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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 3Ch. 3Art. 6§ 5603 Architect Licensee Public Roster

§ 5603 Architect Licensee Public Roster

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§ 5603 Architect Licensee Public Roster

Key Takeaways

  • •The board keeps a list of all licensed architects in good standing, including their name, license number, and address.
  • •This list is available to local building departments and anyone else who asks for it.
  • •The public can see this list during the board's office hours.
  • •The board can charge a small fee for the list, but only to cover the cost of making and sharing it.

Example

You want to hire an architect to design your new house.

You can ask the board for the list of licensed architects to make sure the person you hire is officially allowed to do the job. The board might charge you a small fee for this list.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 5603 Architect Licensee Public Roster

The board shall make available to local building departments, and others upon request, an official roster listing the name, license number, and address of all its licensees issued licenses pursuant to this chapter and who are in good standing. The roster shall be open to inspection by the public during office hours of the board. Except for local building departments, the board may charge a fee for the maintenance, publication, and distribution of the roster, not to exceed the actual cost. All fees collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the California Architects Board Fund. (Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 1054, Sec. 16. Effective January 1, 2001.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

licensecalifornia architects boardthe california architectsinspectionmaintenancepublicationdistribution

Related Statutes

  • § 1300.2 Fee Limitation For Laboratories
  • § 1301 License Renewal Fees
  • § 1302 Clinical Laboratory Improvement Fund
  • § 23506 Craft Distiller Ownership Rules
  • § 26039.1 Cannabis Product Recall Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 5603.
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