D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
Title 17. BUSINESS, OCCUPATIONS, AND PROFESSIONALS |
Chapter 17-34. ARCHITECTS |
Section 17-3402. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE
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3402.1 To be granted licensure, an applicant:
(a) Shall be at least 18 years of age;
(b)Shall be of good moral character;
(c) Shall not have been convicted of an offense that bears directly on the applicant’s fitness to be licensed.
(1)When reviewing a applicant’s criminal history, the Board shall follow the guidelines set forth in 1 DCMR § 114 and the Act;
(d)Shall meet any other requirements established by the Board to ensure the applicant has had the proper training, experience, and qualifications to practice architecture; and
(e) Shall pay the required fees.
3402.2 In evaluating an application and prior to issuing a license, the Board may require substantiation of the quality and character of the applicant’s experience, notwithstanding the fact that the applicant has complied with the requirements set forth in this section.
3402.3At the time of the filing of the application, all required fees and documents shall accompany the application. Each application shall be sworn to or affirmed before a notary public or, if applicable, by electronic signature or other authentication methods as authorized by the Council of the District of Columbia or the Mayor.