1. After it has been determined that an applicant possesses the qualifications entitling the applicant to be examined, each applicant for examination and licensure as an architect shall appear before the board or its representatives for examination at the time and place specified.

2. The examination or examinations shall be of such form, content and duration as determined by the architectural division of the board to thoroughly test the qualifications of each applicant to practice architecture in Missouri.

Terms Used In Missouri Laws 327.151

  • Architect: any person authorized pursuant to the provisions of this chapter to practice architecture in Missouri, as the practice of architecture is defined in section 327. See Missouri Laws 327.011
  • Board: the Missouri board for architects, professional engineers, professional land surveyors and professional landscape architects. See Missouri Laws 327.011
  • Person: any individual, corporation, firm, partnership, association or other entity authorized to do business. See Missouri Laws 327.011

3. An applicant to be eligible for licensure shall make a passing grade on each examination. The passing grade shall be fixed by the board but it shall never be higher than the current passing grade determined by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards.

4. Any person who passes the examination or examinations prescribed by the board shall be entitled to be licensed as an architect in Missouri, subject to the other provisions of this chapter.