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  • Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects

    The Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects (APELSCIDLA Board) examines, licenses, and regulates approximately 35,000 individuals and related business entities in Virginia.

    Licensing Section  (804) 367-8506
    Board Office  (804) 367-8514
    FAX  (866) 465-6206
    Email  apelscidla@dpor.virginia.gov    

    NOTICE:

    Effective October 1, 2020, Landscape Architect Applicants may register directly with CLARB to take the national LARE exam and apply with the APELSCIDLA Board upon passing the exam.

    Important Notices Concerning Coronavirus (COVID-19):

    • NCARB – Updates:  https://www.ncarb.org/press/2020-coronavirus-update and https://www.prometric.com/corona-virus-update 
    • NCEES –  Updates: https://home.pearsonvue.com/essential-services-faqs 
    • PSI -  Updates: https://www.psionline.com/important-notice-update-concerning-covid-19-coronavirus/ 
    • NCIDQ – Prometric updates:  https://www.cidq.org/covid-19-response      
    • CLARB – L.A.R.E. exam updates:   https://www.clarb.org/home/covid-19                            

     

    • Commemorative Centennial Book: APELSCIDLA Board 1920-2020  
    • Gubernatorial proclamation recognizing APELSCIDLA Board Centennial (June 2020)         

     

     

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    Forms & Applications

    Architect | Professional Engineer and Engineer-in-Training | Land Surveyor, Land Surveyor-B, and Surveyor-in-Training | Surveyor Photogrammetrist | Certified Interior Designer | Landscape Architect | Business Registration 

    • Go to: Most Requested Forms (address change, criminal conviction reporting, certification request, etc.) 

    Applicants must read and understand the APELSCIDLA Board Regulations. Application fees are not refundable. 

    DPOR Boards only accept the most recent versions of the applications provided below. DPOR Boards are not responsible for processing delays associated with forms that do not conform to this requirement. 

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    Architect  

    • License Application (PDF)  
    • License Renewal Form (PDF)  
    • Degree Verification Form (PDF)  
    • Experience Verification Form (PDF)  
    • Client Experience Verification Form (PDF) 
    • Reference Form (PDF)  
    • Verification of Exam and Licensure Form (PDF)  
    • License Reinstatement Application (PDF) (only for licenses expired less than five years) 

    Professional Engineer (PE) and Engineer-in-Training (EIT)

    • PE License Application (PDF)  
    • EIT Designation Application (PDF)  
    • PE License Renewal Form (PDF) (Interactive PDF*)
    • PE Reference Form (PDF) 
    • EIT Reference Form (PDF)  
    • PE and EIT Degree Verification Form (PDF)  
    • PE and EIT Experience Verification Form (PDF) (complete a separate form for each position) 
    • PE and EIT Engineering Technology Program Course Requirements Form (PDF)  
    • PE and EIT Verification of Exam and Licensure (PDF)  
    • PE License Reinstatement Application (PDF) (only for licenses expired less than five years) 

    Land Surveyor (LS), Land Surveyor B (LS-B), and Surveyor-in-Training (SIT)

    • LS License Application (PDF)  
    • LS-B License Application (PDF)   
    • SIT Designation Application (PDF) 
    • LS and LS-B License Renewal Form (PDF) (Interactive PDF*)
    • LS and SIT Degree Verification Form (PDF)  
    • LS and SIT Experience Verification Form (PDF) (complete a separate form for each position) 
    • LS and SIT Verification of Exam and Licensure (PDF)  
    • LS License Reinstatement Application (PDF) (only for licenses expired less than five years) 
    • LS-B License Reinstatement Application (PDF) (only for licenses expired less than five years) 
    • Surveyor Apprenticeship Standards (PDF) (updated 7/2019) 
    • How to Become a Land Surveyor by Apprenticeship  

    Surveyor Photogrammetrist (SP)

    • SP License Application (PDF) 
    • SP License Renewal Form (PDF) (Interactive PDF*)
    • SP Degree Verification Form (PDF)  
    • SP Experience Verification Form (PDF)  
    • SP Reference Form  (PDF)  
    • SP Verification of Exam and Licensure (PDF)  
    • SP License Reinstatement Application (PDF) (only for licenses expired less than five years) 

    Certified Interior Designer (CID) 

    • CID Certificate Application (PDF)  
    • CID Certificate Renewal Form (PDF) (Interactive PDF*)
    • CID Experience Verification Form (PDF)  
    • CID Degree Verification Form (PDF) 
    • CID Verification of Exam and Certification (PDF)  
    • CID Certificate Reinstatement Application (PDF) (only for certificates expired less than five years) 

    Landscape Architect (LA)

    • LA License Application (PDF) 
    • LA License Renewal Form (PDF) (Interactive PDF*)
    • LA Degree Verification Form (PDF) 
    • LA Experience Verification Form (PDF) (for exam and comity applicants) 
    • LA Reference Form (PDF)  
    • LA Verification of Exam and Licensure (PDF)  
    • LA License Reinstatement Application (PDF) (only for licenses expired less than five years) 

    Business Registration

    • Business Entity Application (PDF)(entity other than PC or PLLC) 
      • Business Entity-Branch Office Application (PDF) - (entity other than PC or PLLC) 
                               
    • Professional Corporation (PC) Application (PDF)
      • PC-Branch Office Application (PDF)  
       
    • Professional Limited Liability Company (PLLC) Application (PDF) 
      • PLLC-Branch Office Application (PDF)  
         
    • Business Entity Registration Renewal Form (PDF)  (Interactive PDF*)
      • Branch Office Renewal Form (PDF) 
       

    NOTE: To register a LLC (Limited Liability Company), use the Business Entity Application. 

