⚠️ 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 Pennsylvania Architects Licensure Board directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Architect License: Ohio → Pennsylvania

Everything you need to know about transferring your architect license from Ohio to Pennsylvania

Reciprocity Available

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

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Ohio (OH)	Pennsylvania (PA)
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: $100; renewal fee: $100; ncarb cert fee: $103; total initial fees: $1,560; confidence: high; sources: https://architect.ohio.gov; https://www.ncarb.org; https://www.naab.org	application fee: $45; are total fee: $1,410; license fee: $55; renewal fee: $55; ncarb cert fee: $103; total initial fees: $1,510; confidence: high; sources: https://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/Architects; https://www.ncarb.org; https://www.naab.org
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 2 years (biennial; renewal required in each odd-numbered year); CE hours: 24; Fee: $100	Period: 2 years (biennial); licenses expire June 30 of every odd-numbered year; CE hours: 24; Fee: $55

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

Key Differences

Pennsylvania accepts out-of-state architect licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.
Renewal differs: Ohio — Period: 2 years (biennial; renewal required in each odd-numbered year); CE hours: 24; Fee: $100; Pennsylvania — Period: 2 years (biennial); licenses expire June 30 of every odd-numbered year; CE hours: 24; Fee: $55.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Pennsylvania Architects Licensure Board →
2
Request credential verification from Ohio Architects Board — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Ohio board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to Pennsylvania Architects Licensure Board.

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.

Pennsylvania Licensing Board

Board: Pennsylvania Architects Licensure Board
Website: https://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/Architects
Phone: (717) 783-3397

Contact Pennsylvania Architects Licensure Board to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Ohio (OH)	Pennsylvania (PA)
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: $100; renewal fee: $100; ncarb cert fee: $103; total initial fees: $1,560; confidence: high; sources: https://architect.ohio.gov; https://www.ncarb.org; https://www.naab.org	application fee: $45; are total fee: $1,410; license fee: $55; renewal fee: $55; ncarb cert fee: $103; total initial fees: $1,510; confidence: high; sources: https://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/Architects; https://www.ncarb.org; https://www.naab.org
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 2 years (biennial; renewal required in each odd-numbered year); CE hours: 24; Fee: $100	Period: 2 years (biennial); licenses expire June 30 of every odd-numbered year; CE hours: 24; Fee: $55

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

Key Differences

Pennsylvania accepts out-of-state architect licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.

Renewal differs: Ohio — Period: 2 years (biennial; renewal required in each odd-numbered year); CE hours: 24; Fee: $100; Pennsylvania — Period: 2 years (biennial); licenses expire June 30 of every odd-numbered year; CE hours: 24; Fee: $55.

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Pennsylvania Architects Licensure Board →

Request credential verification from Ohio Architects Board — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Ohio board →

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

Submit your application to Pennsylvania Architects Licensure Board.

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.

Transfer Your Architect License: Ohio → Pennsylvania

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Pennsylvania Licensing Board

Study Materials

Related Pages

Transfer Your Architect License: Ohio → Pennsylvania

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Pennsylvania Licensing Board

Study Materials

Related Pages