# WAC 308-12-050: WAC 308-12-050. What qualifications do I need to meet if I am already licensed?

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_12_050

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 308-12-050
- **Heading:** WAC 308-12-050. What qualifications do I need to meet if I am already licensed?
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 308 / Chapter 308-12 / Section 308-12-050

## Text

(1) If you hold an active architect license in good standing in any jurisdiction recognized by NCARB, you can apply for a Washington license if your qualifications and experience meet one of the following:
(a) You have an NCARB certificate. The board recognizes NCARB certification to include certification through the broadly experienced architect and/or broadly experienced foreign architect programs;
(b) You do not have an NCARB certificate, but you have satisfactorily completed the ARE or an examination as approved by the board and:
(i) Have been licensed as an architect eight or more years; or
(ii) Have met the educational and experience requirements of WAC 308-12-025 , and have completed the AXP.
(2) If your architect license is from a jurisdiction not recognized by NCARB, you will need to apply for initial licensure as described in WAC 308-12-028 .

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- [WAC 308-12-081 WAC 308-12-081. Do I need a stamp or seal?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_12_081.md)
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