Sec. 09.21.01.07. Licensure

A. After the applicant has satisfied the Board, and, if applicable, the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), that the applicant possesses the proper qualifications to engage in the practice of architecture in the State, including, but not limited to, the fulfillment of the educational requirements, successful completion of all parts of the Architect Registration Examination (ARE), and completion of the Architectural Experience Program (AXP), and upon payment of the licensing fee, the Board shall issue to the applicant:

(1) A certificate of licensure; and

(2) A license card.

B. The certificate of licensure and the license card issued by the Board are not transferable.

C. The Board shall issue a replacement for a lost, destroyed, or mutilated certificate of licensure upon filing by the licensee with the Board of a signed statement setting forth the facts incident to the loss, destruction, or mutilation. The statement shall be accompanied by the proper fee set by the Board.

D. Use of the certificate of licensure or of a professional seal as evidence of licensure is prohibited unless accompanied by a valid and unexpired license card.