Form Library
APE APPLICATION FORM PT 1 and 2
Use this form if you wish to apply for admission to the Architectural Practice Examination and lodge it with your payment and documents.
APE APPLICATION FORM - PART 2 ONLY
Use this form if you wish to apply to re-sit Part 2 - NEP. You should apply within 12 months of your unsuccessful NEP.
Use this form if you wish to apply APE Part 3 – Examination by Interview and lodge it with your payment. If you are re-sitting Part 3 you must re-submit all the APE documents.
CREDIT CARD AUTHORISATION FORM
Use this form to remit payments using Mastercard, Visa.
Amex and Diners cards are not accepted.
Use this form to remit payments using Mastercard, Visa.
Amex and Diners cards are not accepted.
FORM 01 - INITIAL REGISTRATION AS AN ARCHITECT
Use this form if you have completed the AACA Architectural Practice Examination (APE), Locally Experienced Practitioners Program (LEP), the Overseas Architect Assessment (OAA) or have successfully completed the SAP (Supplementary Assessment Process for APEC Architects), but have never been registered anywhere in Australia or in New Zealand.
FORM 02 - APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER MRA
Use this form if you are currently registered as an architect in another State or Territory in Australia or New Zealand or from approved jurisdictions in the United States of America and wish to apply for registration in NSW under the Mutual Recognition Act (MUTREC), the Trans Tasman Mutual Recognition Act (TTMRA) or the US/Australia/New Zealand Mutual Recognition Arrangements.
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FORM 02A - MUTUAL RECOGNITON CONFIRMATION REQUEST
Take this form to the state registration board where you are currently registered for completion and send it back to the NSW Board with the Form 02 and payment.
Form 02B - TTMRA Confirmation Request
Take this form to the New Zealand Architect Registration Board for completion and send it back to the NSW Board with the Form 02 and payment.
FORM 03 - TEMPORARY REGISTRATION AS AN ARCHITECT IN NSW
If you are an overseas registered architect wishing to practise in the State of New South Wales, you can apply for registration in the temporary registration category for a limited period.
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FORM 04 - NOMINATION OF RESPONSIBLE ARCHITECTS
Architect corporations and firms must nominate an architect, registered in NSW, to be its responsible architect in the provision of architectural services in NSW.
NSW Architects Code of Professional Conduct requires architects to undertake continuing professional development (CPD)
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FORM 06 - APPLICATION FOR RE-REGISTRATION AS A PRACTISING ARCHITECT
Complete this form if your name has recently been removed from the Register for non-payment of annual renewal; or have not been on the Register for a period of time; or wish to transfer from Non-Practising to Practising status.
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FORM 07 - APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION AS NON-PRACTISING ARCHITECT
If you have retired from practice or are not likely to be practising as an architect in the foreseeable future, you may use this form to apply to be recorded on the NSW Register of Architects in the category of non-practising architect read more
FORM 08CF - CHANGE OF DETAILS - CORP FIRMS
In order to notify any changes to details for architect corporations and firms such new nominated architects or cancellation of nominated architects etc. complete this form and submit it with the applicable fee of $35. A new certificate will be printed to show these changes
There is no fee to change contact details such as new address, telephones or email. This can also be done by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
FORM 12 - ARCHITECTS LEARNING GROUP
The Board has developed a model to support peer education for architects - Architects' Learning Groups. The aim of establishing Architects' Learning Groups is to provide opportunities for architects to undertake formal activities within their own peer network.
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FORM 10 - LOCALLY EXPERIENCED PRACTITIONERS PROGRAM
FORM 10A - CREDIT CARD LEP NSW
STATUTORY DECLARATION for LEP PROGRAM
Before completing the above forms read the Information Sheet for the LEP
We encourage prospective applicants to submit applications via the online facility https://www.architects.nsw.gov.au/ape-online-application
Matrix: Mapping Performance Criteria (PC) from the National Standard of Competency for Architects (NSCA) to Applicant Project Portfolio. Each PC must be met by a minimum of 1 project.
This Statutory Declaration form may be used for any purpose.
