Anerkennung als Architektin oder Architekt mit Berufsqualifikation aus dem Ausland beantragen

Here you will find information on registering in the list of architects of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate and applying for membership in the Rhineland-Palatinate Chamber of Architects.

Registration with the Rhineland-Palatinate Chamber of Architects is the basis for using the protected professional titles 'architect', 'interior architect', 'landscape architect' and 'urban planner'. Membership is associated with the building submission authorization for architects and the limited building submission authorization for interior designers in accordance with Section 64 (2) of the State Building Code.

• All certificates and diplomas of higher education (Bachelor and Master, Diploma) in original language and German translation (recognized translation agency);
• Detailed proof of the practical professional experience required in accordance with Section 5 (1) sentence 2 of the Architects Act;
• Proof of participation in the further training measures required for registration in accordance with Section 6 of the State Ordinance on the Implementation of the Architects Act;
• In the case of freelance or construction work: confirmation from the insurer of professional liability insurance in accordance with Section 11 of the Professional Code of Conduct;
• Proof of establishment/office location in Rhineland-Palatinate (e.g. rental agreement) or proof of residence in Rhineland-Palatinate, which must not be older than three months (e.g. confirmation of registration) or proof of the location of the predominant professional activity (e.g. rental agreement for office space, employment contract);
• Proof of application for a certificate of good conduct for submission to an authority.

• Establishment, residence or predominant professional practice in Rhineland-Palatinate;
• a final examination in a course of study corresponding to the relevant subject area with a standard period of study of at least four years;
• subsequent practical experience of at least two years;

proof of participation in eight further training courses recognized by the registration committee (64 hours in total).

The fees are based on the statutes of the Rhineland-Palatinate Chamber of Architects.

The application is submitted to the Registration Committee of the Rhineland-Palatinate Chamber of Architects for a decision. The registration committee is a body with judicial independence that checks whether the requirements for registration are met.

In the case of university degrees obtained abroad, an expert opinion on the comparability of foreign educational qualifications must first be obtained from the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB).

The responsible office compares your professional qualification with the German professional qualification as an "architect". Your professional experience, other certificates of competence and other qualifications (equivalence check) will be taken into account.

There should be at least three months between submitting the application and taking up the planned activity.

In the case of university degrees obtained abroad, an expert opinion on the comparability of foreign educational qualifications must first be obtained.

You have the option of lodging an appeal against the decision of the registration committee with the competent administrative court. The appeal period is one month from notification of the decision.

Please contact the Rhineland-Palatinate Chamber of Architects.

You can also contact the Single Point of Contact (EAP) for administrative matters.

You can download the relevant application forms from the Rhineland-Palatinate Chamber of Architects, as well as the associated "Application instructions" and further information.