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Celebration of Board Centennial (1921- 2021)
The West Virginia Board of Architects was established by Legislative Act on July 27,1921. In honor of this important milestone, the Board has partnered with the West Virginia Archives to highlight its collection of Cass Gilbert's drawings of the West Virginia Capitol. Pictured above is Library Manager and Assistant Director Debra Basham with John Auge of Auge + Gray + Drake. The Board extends its gratitude to Ms. Basham and Director of the State Archives, Joe Geiger, for their generous contribution of time and research. Cass Gilbert was the 28th architect to be registered in West Virginia during the Board's first year.
- Fee Waivers - Effective July 1, 2020, waivers of initial licensing fees are available to military families and low-income individuals. More information is available under the Architects tab and in the forms and fee schedule.
- Fee for Verification of Certification - As a result of rule changes effective July 1, 2020, architects requesting a paper verification of certification from the Board will be charged a $25.00 fee. Free electronic verifications are still available under "License Lookup" under the Quicklinks section on the Board's homepage.
West Virginia Data
- Total Number of Registered Architects: 1,314
- Total Number Residing in WV: 111
- Total Number Out of State: 1,203
Roster of Active Architects Registered in West Virginia
The most current information regarding an architect's registration may be obtained from the "License Lookup" feature under Quicklinks on the Homepage.
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Board Affiliations
- National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
- West Virginia Association of Licensing Boards