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Architect Licence: Moving from British Columbia to Northwest Territories
The short answer
Direct transfer
An architect currently licensed and in good standing in at least one Canadian jurisdiction can apply as a Reciprocal Applicant, and the page does not require them to retake an entry-to-practice exam or competence assessment. Source
“Reciprocal Applicant - An Architect who is currently licensed and in good standing in at least one Canadian jurisdiction.”
nwtaa.ca/applications
Both provinces
| Licensed in British Columbia | Moving to Northwest Territories | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Licence required | Licence required |
| Regulator | Architectural Institute of BC | Northwest Territories Association of Architects |
| Guide | Architect in British Columbia | Architect in Northwest Territories |
Steps to transfer
Provide home jurisdiction certificate
Source
“Canadian applicants via ROAC: Certificate of Licence/Regristration from your home jurisdiction”
nwtaa.ca/applications
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with NWTAA
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