The Register is published annually, in printed and electronic formats.
Corporations and firms nominate at least one architect responsible for the provision of architectural services.
Mutual Recognition Act (MRA) for persons registered in other States and Territories in Australia
Architects who are currently registered in another State or Territory in Australia are eligible to apply for registration in New South Wales under the terms of the Mutual Recognition Act (MRA). Applicants are required to submit a completed application form, a certification from the Registrar of a State Registration Board where a person is currently registered, and payment of the prescribed registration fee.
Trans Tasman Mutual Recognition Agreement (TTMRA)
Under the terms of the Trans Tasman Mutual Recognition Agreement, architects registered in New Zealand are eligible to apply for registration as architects in New South Wales. Applicants are required to submit a completed application form, present the current Practising Certificate from NZRAB and payment of the registration fee. Additional experience and examinations are not required.
Temporary Registration of Overseas Architects
The Board may register an individual who intends to practice in NSW for a limited period and who is not normally a resident of NSW. The Board must be satisfied that the individual has architectural qualifications and practical experience in another country that demonstrates that they are capable of practising architecture in this State with the same competence and skill expected of architects with full registration.
Non-Practising Status
Architects who have been on the Register at any time may choose to change their status to non-practising. This category will include architects who may have retired or those who are not practising architecture nor will be for the foreseeable future. Individuals who have removed their names from the Register may apply to be reinstated in this category by applying to the Board and paying an annual fee of $40. Architects who are currently on the Register but wish to change their status from practising to non-practising should apply to do so at annual renewal time.
