Your Path to Becoming an Architect: Certificate of Practice

Overview

Only an Architect who is licensed in Ontario and is a holder of a Certificate of Practice in Ontario is permitted to offer and/or provide to a member of the public a service that is part of the practice of architecture.

Step 6

To offer or provide architectural services to the public in Ontario, you must hold a Certificate of Practice with the OAA.

To obtain an Application for Certificate of Practice, please visit the Certificate of Practice page on the OAA Web site.

For more information about working as an Architect, visit the Labour Market Information section.

Related Fees

OAA Certificate of Practice Fees

Application for Certificate of Practice	$250.00
Annual Certificate of Practice (1 architect)	$390.00
Annual Certificate of Practice (2 - 4 architects)	$630.00
Annual Certificate of Practice (5 - 10 architects)	$1,295.00
Annual Certificate of Practice (11+ architects)	$3,325.00
Note: Canadian funds + GST, plus the annual fee