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
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
Montgomery College State Board of Architects Pathways to Licensure Outreach
By Cynthia Shonaiya, AIA, LEED AP
One of my favorite activities as Chair of the Maryland Board of Architects is connecting with aspiring architects, both students and emerging professionals. Recently, I had the pleasure of moderating a 'Pathways to Licensure' panel at Montgomery College in Rockville, Maryland, where we engaged with a lively audience of both students and members of the public eager to learn more about the multiple paths to architecture licensure available in Maryland.
My esteemed panelists were Paul D. Edmeades, RA, AIA, NCARB, Kevin Sneed, FAIA, FIIDA fellow board members; Patricia Ramallo, AIA, MBA, CAE from the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB); Joseph Taylor, AIA, NCARB representing AIA Maryland and the AIA Young Architects Forum; and our gracious host Brandon Newcomer of Montgomery College.
Afterwards, while enjoying the refreshments, we were able to have one-on-one conversations with attendees and answer their personalized questions in a relaxed atmosphere. It was so much fun!
A big thank you also to representatives of the Maryland Board of Certified Interior Designers, Carmen Parsons Sneed, CID, NCIDQ, IIDA (Chair) and Cynthia Berardo who supported us with their presence.
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
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