Illinois Administrative Code
Title 68 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Part 1150 - ILLINOIS ARCHITECTURE PRACTICE ACT OF 1989
Section 1150.70 - Restoration

Universal Citation: 68 IL Admin Code ยง 1150.70

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 38, September 20, 2024

a) A licensee seeking restoration of a license that has expired for less than 5 years shall have the license restored upon receipt of an application as provided by the Division and payment of $50 plus the lapsed renewal fee required by Section 1150.75 and proof of 24 hours of continuing education completed in accordance with Section 1150.105 and within 2 years prior to the date of submitting the application.

b) A licensee seeking restoration of a license that has been placed on inactive status for less than 5 years shall have the license restored upon receipt of an application as provided by the Division and payment of the current renewal fee as specified by Section 1150.75 and proof of 24 hours of continuing education completed in accordance with Section 1150.105 and within 2 years prior to the date of submitting the application.

c) A licensee seeking restoration of a license after it has expired or been placed on inactive status for more than 5 years shall file an application, on forms provided by the Division, for review by the Board, together with the fee required by Section 1150.75 and proof of 24 hours of continuing education completed in accordance with Section 1150.105 and within 2 years prior to the date of submitting the application. The licensee shall also submit one of the following:

1) Sworn evidence of active practice in another U.S. jurisdiction. The evidence shall include a statement from the appropriate board or licensing authority in the other U.S. jurisdiction that the licensee was authorized to practice during the term of said active practice;

2) An affidavit attesting to military service as provided in Section 16 of the Act; or

3) Other evidence of continued active practice of architecture for at least the last 2 years. Evidence shall be satisfied by one of the below:
A) Employment in a responsible capacity under the direct supervision and control of a licensed architect;

B) Lawfully practicing architecture as an employee of a governmental agency;

C) Teaching architecture courses in a college or university program accredited by the NAAB; or

D) Submit a written proposal to the Division for review by the Board of college level architectural courses, professional architectural association programs or certifications, or similar programs the licensee plans to complete (subject to pre-approval of the Board) to demonstrate continued evidence of practice and competence. Continuing education, as required in Sections 1150.70 or 1150.105, cannot be utilized for this requirement.

d) Any person seeking restoration of a license within 2 years after discharge from military service pursuant to Section 16 of the Act will be required to pay only the current renewal fee.

e) A signed and dated affidavit attesting the applicant has read and understands the Act and this Part.

f) When the accuracy of any submitted documentation or the relevance or sufficiency of the course work or experience is questioned by the Division or the Board because of lack of information, discrepancies or conflicts in information given or a need for clarification, the applicant seeking restoration may be requested to:

1) Provide information as may be necessary; and/or

2) Appear for an interview before the Board to explain the relevance or sufficiency, clarify information, or clear up any discrepancies or conflicts in information. Upon the recommendation of the Board and approval by the Director of the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation-Division of Professional Regulation (Director), an applicant shall have the license restored or will be notified in writing of the reason for the denial of the application.

g) A professional design firm seeking restoration of a license that has expired for any length of time shall have the license restored upon payment of the late fee plus any lapsed renewal fee required by Section 1150.75 and submitting proof of meeting the following current requirements:

1) Certificate of Good Standing from the Illinois Secretary of State or a copy of the letter or certificate received from the county clerk where an assumed name has been filed.

2) Proof of meeting the 2/3 requirements of Section 12 of the Act.

3) Proof that the Managing Agent-in-Charge is still a member of the Board/partner/member and a full-time employee.

4) Listing of all offices in Illinois and the name and license number of the architect for each location.

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