# Idaho Code § 54-309: 54-309 QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C3_S54-309

## Section

- **Citation:** Idaho Code § 54-309
- **Heading:** 54-309 QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE
- **Jurisdiction:** Idaho
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 3 / Section 54-309

## Text

54-309. qualifications for licensure. (1) An applicant shall be eligible to be licensed as an architect if the applicant:

(a) Passes all examination divisions of the architectural registration examination (ARE) or an examination that is approved by the board; and

(b) Has completed an architectural experience program deemed satisfactory to the board indicating that the applicant is competent to practice architecture.

(2) A person is eligible to take the ARE if that person:

(a) Holds a professional degree in architecture from a program that is accredited by the national architectural accrediting board or that is approved by the board; and

(b) Has started or completed an architectural experience program deemed satisfactory to the board.

(3) In lieu of holding a professional degree in architecture as required by subsection (2)(a) of this section, an applicant may provide to the board satisfactory evidence of knowledge and skill approximating that attained through graduation from an approved architectural curriculum by showing a specific record of eight (8) or more years of experience in architectural work of a character deemed satisfactory to the board. This experience may also include that necessary to satisfy the architectural work experience program requirements of subsections (1)(b) and (2)(b) of this section.

History:

[54-309, added 2018, ch. 129, sec. 2, p. 274.]

## Nearby sections

- [Idaho Code § 54-301 54-301 SHORT TITLE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C3_S54-301.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-302 54-302 LEGISLATIVE INTENT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C3_S54-302.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-303 54-303 DEFINITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C3_S54-303.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-304 54-304 ARCHITECT'S SEAL.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C3_S54-304.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-305 54-305 LICENSE REQUIRED.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C3_S54-305.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-306 54-306 EXEMPTIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C3_S54-306.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-307 54-307 BOARD — ORGANIZATION AND MEETINGS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C3_S54-307.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-308 54-308 BOARD — POWERS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C3_S54-308.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-309 54-309 QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C3_S54-309.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-310 54-310 LICENSE BY ENDORSEMENT OR MUTUAL RECOGNITION AGREEMENT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C3_S54-310.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-311 54-311 TEMPORARY LICENSE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C3_S54-311.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-312 54-312 RENEWAL AND REINSTATEMENT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C3_S54-312.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-313 54-313 FEES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C3_S54-313.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-314 54-314 DISCIPLINE — INJUNCTION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C3_S54-314.md)

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