Apply for this licence
Contact the Architects Registration Board to register as an architect working in the UK.
Restrictions
You can register if you have:
- UK professional qualifications
- EU professional qualifications
If you have qualifications from overseas including some EU and other non-recognised qualifications you must pass the Architects Registration Board’s own exam before registering.
How to register
To register online, visit the Architects Registration Board online application portal.
If you have queries about registering, contact the Architects Registration Board.
Architects Registration Board
info@arb.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7580 5861
Find out about call charges
You could be fined up to £2,500 per offence for using the name ‘architect’ without being registered. This includes using the letters of the professional bodies, such as Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) or Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS), after your name.