ORS 671.041
Certificate of registration for business entity

  • requirements and procedure
  • display of certificate
  • registration of foreign architectural firm
  • responsible control by registered architect
  • use of stamp
  • restrictions on assumed business names
  • rules

(1)

A business entity may apply to the State Board of Architect Examiners for a certificate of registration that authorizes the business entity to engage in the practice of architecture within this state as a registered architectural firm.

(2)

The board by rule shall specify:

(a)

The manner in which and the procedures under which a business entity may apply for a certificate of registration under subsection (1) of this section;

(b)

The form and content of all application materials;

(c)

The period during which a registration remains valid;

(d)

Fees to apply for registration and to renew registration;

(e)

Conditions or qualifications under which the board grants or denies registration; and

(f)

Any other matter related to the registration of a business entity that the board deems necessary to specify.

(3)

If an applicant under subsection (1) of this section meets the qualifications and conditions the board establishes for registration, the board shall issue a certificate of registration to the applicant. A registered architectural firm shall display a copy of the certificate of registration at each of the registered architectural firm’s places of business within this state.

(4)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

A foreign architectural firm may offer to provide in this state services that constitute the practice of architecture, and may assume or use a name, form of address or other designation within this state that indicates or reasonably could be understood to indicate that the foreign architectural firm is an architectural firm or engages in the practice of architecture, if the foreign architectural firm provides a notice in writing to each person that responds to or accepts the offer that states that the foreign architectural firm is not a registered architectural firm.

(b)

Notwithstanding the permission given under paragraph (a) of this subsection, a foreign architectural firm may not engage in the practice of architecture in this state without a certificate of registration.

(5)

A business entity that provides services in this state that constitute the practice of architecture may provide the services only through, or under the responsible control of, an owner or employee of the business entity who is a registered architect.

(6)

Any technical submission that a registered architectural firm submits to comply with a requirement under the laws of this state, or an ordinance or other law of a jurisdiction in this state, must bear the stamp of a registered architect who has responsible control of the technical submission and must display the name of the registered architectural firm.

(7)

A registered architectural firm may not have, use, display or communicate a name or assumed business name that includes the name of an individual who was not previously or is not currently an owner, employee or otherwise in a contractual relationship with the registered architectural firm under which the individual previously engaged in or currently engages in the practice of architecture in this state. [1969 c.596 §2 (enacted in lieu of 671.040); 1971 c.587 §2; 1977 c.803 §4; 1985 c.764 §2; 1991 c.910 §3; 1995 c.327 §§ 1,6; 2013 c.196 §5; 2023 c.70 §5]

Source: Section 671.041 — Certificate of registration for business entity; requirements and procedure; display of certificate; registration of foreign architectural firm; responsible control by registered architect; use of stamp; restrictions on assumed business names; rules, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).

Attorney General Opinions

Permissible titles of relationship, (1976) Vol 37, p 1120

671.010
Definitions
671.020
Prohibition on engaging in practice of architecture or use of title without valid certificate of registration
671.025
Certain technical submissions to carry stamp
671.030
Activities not considered as “practice of architecture”
671.041
Certificate of registration for business entity
671.045
Liability of architectural firm
671.047
Application of general corporation law to architectural firms
671.050
Application for certificate of registration
671.065
Certification based on recognition by national council or other jurisdictions
671.080
Renewal
671.085
Fees
671.090
Prohibitions
671.100
Disciplinary authority of board
671.120
State Board of Architect Examiners
671.125
Rulemaking authority of board
671.220
Board action to enjoin violations
671.310
Definitions for ORS 671.310 to 671.459
671.312
Purpose of ORS 671.310 to 671.459, 671.992 and 671.995
671.316
Registration requirement for practice of landscape architecture
671.318
Businesses providing landscape architecture services
671.321
Activities not considered practice of landscape architecture
671.325
Application for registration
671.335
Examination
671.338
Confidentiality of application, examination and investigatory information
671.345
Registration based on recognition by other jurisdictions
671.365
Fees
671.376
Renewal
671.379
Stamps
671.393
Code of professional conduct
671.395
Continuing education
671.404
Grounds for refusal to register or renew or for suspension
671.408
Disciplinary actions
671.412
Public contract requirements
671.415
Rulemaking authority
671.425
Issuance of registration after revocation
671.442
Arbitration
671.445
Investigation of complaints
671.447
Persons supplying information to board or advisory committee
671.459
State Landscape Architect Board
671.510
Short title
671.520
Definitions for ORS 671.510 to 671.760
671.522
Artificial turf
671.524
Landscape irrigation systems
671.525
Applicant for landscape contracting business license required to be independent contractor
671.527
Applicant for landscape contracting business license workers’ compensation coverage
671.530
Licensing requirements
671.540
Application of ORS 671.510 to 671.760
671.543
Subcontracting
671.550
Authority of board to investigate
671.555
Investigation of person engaged in landscape contracting business
671.557
Injunctive relief
671.560
Issuance of license
671.561
Practical skills testing
671.562
Landscape contracting business workers’ compensation coverage
671.563
Applicant notice of unpaid judgments, awards and orders
671.565
Landscape contracting business license application process and information requirements
671.568
Inactive status for landscape contracting business license
671.570
Qualifications for landscape construction professional license
671.571
Probationary license
671.572
Alternative licensing standards for person licensed as construction contractor
671.574
Inactive status for landscape construction professional license
671.575
License required to obtain judicial or administrative remedy
671.578
Suit for damages for misrepresentation
671.580
Landscape construction professional license not transferable
671.590
Reciprocal landscape construction professional licensing
671.595
Coursework and examination requirements for noncontractor owners and managing employees
671.600
New landscape contracting business license required upon change of ownership
671.603
Persons required to give notification of change of address
671.605
Effect of change in partners or corporate owners
671.607
License refusal or suspension for landscape contracting business debt
671.610
Grounds for sanctions against licensee
671.613
Sanction for failure to comply with certain laws
671.614
Placement on probation
671.615
Installation of backflow assemblies
671.617
Examination for backflow assembly installer license
671.625
Minimum standards for contracts and billings
671.627
Rescission of contract with landscape contracting business
671.630
State Landscape Contractors Board
671.650
License fees
671.655
Deposit of moneys
671.660
Renewal of licenses
671.670
Rulemaking authority
671.676
Continuing education
671.681
Advisory and technical committees
671.690
Surety bond, letter of credit or other security
671.695
Types of claims
671.700
Notice of claim
671.701
Claims against business holding dual licensing
671.703
Investigation of claim
671.707
Actions following final order of board
671.710
Priority on satisfaction of claims
671.750
Portland metropolitan area business licenses
671.755
Issuance of business license by metropolitan service district
671.760
Business income tax
671.990
Penalties for violations of ORS 671.010 to 671.220 or 671.530
671.992
Criminal penalties for violations of ORS 671.310 to 671.459
671.995
Civil penalties for violations of ORS 671.310 to 671.459
671.997
Civil penalties for violations of ORS 671.510 to 671.760

Current through early 2026

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