California Architects Board

The California Architects Board (Board) was created in 1901 by the California Legislature to fulfill the mission of protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the public through the regulation of the practice of architecture in California. It is one of numerous boards, bureaus, commissions, and committees within the Department of Consumer Affairs responsible for consumer protection and the regulation of licensed professionals. The Board establishes regulations for examination and licensing of the profession of architecture in California, which today numbers approximately 22,000 licensed architects and approximately 11,000 candidates who are in the process of meeting examination and licensure requirements.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING STATE FURLOUGHS

Pursuant to the Governor's Executive Order, beginning July 1, 2009, the California Architects Board's office will be closed on Fridays as follows:

• July 2009: July 10th, 17th, and 24th.
• August 1, 2009, thru June 30, 2010: The first, second, and third Friday of each month.