110 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 4, § 2

Current through September 17, 2024

Section 110-4-2 - Comity Licensure for Architects

4.2.1 Comity Licensure for NCARB Certificate Holders

4.2.1.1 The Board staff is authorized to review and evaluate the applications of all comity applicants to determine if they meet or exceed the criteria of an NCARB Certificate holder.

4.2.1.2 If the applicant meets or exceeds these requirements, Board staff may issue a conditional license authorizing that individual to offer or provide architectural services in Nebraska if the applicant:

4.2.1.2.1 Files an application with the required fee;

4.2.1.2.2 Submits satisfactory evidence of having an NCARB Certificate;

4.2.1.2.3 Submits three references indicating good reputation and ethical character; and

4.2.1.2.4 Passes the Nebraska E&A Act Examination in accordance with Rule 3.4.3.

4.2.1.3 A listing of all architects issued conditional licenses will be placed on the agenda of the next meeting of the Board for formal approval by the Board.

4.2.2 Jurisdictional Comity

4.2.2.1 An architecture applicant who holds a current and valid license issued by a licensing authority of another jurisdiction that is recognized by the Board may be licensed by Jurisdictional Comity after the applicant:

4.2.2.1.1 Files an application with required fee;

4.2.2.1.2 Submits satisfactory evidence of such licensure to the Board;

4.2.2.1.3 Submits three references from architects indicating good reputation and ethical character. In the event three architects are not available to make such references, the applicant shall submit an explanation for the Board's review;

4.2.2.1.4 Submits verification that the applicant has satisfied the education requirements set forth in Rule 3.2;

4.2.2.1.5 Submits verification that the applicant has satisfied the experience requirements set forth in Rule 3.3;

4.2.2.1.6 Submits verification that the applicant has satisfied the ARE examination requirement set forth in Rule 3.4; and

4.2.2.1.7 Passes the Nebraska E&A Act Examination in accordance with Rule 3.4.3.

4.2.2.2 Any information requested on the application with respect to education, experience, examinations, or references may be provided by submitting an NCARB record.

4.2.2.3 The application will go to the Board for review and final approval.

4.2.3 Comity Licensure by Experience

4.2.3.1 Architects who are licensed by a licensing authority recognized by the Board and who have at least 15 years of licensed architectural work experience may be licensed by experience if they:

4.2.3.1.1 File the Nebraska application with required fee;

4.2.3.1.2 Submit satisfactory evidence of 15 years of licensed work experience acceptable to the Board;

4.2.3.1.3 Provide three references indicating good reputation and ethical character; and

4.2.3.1.4 Pass the Nebraska E&A Act Examination in accordance with Rule 3.4.3.

4.2.3.2 The application will go to the Board for review and final approval.

4.2.4 Temporary Permit

4.2.4.1 An architect applicant who holds a current and valid license issued by a licensing authority in another jurisdiction that is recognized by the Board may apply for a Temporary Permit for the purpose of providing architectural service on a single project, not to exceed two years, if the applicant:

4.2.4.1.1 Files an application with the required fee;

4.2.4.1.2 Submits satisfactory evidence of such licensure to the Board. Such evidence must be received directly from the licensing authority of NCARB; and

4.2.4.1.3 Passes an examination, prepared and administered by the Board, on the E&A Act, E&A Rules, and practice ethics.

4.2.4.2 The permit will include a template containing the architect's name, permit number, expiration date, and project name and location.

4.2.4.3 In the event the project lasts longer than two years, the temporary permit holder must obtain a Nebraska license.

4.2.4.4 Architects holding a temporary permit will use their seal from the state of verified licensure when sealing documents pertaining to the Nebraska project, and must accompany this seal with the template issued by the Board.

4.2.4.5 An architect is eligible for only one temporary permit.

4.2.4.6 Applications for temporary permits may be administratively approved by Board staff, but are conditional until formally approved by the Board.

110 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 4, § 2

Amended effective 4/27/2019

Amended effective 6/7/2021

Amended effective 3/16/2024