     

    *Adobe Interactive PDFs allow you to type your information into the form and save a copy on your computer for your personal records. You must print, sign, and return the application to the address provided on the form.

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    Laws & Regulations

    Sign up for email notification of regulatory action and meetings by registering here.
    • APELSCIDLA Board Regulations (PDF) | online  
      • Pending regulatory action (proposed changes, public hearings, etc.)
       
    • APELSCIDLA Board Statutes (Chapter 4 of Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia)
      • Relevant Professional Corporations statute (Section 13.1-549 of the Code of Virginia)
      • Relevant Professional LLC statute (Section 13.1-1111 of the Code of Virginia)
       
    • Guidance Documents on Virginia Regulatory Town Hall 
      • Letter RE: Surveying Entire Parcels (07/11/18)
      • Memo RE: Alterations/Edits to Sealed Work (12/19/17)
      • Memo RE: Use of Topographic Surveys, Orthographic Maps, or Other Geospatial Data (09/15/15)

    Meetings & Minutes

    Sign up for email notification of regulatory action and meetings by registering here.

    The Virginia Regulatory Town Hall provides access to the board's meeting schedule, agendas, and past meeting minutes.

    Visit the Town Hall: http://www.townhall.virginia.gov/L/viewboard.cfm?boardid=7&display=meetings 

    Education & Exams


    NCEES is seeking engineering and surveying professionals to participate in a content review for the Fundamentals exams (FE and FS). Learn more at https://ncees.org/news/.

    Examinations

    Architects* | Professional Engineers | Land Surveyors | Certified Interior Designers | Landscape Architects  

     * NCARB Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®) candidates will be able to schedule online-proctored appointments in mid-November 2020. Please visit Online (or remote) proctoring for further information. 

    Whether you plan on testing in-person or online, please see NCARB's proctoring launch announcement. 

    Continuing Education

    Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Landscape Architects must attest to completion of 16 hours of continuing education in order to renew or reinstate their licenses. For more information, please review 18 VAC 10-20-683 of the APELSCIDLA Board Regulations.

    Apprenticeship

    Land Surveyor Apprenticeship Standards 

    News & Publications

    Sign up for email notification of regulatory action and meetings by registering here.

    Board News

    • Commemorative Centennial Book: APELSCIDLA Board 1920-2020 
    • Gubernatorial proclamation recognizing APELSCIDLA Board Centennial (June 2020)
    • LETTER RE: Surveying Entire Parcels (07/11/18)
    • MEMO RE: Alterations/Edits to Sealed Work (12/19/17)
    • Winter 2019 issue of Dimensions newsletter available. Visit the Board Newsletters page and choose the "APELSCIDLA Dimensions" tab to view archives.   

    Press Releases

    • View Professional Engineer License Termination: July 2, 2019

    Frequently Asked Questions

    1. How do I contact the Board office? Will I be able to speak directly with a Board member?  
    2. I am licensed in Virginia, and applying for licensure in another state.The other state is requesting verification of my Virginia license. What do I need to do? 
    3. I need to renew my license, but I haven't received my renewal form. What do I need to do? 
    4. My renewal payment was one day late and I have always paid on time. Can you waive the late fee? 
    5. I did not renew on time because I didn't receive my renewal card. Do I still have to pay a late fee or reinstate my license? 
    6. Does the Board office use the date of receipt or the postmark date to determine whether an application or renewal was received on time? 
    7. My address and/or name has changed. What do I need to do to notify the Board? 

    How do I contact the Board office? Will I be able to speak directly with a Board member? 

    You may reach us by phone at 804-367-8506 (Licensing Section) or 804-367-8514 (Board Office), by FAX at (866)-465-6206, or by e-mail at apelscidla@dpor.virginia.gov. Additionally, if you have information that you would like to mail, please send it to:

    APELSCIDLA Board
    Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
    9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400
    Richmond, VA 23233

    The Board members do not work in the Board office. They come into the Board offices for Board meetings and hearings, but are not here on a daily basis. Board office staff members can answer your questions and are trained to process all information that comes into the Board office. Please do not contact Board members directly.

    I am licensed in Virginia, and applying for licensure in another state.The other state is requesting verification of my Virginia license. What do I need to do? 

    Please complete the Certification Request Form and send it with a check for $35.00, made payable to the Treasurer of Virginia. Specify where you would like the certification to be mailed.

    I need to renew my license, but I haven't received my renewal form. What do I need to do?

