California Architect license renewal fees
What it costs to renew a architect license in California, sourced from the official board.
$400license renewal fee, every 2 yearsVerify with board
Late fee: $100 if you renew late.
Biennial renewal $400; delinquency fee $100. Figures are from the Board's 2024–25 proposed CCR section 144 regulatory text (official CAB publication); the 2023 sunset report listed the prior effective renewal fee as $300 — the $400 figure reflects the latest Board-published text and should be re-verified against the current effective fee schedule. Initial license fee: $400. Renewal cycle: 2 years.
Fee details
Official source: California Architects Board
Related
- Full requirements: California Architect CE requirements
- When it's due: California Architect license renewal deadline
- Know what counts: California Architect CE category requirements
- Audits & penalties: California Architect CE audits & penalties
⚠️Board fees change. Verify every figure against the official source before relying on it.
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