D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-1801

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 17-1801 - APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE AS A PROFESSIONAL DESIGN FIRM

1801.1

Each applicant for a license as a Professional Design Firm in the District of Columbia shall duly file with the Board an application on a form prescribed and provided by the Board.

1801.2

Each application shall be sworn to or affirmed before a notary public, or if applicable, by electronic signature or other authentication methods as authorized by the Council of the District of Columbia or the Mayor.

1801.3

The proper fees and all required documents shall accompany the application at the time of filing.

1801.4

An authorized agent of the applicant shall provide the following:

(a) Proof that the applicant exists and is properly organized under applicable District and federal law;

(b) Proof that at least one (1) partner, officer, shareholder, member, or manager is an architect, interior designer, or landscape architect who is licensed and in good standing in the District of Columbia. Acceptable proof of ownership may include, but is not limited to, the following:

(1) Stock certificates;

(2) Corporate registration documents;

(3) Articles of organization;

(4) Partnership agreements; or

(5) Tax forms.

(c) If the applicant is a corporation, the names and street addresses of each of its directors and principal officers, and a copy of the certificate of incorporation; and

(d) If the applicant is a partnership, the names and street addresses of each of the general partners.

1801.5

To be eligible for licensure, each applicant shall designate at least one (1) member who is licensed and in good standing as an architect, interior designer, or landscape architect in the District of Columbia to assume responsible charge of all professional design services solicited or provided by the firm in accordance with D.C. Official Code § 47-2853.66(a).

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-1801

Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 12720 (9/27/2019)