Board Publishes First Guidance Document
The Board’s website has been updated to include a dedicated page for guidance documents.
Guidance documents are nonbinding statements issued by a government agency or organization to clarify policies, interpretations, or procedures on specific topics, helping the public understand and comply with applicable laws and regulations.
The Board’s first guidance document deals with the topic of the practice of registered interior design and its overlap with the practice of architecture. Click here to view the guidance document.
2025 License Renewal Reminder
Online renewals are open for architects and professional engineers whose last names begin with the letters A through K. Renewal forms must be received and processed online no later than 11:59 CT on December 31 to avoid a late payment fee. To renew online, please click here.
A penalty of $8 per month ($80 maximum) is assessed for the renewal of licenses after December 31, 2025. Please note you cannot practice with an expired license, as provided in Neb. Rev. Stat. §§81-3442.
If the online renewal system will not accept your password or you wish to renew by check, please contact the Board office at (402) 471-2021 or nbea.office@nebraska.gov for assistance.
You must have satisfied the continuing education requirements before you may renew your license.
If your license expired December 31, 2024 and you wish to renew, you can no longer renew online. Please contact us for a paper renewal application.
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NCEES News
NCEES Foundation 2025-26 Funding Cycle Now Open
The NCEES Foundation is still accepting letters of inquiry for the 2025–26 funding cycle. The deadline is February 1, 2026.
Priority is given to proposals that demonstrate a clear connection to advancing engineering and surveying licensure to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public. Advancing licensure can be achieved by promoting the value of engineering and surveying licensure, building a pipeline of future engineers and surveyors at the K-12 level, and retaining current engineering and surveying students enrolled and successful in their respective programs.
The NCEES Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying. The Foundation is committed to supporting programs that further the NCEES mission to advance licensure for engineers and surveyors in order to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
For more information on the NCEES Foundation, please click here.
NCARB News
Updated Architecture Reciprocity Agreement Signed by Canada and the U.S.
On November 13, 2025, representatives from the Regulatory Organizations of Architecture in Canada (ROAC) and the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) signed an updated Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) that will expand access to opportunities for Canadian and American architects. The refreshed MRA goes into effect on January 15, 2026, and will replace the existing MRA between the two countries.
The agreement is based on substantially equivalent competencies obtained at the point of licensure and accepts architects from each country who have been licensed through a variety of paths—including those who hold the NCARB Certificate through the Education Alternative or International Architect pathways. The updated language was approved by NCARB’s member licensing boards during the organization’s 2025 Annual Business Meeting and aligns with NCARB’s ongoing efforts to recognize Pathways to Practice for individuals who pursued licensure through traditional pathways or via acceptable alternatives.
Updated Eligibility Criteria
The updated agreement between NCARB and its counterpart in Canada removes several barriers to reciprocity that existed in the previous agreement, including eliminating the 2,000 required hours of post-licensure experience, removing requirements related to citizenship, residency, and principal place of practice, and accepting architects licensed or certified through alternative pathways.
To be eligible for reciprocal licensure under the refreshed agreement, architects must:
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Be licensed and in good standing in a participating jurisdiction in their home country,
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For U.S. architects, hold an active NCARB Certificate
To learn more about earning a license/registration to practice architecture abroad, visit:
NCARB and SARA Enhance CE Opportunities for Licensure Candidates
NCARB and the Society of American Registered Architects (SARA) are expanding partnership efforts in service to the architecture community. The two organizations recently worked together to broaden access to continuing education (CE) that qualifies for Architectural Experience Program® (AXP)® credit.
In November 2025, NCARB launched several updates to the national experience program for architects, including a refreshed opportunity to earn AXP credit by completing Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) CE courses. Previously, candidates were limited to reporting CE via an American Institute of Architects (AIA) transcript. Now, candidates are able to report CE for AXP credit via a transcript from an approved provider—including SARA.
SARA’s CE program ensures its members have access to high quality CE from certified providers that meet rigorous standards. SARA also provides easy CE tracking and reporting for its members. SARA recently launched a new associate membership option designed to support emerging professionals, providing access to their continuing education services and reimbursing NCARB Record fees.
To learn more about NCARB’s recent changes to the AXP, visit www.ncarb.org.
Licensure Updates
Recently Resolved Compliance Cases
Case 25.04 – Unlicensed Individual Practice; §81-3442(1)
Summary: The Board was notified of the submission of unsealed plans to another state agency for the construction of a single-story building [Assembly (A) Occupancy] comprising approximately 1,800 square feet. The plans did not bear the seal of a Nebraska-licensed architect or professional engineer.
Action: The project was subject to the Act due to the building area comprising more than 1,000 square feet of A-Assembly occupancy. The Board authorized architecture and engineering remediation to bring the project into compliance with the Act.
Per Board Rule 8.4, the project owner engaged a Nebraska-licensed architect and professional engineer to review the project for compliance with the Act. The Board dismissed the complaint without disciplinary action based on the successful completion of architecture and engineering remediation.
Case 25.07 – Violation of the E&A Regulation Act; §81-3442(1)(j)
Summary: The Board was notified of a non-licensee allegedly violating the Nebraska Engineers and Architects Regulation Act (E&A Act) by practicing and offering to practice architecture and engineering in Nebraska without an active license. The individual also allegedly advertised and used titles or descriptions conveying that they were a licensed architect and professional engineer, and falsely claimed licensure.
Due to several prior disciplinary actions, the Board had previously revoked the individual’s licenses.
Action: Pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-3441, an individual may not directly or indirectly engage in the practice of architecture or engineering in the State of Nebraska, or use the titles “architect” or “professional engineer,” unless properly licensed under the E&A Act.
Upon reviewing the evidence, the Board determined that the individual was in violation of the E&A Act by continuing to practice and offering to practice architecture and engineering in Nebraska, using titles or descriptions that implied licensure, and falsely claiming to be licensed.
Given the individual’s prior disciplinary history and continued disregard for the E&A Act, the Board referred the matter to the appropriate County Attorney for criminal prosecution for the unlicensed practice of architecture and engineering. The individual was found guilty of Attempt of a Class I misdemeanor and fined $200.
The complaint was closed following the conviction and sentencing of the non-licensee.
Case 25.20 – Unlicensed Individual Practice; §81-3442(1)
Summary: The Board was notified of the submission of unsealed plans to another state agency for the renovation of a single-story building [Assembly (A) occupancy] comprising approximately 2,685 square feet. The plans did not bear the seal of a Nebraska-licensed architect or professional engineer.
Action: The project was subject to the Act due to the total impacted area of the renovation being more than 1,000 square feet of A-Assembly occupancy. The Board authorized architecture and engineering remediation to bring the project into compliance with the Act.
Per Board Rule 8.4, the project owner engaged a Nebraska-licensed architect and professional engineer to review the project for compliance with the Act. The Board dismissed the complaint without disciplinary action based on the successful completion of architecture remediation.
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