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 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:
Fax:
(859) 246-2431
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Certified Interior Designers Renewal Information
The FY2026-2027 Certified Interior Designers renewal period is now open. You may now renew your active or inactive certificate, or you may apply for inactive status. The Renewal period will be open until Midnight on November 30, 2026. If you require a paper renewal form or if you have any other questions please contact the board office at
(859)246-2069, otherwise please click the link below to begin your online renewal.
Online License Renewal
Architect Renewal Information
The FY2026-2027 Architect renewal period closed as of August 31, 2026. If you did not renew, voluntarily surrender your license, or apply for and receive emeritus status by August 31, 2026, your license has been administratively revoked, effective September 1, 2027. 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 by email
boa.irc@ky.govor by phone at (859)246-2069.
Continuing Education Information
Once you’ve earned your Kentucky architect license, you are required to obtain at least twelve (12) CEHs per year; and report these credits as a condition of license renewal per 201 KAR 19:087. Continuing education is post-licensure learning that enables a registered architect to increase or update knowledge of and competence in technical and professional subjects related to the practice of architecture to safeguard the public’s health, safety, and welfare.
Joey Nolasco, a practicing Kentucky architect, and board member, encourages his fellow architects to explore the transformative benefits of the Code Administrators Association of Kentucky (CAAK) membership and their CEU workshops. He says, “The organization not only fulfills my HSW continuing education requirements but also serves as a vibrant hub for networking and knowledge exchange”.
Follow the links below to learn more about continuing education offered at the organizations below:
Code Administrators Association of Kentucky (CAAK)
https://caak.org/ceu-events-certification/
Associated Builders and Contractors:
https://abcindianakentucky.org/education/continuing-education/
Master / Journeyman Training
The Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. of Indiana/Kentucky Chapter are offering continuing education courses on Contractors Electrical/HVAC/Plumbing and Electrical Code updates. These courses focus on recent changes to the National Electrical Code. For more information visit our Links and Resources page.
More Information
International Code Council Training Courses
The Kentucky Board of Architects serves the profession by promoting quality continuing education opportunities to architects and CIDs. Building code courses can meet the technical and professional requirements the Board finds appropriate to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of the public. The International Code Council (ICC) website offers training courses to comply with annual continuing education requirements. The courses are designed for building and design professionals. They also offer several delivery options to meet your schedule and learning preference: In Person, Online Live, and Online Self-Paced. For more information and to see the courses offered by the ICC please click the link: https://learn.iccsafe.org/ui/
Reminder
It is the licensee and/or certificate holder’s responsibility to ensure 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