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Mutual recognition for Australian architects

If you are currently registered as an architect in another Australian State or Territory, you must notify the NSW Architects Registration Board before commencing work in NSW. If you do not do so, you may be breaking the law.

There are 2 ways for interstate architects to lawfully work in NSW, through:

  • Mutual Recognition (MR), and
  • Automatic Mutual Recognition - Automatic Deemed Registration (ADR).
Interstate architects working in NSW

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Mutual Recognition (MR)

I want to apply to work in NSW under Mutual Recognition.

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Automatic Mutual Recognition - Automatic Deemed Registration (ADR)

I want to notify my intention to work in NSW under ADR. Please take me to the Service NSW platform.

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From 1 June 2024, NSW architect registration fees are as follow:

NSW architect registration fees for Practising category

Registration term Fees
1 year $350
3 years $1,095*
5 years $1,900*

 

NSW architect registration fees for Non practising category

Registration term Fees
1 year $54
3 years $168*
5 years $290*

* Note there is no saving for 3- and 5-year terms, which factor in a year-on-year increase.

The above fees apply to interstate architects who apply for registration in NSW under Mutual Recognition. They pay only for the selected registration term and do not pay the additional fee of $155 for initial registration (which is waived).

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