Montana Architects State Requirements NO CONTINUING EDUCATION IS REQUIRED at this time, however the Board is re-examining their requirements and will post notification on their website of CE requirements. Proposed Changes to be determined at August meeting of the Architecture Board: Proposed: Total Hours: Beginning January 1, 2015, in addition to all other requirements for renewal, each licensed architect shall obtain at least 12 hours of continuing education (CE) annually to renew the license. Proposed: Detail: 75% of which must be HSW Proposed: Renewal Cycle: Annual Proposed: Renewal Deadline: June 30.
FAQ’s How do I renew my license? Proposed: Licensees shall complete and submit renewal forms certifying that licensees completed 12 hours of continuing education during the calendar year immediately preceding the calendar year in which licensees are renewing. The CE requirement is based on a calendar year, beginning on January 1 and ending December 31 of each year Who notifies the State of my continued education? Proposed: It is the licensees responsibility to notify the State. Record keeping is the responsibility of the licensee. All licensees shall retain course completion certificates for a minimum of six years, for auditing purposes. I have extra credit hours; can I apply them to the next renewal cycle? Proposed: Continuing education hours may not be carried over to a future calendar year. I am licensed as an Engineer as well as an Architect, how many hours of Continued Education must I complete? No information available at this time. Are AIA approved classes accepted? Yes
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Contact Information BOARD OF ARCHITECTS AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS 301 South Park, 4th Floor P.O. Box 200513 Helena, MT 59620-0513 Fax: (406) 841-2305 E-mail:
[email protected] Website: www.architect.mt.gov Board Office Contacts: For information on applications and licensing contact: Telephone: (406) 841-2202 E-mail:
[email protected] For information on renewals, license verifications, and name changes contact: Telephone: (406) 841-2205 E-mail:
[email protected] For information on continuing education: Telephone: (406) 841-2204 E-mail:
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