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How to Get an Architect License in Vermont

Architect license requirements in Vermont — experience, exams, fees, reciprocity, and salary data from State Board of Architecture.

Experience
— months
Exam Fee
$235
Passing Score
70%
Avg Salary
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Requirements

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Architect — Design buildings and structures, prepare construction documents, and oversee building projects.
Minimum Age18 years old
EducationNAAB-accredited architecture degree + AXP (3,740 hours experience)
Experience DetailsNAAB-accredited architecture degree + AXP (3,740 hours experience)

Exam Details

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Exam NameVermont ARE (Architect Registration Examination)
Passing Score70%
Code EditionARE (Architect Registration Examination)
Application Fee$235

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How to Apply

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1
Register with the state
Register with State Board of Architecture before beginning work.
2
Accumulate required experience
Complete — months of supervised work experience.
3
Apply for the exam
Submit your application and $235 fee through the state portal.
4
Pass the exam
questions, 70% to pass.
5
Receive your license
After passing, your license will be issued. Renew every 2 years.

Fees & Renewal

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FeeAmount
Exam Application$235
License Renewal$235 every 2 years
Continuing Education24 hours

Salary Data

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Architects in Vermont earn less than the national average. Data from BLS OEWS May 2024.

25th Percentile
Median
$94,243
75th Percentile
Mean (average)— / year
Entry level (10th pct)
Top earners (90th pct)
Total employed— in Vermont
National average$93,310

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Data last verified April 2026. Requirements may change — always verify with the State Board of Architecture.