminder
Architects should review continuing education requirements before renewing registration.
Additional information is available under:
Architectural Firm Renewal (ARF)
Renewal Schedule
Architectural firms renew registration:
The firm renewal season:
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begins in mid-December, and
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ends 60 days after January 31.
Firm registrations expire:
Renewal Notification
The designated firm representative should receive an email from:
during December.
The renewal email includes:
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renewal instructions, and
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a unique login PIN required for portal access.
Verify Registration Status
Registrants should verify that registration status remains active before:
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practicing architecture, or
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providing architectural services in Oregon.
To check the status of a registration, use the:
If your registration is inactive and you wish to continue practicing architecture or providing architectural services in Oregon, you must apply for reinstatement.
Additional information is available under:
Important Renewal Information
Practicing architecture without an active certificate of registration is prohibited under Oregon law and may result in disciplinary action.
Renewal requirements and procedures are governed by:
Frequently Asked Questions (by category)
Renewal Portal Access FAQs
Check your spam or junk email folder first. If you still did not receive your renewal email, contact OSBAE for assistance.
Individual registrants may also need to check the email on record. Please visit the Update Contact Information page to verify the information.
Verify that:
- your login PIN is entered correctly,
- your registration number is correct, and
- for individual registrants, ensure your registration is due for renewal.
No. Registration renewals may only be completed during the official renewal period.
- Individual architect renewal season begins in mid-November.
- Architectural firm renewal season begins in mid-December.
Please wait until the renewal season opens before attempting to renew your registration.
If you are unable to access the renewal portal, try the following:
- update your web browser,
- use a different browser, or
- try accessing the portal from a different device.
Older browsers, browser settings, or firewall/security settings may prevent the portal from functioning properly.
If you completed one renewal type (individual or firm), and are attempting to complete another renewal, clear your:
- browsing history,
- browser cache, and
- saved session data
before starting the second renewal process.
No. The Online Payments page cannot be used to complete registration renewals.
To renew your registration:
Renewal fees must be paid as part of the online renewal application process.
The renewal application includes required legal and certification questions. By submitting the application electronically, you are confirming that the information provided is true and accurate.
Individual Architect Renewal FAQs
Individual architect registrations renew every other year.
Expiration depends on whether your registration number is odd or even.
Yes. Oregon registered architects must satisfy continuing education requirements prior to renewal unless exempt during the first renewal.
Continuing education (CE) requirements are part of the individual architect renewal process.
Unless this is your first renewal, you must complete:
- a minimum of 24 hours of Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) continuing education
during the current two-year registration period before renewing your registration.
See Continuing education requirements under:
You do not submit continuing education (CE) certificates or records during the renewal process.
During renewal, you will answer questions confirming that you completed the required continuing education hours.
Registrants are responsible for:
- maintaining their own CE records, and
- retaining documentation showing compliance with continuing education requirements.
Examples of acceptable documentation may include:
- certificates of completion, or
- transcripts.
If selected for a continuing education audit, you will be required to submit proof of completed CE hours.
Additional information is available under:
Following the individual renewal period, OSBAE conducts a continuing education audit.
In April, a percentage of registrants may be randomly selected to provide proof of completed continuing education.
During the renewal process, you will answer questions regarding CE completion. By submitting the renewal application electronically, you are confirming that:
- the information provided is complete and accurate, and
- all continuing education requirements have been satisfied.
Providing false or inaccurate information may result in disciplinary action.
Architectural Firm Renewal FAQs
Architectural firms renew registration annually.
Firm renewal season begins in mid-December each year.
Other related FAQs
You may update your address and other contact information during the online renewal process.
If you need to update your contact information outside of the renewal period, visit:
Please keep your contact information current to ensure you receive:
- renewal notices,
- Board communications, and
- important registration information.
If you no longer wish to practice architecture or provide architectural services in Oregon, you may place your individual or firm registration into inactive status.
To do this:
- Log in to the online renewal system.
- Navigate to the second screen of the renewal application.
- Select the “OPT OUT" button.
Choosing the opt-out option immediately changes the registration status to inactive.
Once inactive:
- you may no longer practice architecture in Oregon, and
- firms may no longer offer or provide architectural services in Oregon unless their registration is reinstated.
Your renewal is complete when a:
appears after submitting the renewal application.
You may:
- print the receipt, or
- save a copy for your records.
After the renewal application is processed:
- the registration expiration date will update in the Board's online Architect & Firm Search system, and
- a new registration card will be emailed to the individual architect or designated firm representative.
Renewal Fees
Architectural Firm Renewal
Registration Period: One Year
Renewal Fee: $200
Individual Architect Renewal
Registration Period: Two Years
Renewal Fee: $240
Late Fees
Late renewal requirements and penalties are governed by:
Additional Fees for Late Completion
Architectural Firm Renewal
Late Renewal Fee: $150
Individual Architect Renewal
Late Renewal Fee: $150
Late Continuing Education Completion
Late Continuing Education Fee: $240
Renewal Assistance
If you experience issues with:
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portal access,
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renewal deadlines,
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continuing education questions in the portal, or
- registration status,
Registrants should:
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monitor renewal deadlines carefully,
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maintain current email contact information, and
- retain continuing education documentation as required.