Delaware

Law Passed: 1933 • Joined NCARB: 1934 • Region 2—Middle-Atlantic (1965)

The Components of Licensure

Education

2004: A degree from a NAAB-accredited program is required.
 
2005: Continuing education is required for license renewal.
 

Experience

1991: The IDP is required.
 

Examination

1983: The ARE is required.

Noteworthy

In the 2000s, the Delaware Board of Architects and the Delaware Association of Professional Engineers formed a joint advisory committee to raise awareness regarding the important role of design professionals.
 
The board was unable to levy fines against unlicensed practicioners until 2006.

Notable People

Members of the NCARB Board of Directors

1978-81: Patrick Meconi (Wilmington)
1999-2001: Patrick W. Ryan (Georgetown)
 

NCARB President Medalists

2004: Patrick W. Ryan (Georgetown)
2018: John E. Mateyko (Lewes)

Delaware History

Peter H. Jennings, votes on resolutions at the 2013 Annual Meeting in San Diego.
Patrick W. Ryan, of Delaware, at the 2002 Annual Meeting.
Delaware votes on resolutions during the 2007 Annual Meeting.
Peter H. Jennings, votes on resolutions at the 2013 Annual Meeting in San Diego.
Patrick W. Ryan, of Delaware, at the 2002 Annual Meeting.
Delaware votes on resolutions during the 2007 Annual Meeting.