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* |
An initial enrolment fee of $155 may be payable in addition to the above fees if you have not previously been registered in NSW. The initial enrolment fee applies to those who,
- have successfully completed the Architectural Practice Examination (APE), or
- have successfully completed 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.
Interstate architects who apply for registration in NSW under Mutual Recognition do not pay the initial enrolment fee (which is waived).
New Zealand architects who apply for registration in NSW under Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition do not pay the initial enrolment fee (which is waived).
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.
Fees for business entities
From 1 June 2024 all fees for business entities are as follow:
| Items | Fees |
| Initial listing of business entity (Initial listing fee $395 + initial publication fee $175) | $570 |
| Annual renewal of business listing | $175 |
| Change of business details (Only required where business name and/or nominated architect changes) | $60 |
2024 Timetable and fees for the Architectural Practice Examination (APE)
| Session 1 | Session 2 | Fees | |
| APE Part 1 & 2 Application Dates |
Open 15 January 2024 Close 5pm, 29 January 2024 |
Open 24 June 2024 Close 5pm, 8 July 2024 |
$660 |
| APE Part 2 only* National Examination Paper |
9 April 2024 | 17 September 2024 | $245* |
| APE Part 3 Application Dates |
Open 7 May 2024 Close 5pm, 20 May 2024 |
Open 15 October 2024 Close 5pm, 28 October 2024 |
$470 |
| APE Part 3 Examination by Interview |
June 2024 | November 2024 |
| Session 1 | |
| APE Part 1 & 2 | |
| Application Dates |
Open 15 January 2024 Close 5pm, 29 January 2024 |
| Fees | $660 |
| APE Part 2 only* | |
| National Examination Paper |
9 April 2024 |
| Fees | $245* |
| APE Part 3 | |
| Application Dates |
Open 7 May 2024 Close 5pm, 20 May 2024 |
| Fees | $470 |
| Examination by Interview | June 2024 |
| Session 2 | |
| APE Part 1 & 2 | |
| Application Dates |
Open 24 June 2024 Close 5pm, 8 July 2024 |
| Fees | $660 |
| APE Part 2 only* | |
| National Examination Paper |
17 September 2024 |
| Fees | $245* |
| APE Part 3 | |
| Application Dates |
Open 15 October 2024 Close 5pm, 28 October 2024 |
| Fees | $470 |
| Examination by Interview | November 2024 |
* Only applicable if you are re-applying within 12 months of initial application.
2024 Timetable and fees for the NSW Portfolio Program of Assessment (NSW PPA)
| Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 | |
| Applications open | 6 May 2024 | 30 September 2024 | |
| Applications close | 5pm, 3 June 2024 | 5pm, 21 October 2024 | |
| Invitations for interview | Emailed 19 July 2024 | ||
| Interviews dates | 5 August - 14 August 2024 |
25 November - 29 November 2024 |
|
| Results emailed | 12 July 2024 | 16 August 2024 | 6 December 2024 |
| Fees | $1,260 | $605* | $3,525 |
| Appeals | $1,015 | $1,015 | $1,015 |
| Stage 1 | |
| Applications open | 6 May 2024 |
| Applications close | 5pm, 3 June 2024 |
| Interview dates | |
| Results emailed | 12 July 2024 |
| Fees | $1,260 |
| Appeals | $1,015 |
| Stage 2 | |
| Invitations for interview | Emailed 19 July 2024 |
| Interviews date | 5 August - 14 August 2024 |
| Results emailed | 16 August 2024 |
| Fees | $605* |
| Appeals | $1,015 |
| Stage 3 | |
| Applications open | 30 September 2024 |
| Applications close | 5pm, 21 October 2024 |
| Interview dates | 25 November - 29 November 2024 |
| Results emailed | 6 December 2024 |
| Fees | $3,525 |
| Appeals | $1,015 |
* Payable at the time of Stage 1. $550 will be refunded to candidates who are unsuccessful in Stage 1.
