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Architect License

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State Education, Department of

Architects must have a license from the New York State Department of Education (NYSDOE). Requirements vary by education and past supervised architectural experience.



Common categories for architect without licenses cannot be used by unlicensed architects in New York. These include the titles "architectural associate" or "design professional."

NYS Education Department

Address
Office of the Professions


Registration Unit, State Education Building


2nd Floor



Albany NY 12234-1000
Phone (518) 474-3817
Fax (518) 402-2323

TDD/TTY: (518) 473-1426

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