To legally advertise your services and call yourself an architect in the ACT you need a registration. You must register under the Architects Act 2004 and meet all the eligibility requirements.

To see if you’re eligible, visit the Build, buy or renovate website.

If you are a registered architect in another state or territory, you may be eligible to work in the ACT under the Automatic Mutual Recognition Scheme.

Read about automatic mutual recognition.

Apply for registration

The ACT Architects Board reviews and approves architect registration.

Read about the ACT Architects Board.

To read about the application process and eligibility requirements visit the Build, buy or renovate website.

Apply for an architect registration

Registration renewal

If you have a current ACT Architect’s registration you can renew it online.

Renew an architect registration

If you're registered as an architect and your address changes, you'll need to update your address.

Appoint an architect as nominee

You need to appoint a registered architect as nominee if your company or partnership wants to advertise and provide architectural services.

Appoint an architect as nominee