Georgia State Board of Architects and Interior Designers
Interior Design Division
Barbara Kitchens
237 Coliseum Drive
Macon, GA 31217-3858
404 207-1400
404 207-1401 FAX
arpassmore@sos.state.ga.us

Completion Requirements
The Georgia State Board of Architects and Interior Design automatically accepts any online course that is registered with the American Institute of Architects (AIA) or the Interior Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC) as continuing education credit.

Renewal Dates
Renewal occurs March 31st of odd years.

Renewal notices are mailed approximately four to six weeks prior to the expiration date to the address on record with the Board office.

Statute
Chapter 50-10

Special Designations or Stipulations
Reinstatement. Certificates of registration not renewed in accordance with Rules 50-9-.03 and 50-9-.04 shall not be subject to renewal, provided, however, that the holder thereof may apply for reinstatement. An application for reinstatement shall be accompanied by:
(1) A reinstatement fee of $350.00; and
(2) Evidence, satisfactory to the board, of completion of continuing education as specified below:
(a) Six (6) hours of continuing professional education from approved programs described in Rule 50-11-.04 for each year or fraction thereof since the lat renewal of the applicant’s registration, up to a maximum of 24 continuing education hours.
(b)In order to be satisfactory, at least twelve (12) of the hours required for reinstatement must have been completed during the two year period immediately preceding the date of application for reinstatement.
(c) The hours required for reinstatement, which are earned within 24 months prior to expiration of the reinstated certificate of registration, may be counted towards fulfilling the continuing education requirements to biennially renew that certificate of registration.

Audit Potential
Random

Allowed Carry-Over Hours
N/A

Applicable Course Study
In order to be considered acceptable continuing education, the continuing education must be programs in the study of interior design or architecture which are approved by any of the following:
(1) Interior Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC)
(2) American Institute of Architects (AIA)
(3) National Council of Architect Registration Boards (NCARB)
(4) Education institutions approved to meet the education requirements for registration provided for in the rule.

Proof of Compliance
Responsibility for documenting the fulfillment of the continuing education requirements rests with the registrant.
These records must be obtained for a period of four years as evidence to support fulfillment of the requirements.

The records must include the following:
(1) Evidence of completion of the course or program
(2) A description of the contents of each course or program
(3) Verification of the number of hours of each course or program.

Non-CompliancE Penalties
In cases where the Board determines the continuing education requirements have not been met, the Board may grant an additional period of time in which the deficiencies may be corrected.

If less than 3 months has elapsed since the expiration of your registration, you may apply for late renewal by submitting the renewal application indicating you have completed the CE requirements and paying the renewal fee of $200.00 plus a penalty fee of $75.00.

If more than 3 months has passed since the expiration of your registration, you must meet reinstatement requirements as described in Chapter 50-9.05 of the Rules by completing an application for reinstatement plus 6 hours of continuing education for each year or fraction thereof since your last renewal and paying the reinstatement fee of $350.00.

Disallowed Credits
N/A

Exceptions and Exemptions
The Board may relax or suspend the requirements of continuing education for reasons of individual hardship or health
of the registrant based on the registrant’s written request and accompanying supporting documentation acceptable to
the Board.

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