Ensure that you have all the necessary documentation to upload before you start the registration process. Information below identifies the documentation necessary for registration purposes.

Use this form if you :

• have passed the AACA Architectural Practice Examination (APE) or
• have passed the Experienced Practitioners Program (Local) EPAL or
• have passed the Experienced Practitioner Assessment (Overseas) EPAO or
• have successfully completed the AACA SAP (Supplementary Assessment Process) for APEC Architects or
• are currently registered elsewhere in Australia, New Zealand, United States or UK and wish to register in NSW under the terms of the Mutual Recognition Act (MRA), the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Act (TTMRA), the United States Mutual Recognition Arrangement (USMRA) or UK Mutual Recognition Agreement (UKMRA)
• have not been previously registered as an Architect in NSW

Applicants applying for registration under the Mutual Recognition Act (MRA) note that the application will be finalised upon receipt of a Mutual Recognition verification document issued by the architect registration authority in the State/Territory where the architect holds current registration.

Applicants applying for registration under the Trans Tasman Mutual Recognition Act (TTMRA) will be required to upload a finalised Form 02B completed by the New Zealand Registered Architects Board together with a copy of their academic qualification and NZ Practising Certificate.

Applicants applying for registration under the United States Mutual Recognition Arrangement (USMRA) will be required to upload a copy of the AACA US/AUS/NZ Mutual Recognition of Registration Arrangement document.

Applicants applying for registration under the United Kingdom/Australia Mutual Recognition Agreement (UK MRA) will be required to upload a copy of the AACA UK/AUS Mutual Recognition Agreement application outcome document.

If you have been previously registered as an Architect in NSW please use the Architect re-registration form.

As part of this application process, you will be asked to confirm details relating to your professional indemnity (PI) insurance and continuing professional development (CPD).

Professional indemnity (PI) insurance requirements:

• You are required to make a declaration relating to your PI insurance.
• If you hold appropriate PI insurance, or are a nominated architect for a corporation or firm, you are required to upload a copy of the certificate(s) of currency and enter particulars about your policy such as the name of the insured, limit of liability/cover amount, insurance provider, professional services/occupation covered, and policy expiry date.
• You must complete an Agreement if you are applying for an exemption or exclusion from holding PI insurance for one of the reasons below, if you are:
  • an employee of a corporation or firm that has nominated at least one responsible architect under s27 of the Architects Act 2003 and not providing services outside of this role
  • an employee of an architect sole trader and not providing services outside of this role
  • an employee of a government agency, university or TAFE and not providing services outside of this role
  • an employee of a business that does not provide architectural services, in which case you must upload a letter from your employer, on employer letterhead, confirming your employment and employment role, the services the firm provides and providing sufficient detail to convince the Board that it would not be appropriate in the circumstances for you to comply with the provisions of subclause 15(1) of the NSW Architects Code of Professional Conduct.
  • only providing architectural services outside of NSW or overseas
  • unemployed and not providing architectural services
  • undertaking further studies and not providing architectural services
  • only providing architectural services to yourself or immediate family
  • recently commenced practice as an architect within the last 2 months, in which case you must upload evidence of recent ASIC or ABN Register documentation
  • on parental leave and not providing architectural services
  • in ill health and not providing architectural services

If you are covered by more than one PI insurance policy you must upload the certificates of currency for all policies.

If applying for registration under the Mutual Recognition Act (MRA) in the non-practising category, the following is required when completing the online application form:

• complete the Non practising undertaking; and
• confirm if you have retired from the practice of architecture or are not likely to practise as an architect for the foreseeable future. You are required to upload a letter identifying why you are not likely to practise as an architect for the foreseeable future with supporting documentation, if applicable.