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Which Businesses Must Register
Whether a business that provides or offers to provide architecture services in Delaware is required to file an application for a Delaware Certificate of Authorization depends on the classification of the business. Even if the business is not required to file an application, the business must provide a statement to the Board office certifying to its status.
IF the business is a… |
THEN … |
AND a Certificate of Authorization application is… |
Sole Proprietorship |
the owner owns and controls the business and practices (or offers to practice) architecture only under his or her own name |
not required. However, the owner must submit a statement to the Board office certifying that the business is a sole proprietorship or equivalent. |
Sole Member Limited Liability Company |
the business is equivalent to a Sole Proprietorship |
- Partnership
- “S” Corporation
- “C” Corporation
- Limited Liability Company
- Limited Liability Partnership
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- one or more of the officers, partners, members or managers who is a licensed architect must be designated as responsible for any architecture services on behalf of the business entity
- all personnel of the business who act in its behalf as architects in Delaware or for clients located in Delaware must be registered architects
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required . Follow the instructions below to apply. |
Requirements for All Applicants
- File this application when a business is required to obtain a Certificate of Authorization.
- Enclose processing fee by check or money order made payable to “State of Delaware.”
- Enclose copy of State of Delawarebusiness license issued by the Division of Revenue or the Division of Corporations.
- Arrange for each designated professional-in-charge to sign and seal an Acknowledgment of Professional in Charge.
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