Architects regulation in the Northern Territory
The Northern Territory Architects Board (the Board) is a statutory authority established under section 5 of the Architects Act 1963 (the Act) to ensure protection of customers of architectural services by administering the registration of persons engaged in the practice of architecture and regulating architectural practice in the Northern Territory.
The Board manages the registration process for both individuals and corporations engaged in architectural practice. As part of the registration process, the Board conducts the Architectural Practice Examination.
The Board also monitors the correct use of the word “architect” (and associated words) and investigates any contraventions of the Act. The Board has a role in disciplining architects if they have acted unprofessionally or breached the Act.
Registration
Information regarding registration is available on the Board’s Forms page.
Registered Architects
To check whether your architect is registered you may search the Current registrations.
Gazetted registrations
In April of each year, as required by the Architects Act 1963, the Board publishes a list of all architects, partnerships and companies that appear in the Register as of the end of February in the same year.
View Gazette G13 - 2024 PDF (492.1 KB)
Annual statements - Architectural partnership and companies
In July each year, in order to comply with the Act (section19A) and remain registered in the Northern Territory, architectural companies are required to lodge an annual statement with the Board. Annual Statements are due by 31 July each year. There is no fee involved. Download the forms below:
Expression of Interest
Are you an Architect and interested in assisting with the Architectural Practice Exams?
Expression of interest is invited from Architects who would like to contribute as an Examiner for the Architectural Practice Exams held by the Northern Territory Architects Board / Architects Accreditation Council of Australia twice each year. The criteria for eligibility as an examiner are:
- be a registered Architect in the Northern Territory
- have five years minimum continual post-registration experience
- be currently working in practice or academia within Australia
- be available for the examination process in April and / or October.
Please contact the Board at ntab@nt.gov.au for more information or to register your interest.
