The 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 entitled 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 licensing its professionals.
Announcements
Note that the next regular meeting of the Board is July 25, 2012.
This office will be closed on the following days:
- Monday, May 28, 2012 Memorial Day
- Wednesday, July 4, 2012 Independence Day
- Wednesday, July 25, 2012 Special Board Meeting
- Monday, September 3, 2012 Labor Day
- Tuesday, October 16, 2012 Board Meeting
- Tuesday, November 6, 2012 Presidential Election Day
- Monday, November 12, 2012 Veterans Day
- Thursday and Friday, November 22-23, 2012 Thanksgiving
- Monday and Tuesday, December 24-25, 2012 Christmas
- Monday, December 31, 2012 New Year's
Architect Renewal Information
The renewal period for Architect licenses is closed. The renewal period ended at the close of business on August 30th, 2011. Renewals will reopen online Tuesday, May 29, 2012.
If you did not renew, voluntarily surrendered your license or applied for and received emeritus status by the 30th, your license was administratively revoked effective August 31st. If you are not sure of your status you may contact the board office.
If your license is administratively revoked, please note the following:
- You will no longer have a license 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.
- To reinstate your Kentucky license you must contact the Board office.
Certified Interior Designer Renewal Information
The renewal period for Certified Interior Designers is closed.
If your certificate has been administratively revoked for failure to renew by November 30th, please note the following:
- As you are not currently certified in Kentucky this is a 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.
- To reinstate your Kentucky Certificate you must contact the Board office.
Questions?
If you have questions, contact us at
Kentucky Board of Architects
163 West Short Street, Suite 555
Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 246-2069 - Office
(859) 246-2431 - Fax