Which statement best describes NCARB's relationship to licensing boards?

• A. NCARB issues licenses directly to architects.
• B. NCARB develops and facilitates national standards for licensure and recommends regulatory guidelines.
• C. NCARB maintains all building codes for jurisdictions.
• D. NCARB certifies continuing education providers for all states.

Answer: (B)

NCARB coordinates national licensure standards and provides regulatory guidance to licensing boards. Licensing boards are state agencies that grant architectural licenses, and they rely on NCARB to define consistent education, experience, and examination expectations that support mobility and uniform quality across jurisdictions. NCARB doesn’t issue licenses itself, nor does it maintain building codes or certify CE providers for all states. Instead, it offers model laws, rules, and standards that boards may adopt or reference when regulating licensure, helping to harmonize the licensure process nationwide.