Types of NSAA Memberships

The NSAA has membership types depending on where you are in your career.

If you are not sure of what type of membership applies to you read through the descriptions below.

Student Member

Are you a student enrolled in a post-secondary education in architecture or the RAIC Syllabus Program?

Cost: No Fee

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Intern Architect

Are you a graduate of a post-secondary education in architecture and want to start the process to become a Licensed Architect?

Cost: *$180.00 +HST

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Licensed Architect

Ready to practice architecture in Nova Scotia?

Yes, I'm:

  • An Intern Architect who has completed all requirements of the Internship in Architecture Program and is now ready to apply for Licensed Architect membership for the first time
  • An Architect registered outside of Canada intending to immigrate to Nova Scotia (or a new immigrant in Nova Scotia) and practice architecture in Canada for the first time
  • An Architect registered in another Canadian jurisdiction intending to practice architecture in Nova Scotia.
  • An Architect registered in the United States of America intending to practice architecture in Nova Scotia.
  • An Architect from Australia or New Zealand intending to practice architecture in Nova Scotia
  • An Architect registered outside of North America intending to practice architecture in Nova Scotia from a country which does not have a mutual recognition agreement with Canada*.

Application: $295 + HST

Cost: * $1,070 +HST

Cost (Temporary License): * $3,020 +HST

Click here for information on becoming a Licensed Architect

Retirement or Reclassification

Are you an Architect registered in Nova Scotia, intending to reclassify your membership or retire from the practice of architecture?

Cost (Retired Architect): * $65.00 +HST

Cost (Associate Member): * $480.00 +HST

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Download a table of all fees

* Dues for new applicants applying for Licensed Architect or Intern Architect membership are quarterly prorated upon approval of the membership. *