⚠️ Important: This comparison is based on published state licensing requirements and may not reflect recent changes. Reciprocity and transfer rules change frequently and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by state licensing boards. This tool is for research purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Always contact Board of Registration of Architects (under the Division of Occupational Licensure) directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Architect License: New York → Massachusetts

Everything you need to know about transferring your architect license from New York to Massachusetts

Reciprocity Available

Massachusetts accepts NCARB certification for reciprocal licensure. Architects holding an active NCARB Certificate may apply for licensure by reciprocity.

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	New York (NY)	Massachusetts (MA)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	[object Object]	[object Object]
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $50; are total fee: $1,410; license fee: $210; renewal fee: $210; ncarb cert fee: $103; total initial fees: $1,670; confidence: high; sources: https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/architecture; https://www.ncarb.org; https://www.naab.org	application fee: $50; are total fee: $1,410; license fee: $200; renewal fee: $200; ncarb cert fee: $103; total initial fees: $1,660; confidence: high; sources: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-of-architects; https://www.ncarb.org; https://www.naab.org
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 3 years (triennial); CE hours: 36; Fee: $210	Period: Annual (August 31 deadline); CE hours: 12; Fee: $200

Data verified as of 2026-03-21. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Massachusetts accepts out-of-state architect licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.
Renewal differs: New York — Period: 3 years (triennial); CE hours: 36; Fee: $210; Massachusetts — Period: Annual (August 31 deadline); CE hours: 12; Fee: $200.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Board of Registration of Architects (under the Division of Occupational Licensure) →
2
Request credential verification from New York State Board for Architecture (administered by NYSED Office of the Professions) — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit New York board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to Board of Registration of Architects (under the Division of Occupational Licensure).

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Massachusetts Licensing Board

Board: Board of Registration of Architects (under the Division of Occupational Licensure)
Website: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-of-architects
Phone: (617) 727-1718

Contact Board of Registration of Architects (under the Division of Occupational Licensure) to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	New York (NY)	Massachusetts (MA)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	[object Object]	[object Object]
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $50; are total fee: $1,410; license fee: $210; renewal fee: $210; ncarb cert fee: $103; total initial fees: $1,670; confidence: high; sources: https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/architecture; https://www.ncarb.org; https://www.naab.org	application fee: $50; are total fee: $1,410; license fee: $200; renewal fee: $200; ncarb cert fee: $103; total initial fees: $1,660; confidence: high; sources: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-of-architects; https://www.ncarb.org; https://www.naab.org
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 3 years (triennial); CE hours: 36; Fee: $210	Period: Annual (August 31 deadline); CE hours: 12; Fee: $200

Data verified as of 2026-03-21. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Board of Registration of Architects (under the Division of Occupational Licensure) →

Request credential verification from New York State Board for Architecture (administered by NYSED Office of the Professions) — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit New York board →

Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).

Submit your application to Board of Registration of Architects (under the Division of Occupational Licensure).

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Massachusetts Licensing Board

Board

Board of Registration of Architects (under the Division of Occupational Licensure)

Website

https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-of-architects

Phone

(617) 727-1718

Contact Board of Registration of Architects (under the Division of Occupational Licensure) to confirm current transfer requirements →

Transfer Your Architect License: New York → Massachusetts

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Massachusetts Licensing Board

Study Materials

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Transfer Your Architect License: New York → Massachusetts

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Massachusetts Licensing Board

Study Materials

Related Pages