business.gov.au

Registration as an Architect - Victoria

Description

You will need this registration if you intend to work as an Architect in Victoria.

There are two classes of registration:

  • architect (practising)
  • architect (non-practising)

Generally, architects in the non-practising class of registration are no longer working in Victoria, retiring or will be on an extended leave.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

When registering for the first time, you must register as a practising architect. To register as an architect (practising), you must:

  • hold a qualification in architecture
  • have at least 2 years' practical experience
  • have completed one of the pathways to registration
  • be covered by professional indemnity insurance
  • be a fit and proper person.

Ongoing eligibility requirements

To maintain registration as a practising architect, you are required to complete a set number of hours of continuing professional development (CPD).

Duration

Up to 1 year

Expiry

30 June

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $588.35

First registration fees for a practising architect:

  • application: $184.91
  • registration: $403.44

Fees for 2025-26
Apply Duplicate Certificate All $84.05

Certified extract of register. Fees for 2025-26
Apply Licence All $403.44

Annual registration for a practising architect. Fees for 2025-26
Vary Variation All $134.48

Application for request to change class of registration from architect (non-practising) to architect (practising) (after two years non-practising). Fees for 2025-26

Forms

Application process

Apply

Depending on your experience, there are three different pathways to registration as an architect:

  • Architectural Practice Examination - assesses your knowledge and understanding of the practice of architecture in Australia and your capacity to exercise the professional skills required to be an architect
  • Experienced Practitioner Assessment - for applicants who have experience working at an executive level on complex projects
  • Mutual recognition - for applicants who are registered as an architect in another Australian state or territory, New Zealand or select other countries.

Approval time

4 - 6 weeks

Administering agency

Architects Registration Board of Victoria

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.