Kentucky Board of Architects
T. Rexford Cecil
301 E. Main Street, Suite 860
Lexington, KY 40507
859-246-2069
859-246-2431 FAX
kybera.general@ky.gov

Proof of Compliance
Proof of participation in continuing education activities shall include: 

• A log showing the activity claimed, sponsoring organization, location, and duration
• An attendance certificate
• A signed attendance receipt
• A paid receipt
• A list of attendees signed by a person in charge of the activity
• Similar documentation.
• The following shall be submitted for renewal of a license:
  (a) A Continuing Education Annual Report Form listing the completed courses;
  (b) A renewal application; and
  (c) The renewal fee.

An incomplete submission shall be returned to the registrant.

A random sample of annual reports shall be reviewed to ensure accuracy and compliance.

The registrant shall:

• Be responsible for retaining proof of participation in continuing education activities;
• Retain a record for continuing education for a period of 2 years from the date of submission of the annual report to the board; and
• Furnish copies of continuing education records on the request of the board for audit purposes.

Non-Compliance Penalties
Failure to fulfill the continuing education requirements or file the required annual report, properly completed and signed, shall result in non-renewal of the architect’s certificate of registration.

If a licensee fails to comply with the continuing education requirements, the following penalties may be imposed:

• Refusal to grant a license;
• Refusal to renew or reissue a license;
• Private or public reprimand;
• Imposition of probation;
• Suspension of a license;
• Revocation of a license.

Exceptions and Exemptions
To annually renew his/her license, an architect registered in Kentucky shall comply with this administrative regulation unless he/she is exempted by one (1) of the following reasons:

• He/she is exempted as a first time registrant by:
  (a) Examination; or
  (b) Reciprocity;
• He/she is an emeritus status architect who:
  (a) Is at least sixty-five (65) years old;
  (b) Has requested emeritus status at the beginning of the license renewal period; and
  (c) Has retired from practice;
• He/she is a civilian who serves on active duty in the United States Armed Forces for a period of time exceeding ninety (90) consecutive days during the annual report period;
• He/she is a registrant of another National Council of Architectural Registration Board's jurisdiction that has a required continuing education program, if:
  (a) It accepts Kentucky requirements to satisfy its continuing education requirements; and
  (b) The registrant certifies that all requirements for current continuing education compliance and registration have been met in that jurisdiction.
• A hardship case may be considered by the board

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