Choose the length of your registration term
You may choose a 1, 3 or 5-year registration term.
New registrations may commence at any point in time and will continue from the date of application for the term you have nominated (unless cancelled sooner).
Registration fees
From 1 June 2024 all renewal fees for practising and non-practising architects will increase by 4.1%.
NSW architect registration fees for Practising category
| Registration term | Fees |
| 1 year | $350 |
| 3 years | $1,095* |
| 5 years | $1,900* |
NSW architect registration fees for Non practising category
| Registration term | Fees |
| 1 year | $54 |
| 3 years | $168* |
| 5 years | $290* |
* Note there is no saving for 3- and 5-year terms, which factor in a year-on-year increase.
Registration renewal process
STEP 1 |
Ensure you have met your CPD obligations for the last registration term and that all activities and supporting evidence have been recorded in MyCPD. Click here to download the Factsheet on Continuing Professional Development. Login to your account to enter your CPD activities directly into MyCPD.
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STEP 2 |
Ensure you have all the necessary information near to hand.
Click here to download the Factsheet on Professional Indemnity Insurance.
Login to your account to enter to update your personal details.
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STEP 3 |
Login to your account to renew your registration by the due date. Late renewalsIf your application for registration renewal is received after the due date but within three months of expiration, you will be charged a $155 restoration fee in addition to the annual renewal fee. Your registration will be backdated to allow for continuity of registration. If your application for registration renewal is received more than 3 months after expiration, you will be charged a $250 restoration fee in addition to the annual renewal fee. Your registration will not be continuous and will be dated from the date you applied to be restored to the NSW Register of Architects.
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STEP 4 |
Your application will be processed after payment is received. You will be emailed a certificate of currency and the tax receipt.
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STEP 5 |
Login to your account at any time to download a copy of your certificate of currency and tax receipt.
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