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State of Rhode Island, Design Professionals , State Building Office

Architects

January 5, 2026,

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The Architect Renewals are now available in the new licensing system in which you will have to set up your new account and onboard your license before renewing if you have not already done so.  Please refer to the instructions in the document.

Thank you, 

NOTICES:

An Individual Architect Registration is not enough!


All Firms (Entities) are required to obtain a Certificate of Authorization (COA)

Important Reminder to Registered Architects — Each Firm (entity) that practices or offers to practice architecture in Rhode Island must hold a current COA. This required COA is in addition to the individual's registration. Check to make sure that your firm (whether sole proprietorship, corporation, partnership, LLP or LLC) has a current COA. 

All registration renewals must be submitted online. 

Design Professionals

Board of Examination and Registration of Architects

Email: Dbr.designprof@dbr.ri.gov.