National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)

The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) is a nonprofit organization that oversees the licensing and certification of architects in the United States. It works to standardize educational, experience, and examination requirements across states to ensure architects are qualified to protect public health, safety, and welfare. NCARB also offers certification programs that facilitate the reciprocity of licensure nationwide, allowing architects to practice in multiple states more easily. Overall, it promotes high professional standards and consistency within the architectural profession across all U.S. jurisdictions.