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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Kentucky State Capital in Frankfort, KYThe Kentucky Board of Architects was established by an Act of the Kentucky General Assembly in 1930 to protect the public health, safety and welfare​ by the regulation of architects. It was originally titled the Kentucky Board of Examiners and Registration of Architects. Since July, 2002, the Board has additionally assumed the responsibility for the certification of interior designers in the Commonwealth. The Board is governed by the Kentucky Revised Statutes under Title XXVI, Occupations and Professions, Chapter 323 and is operating under the Executive Branch of State Government.

The Board is a self-supporting agency and receives no general fund tax appropriation. It is funded entirely through fees assessed for regulating its professionals.

Please Note: The Board office is located at the following address:

Kentucky Board of Architects
155 East Main Street, Suite 300
Lexington, KY 40507
Tel: (859) 246-2069​
Fax: (859) 246-2431

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm


Architect Renewal Information

​The FY2023-2024 Architect renewal period is now closed. If you did not renew, voluntarily surrender your license, or applied for and received emeritus status by August 30, 2023, your license has been administratively revoked, effective August 31, 2023. If you are not sure of your status you may contact the board office.

If your license is administratively revoked, please note the following:

1. You are no longer licensed as an architect in the Commonwealth of KY. In accordance with the Kentucky Revised Statues, specifically KRS 323.230, "Only persons licensed under this chapter may be styled or known as architects in Kentucky, or use any words or letters or assume any titles or description tending to convey the impression that they are architects." Also, please be aware under KRS 323.120 the Board may take further action, including denial to reinstate your license, if it determines you have been practicing under a revoked license.

2. To reinstate your Kentucky license you must contact the Board office at:​

boa.irc@ky.gov​, or by (859)246-2069

Certified Interior Designers Renewal Information

The FY2023-24 Certified Interior Designers renewal period is now closed. If you did not renew or apply for inactive status by November 30, 2023, your certificate was administratively revoked effective December 1st. If you are not sure of your status you may contact the board office.
If your certificate has been administratively revoked for failure to renew on a timely basis previously, please note the following:

1. As you are not currently certified in Kentucky this is reminder that in accordance with the Kentucky Revised Statues, specifically KRS 323.402, "No person shall use the title "Certified Interior Designer", the letters CID, or any acronym, abbreviation or title that would imply certification under this chapter unless the person at the time holds a valid certificate to use the title "Certified Interior Designer" in the Commonwealth of Kentucky as established under KRS 323.400 to 323.416 and 323.992.

2. To reinstate your Kentucky Certificate, you must contact the Board office at:
boa.irc@ky.gov​, or by phone at (859)246-2069


​Reminder

It is the licensee and/or certificate holder’s responsibility to insure that all contact information is current with the Board office.  A Change of Address Form is available under our FORMS.

Questions?

If you have questions, contact us at:

Kentucky Board of Architects
155 East Main Street, Suite 300
Lexington, KY 40507
Tel: (859) 246-2069​
Fax: (859) 246-2431

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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NCARB Position on Accredidation

Please click on the link below to review NCARB’s position regarding the current debate in the architecture community relative to the role of the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) and the future of architectural accreditation. The debate focuses on potential adjustments to the NAAB’s governance, funding, and procedural models. 

NCARB Position on Accreditation February 2024.pdf

While the Kentucky Board of Architects (BOA) strives to make the information on this website timely, accurate, and educational, the publishing of NCARB’s position on accreditation  does not imply endorsement.​

Master / Journeyman Training  

The Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. of Indiana/Kentucky Chapter are offering continuing education on Master/Journeyman Electrical classes. The focus of the class is discussion of the most recent changes to the National Electrical Code which varies from residential and commercial to industrial.

Classes located in Lexington and Louis​ville, KY​ ​

For more information please click here!​

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Code Administrators Association of KY 

Stay up-to-date with the latest news affecting building codes in Kentucky by joining Code Administrators Association of Kentucky (CAAK).​ CAAK Logo

For more information please click here!​

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​​Quarterly Board Meetings

January 23, 2024, Tuesday 9:00am - McBrayer Law Office, Chase Tower, 201 E Main St #900, Lexington, KY 40507​

​​​For additional information please contact the board office at: boa.irc@ky.gov, or (859) 246-2069

Renewals​

​​Architects

​The FY 2024 Architect Annual renewal period is now closed. Renewal for FY 2025 is scheduled to open next year for online renewal by June 1, 2024.

Certified Interior Designers

​The FY 2023-24 Certified Interior Designer renewal period is now closed. Online renewing is scheduled to reopen by September 1, 2024, for the next renewal period.

Announcements

​This office will be closed in accordance with KRS 18A.190, KRS 2.190 and KRS 2.110 for the following dates in 2023 and 2024:​

  • New Year’s Day Friday, December 29, 2023
  • Monday, January 1, 2024 ​
  • Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday, Monday, January 15
  • Memorial Day, Monday, May 27
  • Independence Day, Thursday, July 4
  • Labor Day, Monday, September 2
  • Presidential Election Day, Tuesday, November 5
  • Veterans Day, Monday, November 11
  • Thanksgiving, Thursday & Friday, November 28-29
  • Christmas, Tuesday & Wednesday, December 24, 25
  • New Year's​, Tuesday & Wednesday, December 31, January 1

Newsletters

The most recent Kentucky Board of Architects Newsletter:

KY BOA Newsletter Winter 2024.pdf

​Complaints 

To file a formal complaint against an architect or CID, please complete our complaint form. 

Complaint Form.pdf ​


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