    No earlier than 60 days prior to your license expiration, send in the renewal fee, make checks payable to the Treasurer of Virginia, and include your license/certificate/registration number on your check. Mail this information to:
    APELSCIDLA Board
    Department of Professional & Occupational Regulation
    9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400
    Richmond, VA 23233

    You CANNOT continue to practice in Virginia after your license/certificate/registration has expired.

    My renewal payment was one day late and I have always paid on time. Can you waive the late fee?

    No. The Board's regulations allow a 30-day grace period in which a license may be renewed without penalty (therefore, your payment is actually 31 days late). Staff cannot waive the fee. 

    I did not renew on time because I didn't receive my renewal card. Do I still have to pay a late fee or reinstate my license?

    Yes. Board regulations state that failure to receive the renewal notice does not relieve you of the obligation to renew.

    Does the Board office use the date of receipt or the postmark date to determine whether an application or renewal was received on time?

    The date the application or renewal was received in the agency determines whether it is on time, not the postmark date. If the renewal fee is received after the due date, you will be required to pay the reinstatement fee. If the reinstatement fee is received after the due date, you will be required to reapply for licensure, meeting all current requirements.

    My address and/or name has changed. What do I need to do to notify the Board?

    Many Boards allow you to update your ADDRESS using Online Services, so login to your personal profile to see if this is an option for your license type. The alternative is to complete, print, sign, and submit an Address Change Form to the Board office by mail. Unless updated online, all Address Change Forms must be received by the Board in writing. When providing a post office box as the mailing address, it must be accompanied by the physical address.

    To report a NAME CHANGE: complete, print, sign, and submit a Name Change Form to the Board office. All name changes must be received by the Board in writing. Individual name change requests must be accompanied by a copy of a marriage certificate, divorce decree, court order, or other official documentation that verifies the name change.

    Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects (APELSCIDLA Board)

    Executive Director

    Kathleen (Kate) R. Nosbisch 

    Board Administrators

    Marian Brooks 
    Tonia Harrison

    Member Roster

    Architects

    Robert A. Boynton 
    Section Chair-Architects, Certified Interior Designers + Landscape Architects
    Second four-year term ends 6/30/20
    Richmond

    Mel Price
    First four-year term ends 6/30/23
    Norfolk

    Christine Snetter | BOARD VICE-CHAIR
    Second four-year term ends 6/30/21
    Providence Forge 

    Professional Engineers

    James L. Kelly
    First four-year term ends 6/30/23
    Williamsburg

    Christopher M. Stone
    P
    .E.- L.S. Section Chair 

    Second four-year term ends 6/30/22 

    Virginia Beach 
    Vinay Nair 
    Unexpired term ends 6/30/20
    Alexandria

    Land Surveyors 

    Doyle B. Allen
    Second four-year term ends 6/30/19     
    Forest                                   

    Mike Zmuda | BOARD CHAIR
    Second four-year term ends 6/30/22   
    Mechanicsville  

     

    Vickie McEntire Anglin 

    Unexpired term ends 6/30/21 

    Bristow

    Landscape Architects

    Frank W. Hancock, III  
    First four year term ends June 30, 2024 
    Charlottesville 

    Ann P. Stokes
    First four-year term ends 6/30/21      
    Norfolk

    Certified Interior Designers

    Cameron Stiles 
    Second four-year term ends 6/30/22    
    Ashland

    Caroline Alexander 
    First four-year term ends 6/30/20 

    Lexington

    Citizen Members

    Hypatia Alexandria
    First four-year term ends 6/20/22        
    Potomac Falls

    Karen Reynes
    First four-year term ends 6/20/22 

    Norfolk


     

     Board members are appointed by the Governor. To learn more about the gubernatorial appointment process, visit the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s website. 

    Interested in serving the APELSCIDLA Board as an Advisory Member? 
     

    • APELSCIDLA - Advisory Member Application (pdf) 

     

    Military and Veterans Services

    DPOR stands ready to assist veterans and active-duty military personnel as they maintain or transition to civilian careers requiring professional credentials.

    Active-duty military personnel and their spouses having served outside the U.S., as well as certain diplomatic service members and veterans, may be eligible to receive up to a five-year extension for meeting license renewal requirements (pursuant to Section 54.1-117 of the Code of Virginia).

    Spouses of active-duty military personnel assigned to a duty station in Virginia are eligible for expedited processing using the Military Spouse Expedited License Application (PDF). A temporary, non-renewable 12-month license for certain military spouses licensed in another state who need more time to meet Virginia-specific requirements is also an option if necessary. [Section 54.1-119] 

    • Military spouses also can get help covering the costs of transferring their professional licenses or certifications when they experience a permanent-change-of-station move with their service member spouse.

     

    For honorably discharged veterans, “substantially equivalent” military training, education, or experience may be credited toward certain license requirements (pursuant to Section 54.1-118). In addition, the Virginia Department of Veterans Services may reimburse veterans for the cost of license or certification exams. 

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    • Excludes Engineer-in-Training and Surveyor-in-Training designations 


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    • License expired less than five (5) years - Individuals only

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