# State and Territory Architects Boards (AACA)

"Architect" is a legally protected title in every Australian state and territory. Each state's Architects Board keeps the statutory register; the AACA coordinates registration standards nationally.

- Type: Licence required by law
- Tradespeople with an Architects Boards entry in the public data we track: 1,431
- Entries that appear expired or past their stated expiry date: 345
- Data collected up to: 7 July 2026
- Official register: https://aaca.org.au/registration-as-an-architect/registration-authorities-and-mutual-recognition/
- Page: https://au.mytrustedtraders.com/certifications/australian-architects-registers

Counts reflect collected public entries, not official membership totals. Absence from this data does not mean a tradesperson is unregistered.

## Where holders are

- TAS: 1,026
- ACT: 309
- NSW: 58
- QLD: 20
- VIC: 17
- WA: 1

## Common questions

### What is State and Territory Architects Boards (AACA)?

"Architect" is a legally protected title in every Australian state and territory. Each state's Architects Board keeps the statutory register; the AACA coordinates registration standards nationally. (Licence required by law.)

### How many tradespeople hold State and Territory Architects Boards (AACA)?

We track 1,431 tradespeople with a State and Territory Architects Boards (AACA) entry, based on register and listing data collected up to 7 July 2026. This reflects the public entries we have collected, not necessarily the scheme's complete membership.

### Can a State and Territory Architects Boards (AACA) entry be out of date?

Yes. 345 of the entries we track appear expired or past their stated expiry date, based on register and listing data collected up to 7 July 2026. Always confirm current status on the official register before hiring.

### How do I check whether a specific tradesperson holds State and Territory Architects Boards (AACA)?

Check the official register at https://aaca.org.au/registration-as-an-architect/registration-authorities-and-mutual-recognition/, or look the tradesperson up on MyTrustedTraders. Profiles show the credentials we have found for them, alongside reviews and other public evidence.