The $200 fee is valid until the next renewal date and is not pro-rated, thus if an applicant applies in April for a registration that should be renewed by June 30, the license may be valid for less than three months. Fees for the license are paid after the applications has been reviewed and approved. Once completed applications are received by the board office in the online portal, staff is typically able to review them within 2-3 business days. Please note that we must receive your completed application within three (3) months of receiving your NCARB transmittal. Please do not submit your application until you have received notice from the Iowa Board that your NCARB transmittal has been received. The completed Iowa application and payment should be submitted through the online licensing system. New and returning users should click on " Log in to My Iowa PLB" at the top of the page.Īpplicants must have a current NCARB Certificate. The Architect Licensure by Reciprocity application can be accessed online. If you have a license in another state and have an active NCARB certificate, you may be eligible for a reciprocal license.