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 |
2025 Timetable and fees for the NSW Portfolio Program of Assessment (NSW PPA)
| Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 | |
| Applications open | 5 May 2025 | 29 September 2025 | |
| Applications close | 5pm, 2 June 2025 | 5pm, 27 October 2025 | |
| Invitations for interview | Emailed 18 July 2025 | ||
| Interviews dates | 4 August - 15 August 2025 |
1 December - 12 December 2025 |
|
| Results emailed | 11 July 2025 | 15 August 2025 | 17 December 2025 |
| Fees | $1,305 | $630* | $3,650 |
| Appeals | $1,055 | $1,055 | $1,055 |
| Stage 1 | |
| Applications open | 5 May 2025 |
| Applications close | 5pm, 2 June 2025 |
| Interview dates | |
| Results emailed | 11 July 2025 |
| Fees | $1,305 |
| Appeals | $1,055 |
| Stage 2 | |
| Invitations for interview | Emailed 18 July 2025 |
| Interviews date | 4 August - 15 August 2025 |
| Results emailed | 15 August 2025 |
| Fees | $630* |
| Appeals | $1,055 |
| Stage 3 | |
| Applications open | 29 September 2025 |
| Applications close | 5pm, 27 October 2025 |
| Interview dates | 1 December - 12 December 2025 |
| Results emailed | 17 December 2025 |
| Fees | $3,650 |
| Appeals | $1,055 |
* Payable at the time of Stage 1. $580 will be refunded to candidates who are unsuccessful in Stage 1.
