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North Carolina architects: license lookup

Search 12,129 licensed architects in North Carolina. Check the license number, the status and the expiry straight from the state board, before you hire.

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12,129 licenses on record · last checked against the board Aug 27, 2026

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Common questions

When do I need a licensed architect in North Carolina?
Most commercial buildings and larger or more complex residential projects need sealed architectural drawings. Small residential work often does not. Your building inspector or lender will tell you when a seal is required.
Is an architect the same as an engineer?
No, and they are licensed by different boards. An architect designs buildings and seals architectural drawings; a professional engineer seals structural, civil and mechanical work. Larger projects use both.
What do the license statuses mean?
Active means the registration is current. Delinquent, suspended and no-renew statuses all mean the registration is not in good standing, and the board publishes whether disciplinary action has been recorded.
Who licenses architects in North Carolina?
The North Carolina Board of Architecture, which registers both individual architects and firms.

Sourced from the NC Board of Architecture, last checked August 27, 2026. The board is the authority; check with them before relying on this for anything that matters.