A fee increase of 2.4% will apply to registration terms commencing on 1 July 2025:
NSW architect registration fees for Practising category
| Registration term | Fees |
| 1 year | $360 |
| 3 years | $1,125* |
| 5 years | $1,950* |
An initial enrolment fee of $160 may be payable in addition to the above fees if you have not previously been registered in NSW. The initial enrolment fee applies to those who,
- have successfully completed the Architectural Practice Examination (APE), or
- have successfully completed Experienced Practitioner Assessment (EPA) (local or overseas), or
- are currently registered in the United States, or
- are currently registered in the United Kingdom, or
- are an APEC architect.
Interstate architects who apply for registration in NSW under Mutual Recognition do not pay the initial enrolment fee (which is waived).
New Zealand architects who apply for registration in NSW under Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition do not pay the initial enrolment fee (which is waived).
NSW architect registration fees for Non practising category
| Registration term | Fees |
| 1 year | $55 |
| 3 years | $171* |
| 5 years | $295* |
* Note there is no saving for 3- and 5-year terms, which factor in a year-on-year increase.
Fees for business entities
A fee increase of 2.4% will apply to registration terms commencing on 1 July 2025:
| Items | Fees |
| Initial listing of business entity (Initial listing fee $405 + initial publication fee $180) | $585 |
| Annual renewal of business listing | $180 |
| Change of business details (Only required where business name and/or nominated architect changes) | $65 |
