Registration fees are payable in the month prior to the registration term commencing.
Practising architect registration fees
| Term duration | Term commencing on or after 1 July 2026 | Term commencing before 1 July 2026 |
| 1 year | $375 | $360 |
| 3 years* |
$1,170* |
$1,125* |
| 5 years* | $2,025* | $1,950* |
* Note there is no saving for 3- and 5-year terms, which factor in a year-on-year increase.
From 1 July 2026, an additional initial enrolment fee of $170 may be applicable if you have not previously been registered in NSW. This applies to those who,
- have completed the Architectural Practice Examination (APE), or
- have completed the Experienced Practitioner Assessment (EPA) (local or overseas), or
- are currently registered in the United States, or
- are currently registered in the United Kingdom, or
- are an APEC architect.
The initial enrolment fee does not apply to interstate architects who apply for registration under Mutual Recognition or New Zealand architects who apply for registration under Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition.
Non practising architect registration fees
| Term duration | Term commencing on or after 1 July 2026 | Term commencing before 1 July 2026 |
| 1 year | $60 | $55 |
| 3 years* |
$187* |
$171* |
| 5 years* | $324* | $295* |
* Note there is no saving for 3- and 5-year terms, which factor in a year-on-year increase.
Reinstatement to the NSW Register of Architects
If your registration has lapsed and you have been removed from the NSW Register of Architects, a reinstatement fee may be payable in addition to the registration fee. Reinstatement fees do not apply to Non practising architects.
| Fees | Term commencing on or after 1 July 2026 | Term commencing before 1 July 2026 |
| Reinstatement fee as Practising architect within 3 months | $170 | $160 |
| Reinstatement fee as Practising architect after 3 months | $250 | $250 |
* Note additional fees may apply for reinstatement after 3 years if further assessment or an interview is required, at the Registrar’s discretion
Business entity fees
| Fees | Term commencing on or after 1 July 2026 | Term commencing before 1 July 2026 |
| Initial listing of business entity | $610 (initial listing fee $420 + publication fee $190) |
$585 (Initial listing fee $405 + publication fee $180) |
| Annual renewal of business listing | $190 | $180 |
| Change of business name and/or nominated architect | $65 | $65 |
