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Architect Licence: Moving from New Brunswick to Nova Scotia

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The short answer

Direct transfer

An architect licensed in another Canadian jurisdiction submits an application, confirmation of registration from all jurisdictions where licensed, insurance if applicable, a corporate permit application if applicable, and payment, with no additional exam or competence assessment stated.

Source
“This application is for a licensed architect who is licensed in another Canadian jurisdiction (province or territory) and wants to practice architecture in Nova Scotia.”
nsaa.ns.ca/types-of-membership/licensed-architect

Both provinces

Licensed in New BrunswickMoving to Nova Scotia
Licence status Licence required Licence required
Regulator Architects' Association of New Brunswick Nova Scotia Association of Architects
Guide Architect in New Brunswick Architect in Nova Scotia

Steps to transfer

  1. Submit application

    Source
    “Submit the appropriate application completed in full”
    nsaa.ns.ca/types-of-membership/licensed-architect

  2. Confirmations of registration

    Source
    “Have all jurisdictions in which you are currently licensed/registered submit Confirmation of Registration/Licence Forms directly to the NSAA”
    nsaa.ns.ca/types-of-membership/licensed-architect

  3. Submit insurance certificate

    Source
    “Submit valid Certificate of Insurance demonstrating appropriate Professional Liability Insurance coverage (if applicable)”
    nsaa.ns.ca/types-of-membership/licensed-architect

  4. Submit corporate permit application

    Source
    “Submit application for Corporate Permit (if applicable)”
    nsaa.ns.ca/types-of-membership/licensed-architect

  5. Submit payment

    Source
    “Submit appropriate payment”
    nsaa.ns.ca/types-of-membership/licensed-architect

Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Nova Scotia Association of Architects

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