This law says that any licenses issued or renewed under this chapter expire two years after the end of the month when they were issued or last renewed. To keep a license from expiring, you must apply for renewal and pay a fee before the license runs out. Additionally, you need to report on the renewal form if you've been convicted of a crime or disciplined by a public agency in the last renewal period, ensuring that all the information provided is truthful and complete.

This section requires licensees to complete specific continuing education to renew their licenses. They must take five hours of courses on disability access requirements and another five hours on zero net carbon design. These courses need to be taught by experts and meet board-established qualifications. The board can audit the records to ensure compliance and will check at least 3% of renewals each year. Licensees must keep course records for two years, and providing false information can lead to fines or disciplinary actions. Course providers can also send evidence of coursework to the board directly.

This section explains that the board responsible for professional licenses must send written reminders to license holders. They need to notify them 30 days before their license renewal is due and again 90 days before the fifth anniversary if they haven't paid the renewal fee. Additionally, the board must inform license holders about the availability of information on designing buildings and spaces that are accessible to people with physical disabilities, ensuring barrier-free design both inside and outside.

If your professional license has expired, you can renew it within five years by submitting a renewal form and paying all fees you owe. If it's been more than 30 days since your license expired, you'll also need to pay a late fee. Your license will be renewed based on when you complete all necessary steps, like submitting the form and paying fees. Once renewed, your license is good until the next expiration date, unless you renew it again.

If you don't renew a professional license within five years after it expires, you can't just renew it or get it back. Instead, you'd have to apply for a new one, paying all the fees and meeting the requirements as if it were your first license. Thankfully, you might not have to take an exam if your original license was granted without one. Even if an exam was needed initially, the board can waive it if they believe you're still qualified. You also won't need to fulfill the educational qualifications again. There's also a possibility of the board waiving or refunding the application fee if you get a license without taking an exam.

If you're an architect with a valid and good-standing license, you can apply for a 'retired license' by paying the required fee. This means you can't practice as an architect anymore, but you can call yourself a 'retired architect.' You don't need to renew this license. However, if you want to go back to being an active architect, you'll need to follow certain procedures under other specific requirements.

Every month, any fees collected by the department related to this chapter must be sent to the State Treasury within 10 days of the new month. These funds are specifically credited to the California Architects Board Fund.

This section states that money collected into the California Architects Board Fund will be used to cover the costs associated with the operations and enforcement duties of the board.

This law requires the board to keep a list of licensed professionals and make it available to local building departments and the public. People can look at it during office hours. Local building departments get it for free, but others might have to pay a fee, which should only cover the actual cost. Any money collected from these fees goes into a special fund.

This law sets out the fees for various services related to architect licensing in California. To apply or take an exam section, it costs $100, with a possible increase up to $150. The same fees apply for an exam section itself. Obtaining a license costs the same as the current renewal fee, but if it's under a year to expiry, you pay half. If issued less than 45 days to expiry, the fee might be waived. Reciprocity applications cost $100, with a possible increase to $250. Duplicate licenses cost $25, but could rise to $50. License renewals cost $400, potentially increasing to $600. If you renew late, the penalty can't exceed half the renewal fee. Retired licenses cost $150, and license certifications are capped at $40.