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Maryland Board of Architects

Welcome to our home page. The Maryland Board of Architects qualifies and licenses individuals seeking architectural licensure. We also issue permits to businesses practicing architecture. The Board regulates the practice of architecture under the provisions of Business Occupations and Professions Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, Title 3 and the Code of Maryland Regulations, Title 9, Subtitle 21. The Board investigates complaints against licensees, as well as complaints related to unlicensed practice. The Board may issue a reprimand, suspend or revoke a license or permit, and/or impose a fine.

The offices of the Maryland Board of Architects are open and serving our customers through our online licensing resources, via e-mail and telephone, and by limited in-person appointments. Please note, walk-in assistance is not available. We can be reached using our contacts page for e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of individual staff members; or

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Use Labor’s Central Scheduling System to meet with a representative from one of our boards or commissions. Please select the type of appointment you need from our list of available in-person services using the drop-down menu on the scheduler. You will receive an e-mail confirming the date and time of your appointment.

Appointments are available Monday through Friday, from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at our offices located at 100 S. Charles St., Tower 1 Baltimore, MD 21201 and arrive at least 10 minutes early before your scheduled appointment time.

News and Updates

Maryland State Board of Architects FY24 Annual Report

New address for the Maryland Board of Architects:
100 S. Charles St., Tower 1
Baltimore, MD 21201

Board meeting dates

Seven board members stand in front of a NCARB sign at the NCARB conference in Scottsdale Arizona in 2025
From left to right, Board members Paul D. Edmeades, AIA; Kevin Sneed, FAIA; Gretel Lott, CID; Douglas Polt, AIA; Cynthia E. Shonaiya, AIA (Chair); Raquel M. Meyers (Assistant Executive Director), and Matthew Venuti (Board Counsel). Members of the State Board and staff participated in the 2025 NCARB Annual Meeting held from June 19 - 21 in Scottsdale, Arizona. During the meeting, the Board voted on resolutions aimed at expanding international reciprocity, including new mutual agreements with Canada and South Africa. They also addressed key competencies of practice, alternate pathways to licensure, elected new directors to the NCARB board, and established the council’s agenda for the coming year.
Stephanie Hopkins speaks at the NCARB Annual Meeting 2025
Congratulations to Stephanie V. Hopkins of Baltimore, Maryland, the 2025 NCARB President’s Medalist for distinguished service to the profession. Currently, she serves on NCARB’s Board as the Public Director. During NCARB's Annual Meeting, she was re-elected to serve on the Council’s Board of Directors.

Ms. Hopkins also served as a dedicated Consumer Member on the Maryland State Board of Architects from 2014 to 2024.

To register your comments with the Board, send your letter to Maryland Board of Architects, 100 S. Charles St., Tower 1 Baltimore, MD 21201; e-mail DLOPLBoardofArchitects-LABOR@maryland.gov; or fax 410-962-8483.

Contact the Board
Maryland Board of Architects
100 S. Charles St., Tower 1
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: 410-230-6261
Fax: 410-962-8483
e-mail: DLOPLBoardofArchitects-LABOR@maryland.gov