Procedures for re-issuing the exact architectural practice certificate

Article overview

Reissue of architectural practice certificates is a necessary process to ensure architects maintain credibility and legitimacy in their profession. Having up-to-date certification not only helps professionals meet legal regulations but also increases trust with customers and partners. A quick, accurate process will help architects save time and focus on project development, contributing to building a sustainable reputation in the industry.

Procedures for reissuing the exact architectural practice certificate
Procedures for reissuing the exact architectural practice certificate

Conditions for granting architectural practice certificates

According to Article 28 of the Law on Architecture 2019, individuals applying for or re-issuing an architectural practice certificate must meet specific conditions regarding educational qualifications, practice experience and examination requirements:

  • Individuals must have a university degree or higher in architecture, issued by domestic or foreign universities, and must be legally recognized in Vietnam.
  • Certificate applicants must have at least 3 years of experience working in the field of architecture at an architectural practice organization or collaborating with certified architects. This is to ensure that the practitioner has accumulated sufficient knowledge and practical skills.
  • Individuals must pass an architectural exam to test their capacity, legal knowledge and professional ethics. Some special cases such as people with more than 10 years of state management in architecture or winning national or international awards in architecture may be exempted from taking the test according to regulations.

This condition is intended to ensure that only individuals with solid knowledge and experience are granted practice certificates, contributing to improving architectural practice standards in Vietnam.

When is the architectural practice certificate re-issued?

According to Clause 2, Article 30 of the Law on Architecture 2019, architectural practice certificates can be reissued in some specific cases, ensuring the legality of the certificate and personal information on it:

Lost or damaged certificate: When the architectural practice certificate is lost or damaged to the point that it can no longer be used, the individual needs to go through procedures to re-issue it. The applicant must attach a commitment to lose the certificate or a copy of the damaged certificate for comparison.

Change personal information on the certificate: If there is a change in important personal information such as name, date of birth or other information that affects the accuracy of the certificate, the applicant needs to carry out re-issuance procedures to update the information.

In case the certificate is revoked: In some cases of violation of the Law on Architecture 2019 leading to revocation of the certificate, individuals are only allowed to apply for re-issue after 12 months from the date of revocation. Applicants for re-issuance must meet the conditions specified in Clause 1, Article 28 of the Law on Architecture 2019 and provide complete documents for the authorities to consider.

These cases ensure that architectural practice certificates always reflect the legal status and personal information of the practitioner, creating transparency and standards in the architectural industry.

Conditions for granting architectural practice certificates
Conditions for granting architectural practice certificates

Procedures for reissuing architectural practice certificates

According to Article 27 and Article 28 of Decree 85/2020/ND-CP, the procedure for reissuing an architectural practice certificate requires compliance with specific steps to ensure complete documents and meet legal regulations.

Application for re-issuance of architectural practice certificate

Dossier to request re-issuance of architectural practice certificate includes:

  • Application for re-issuance of architectural practice certificate according to form No. 3, Appendix III of Decree 85/2020/ND-CP;
  • 02 color photos with a white background, 4x6cm portrait of the applicant and taken within the last 6 months;
  • Certified copy or file containing color photo taken from the original or copy, present the original for comparison with the issued practicing certificate;
  • Documents proving the information that needs to be changed (In case of changing personal information recorded on the practice certificate);
  • If a reissue is requested due to a change in personal information, the file requires additional verification documents such as a name change decision, a new ID card, or an additional birth certificate.

Procedures for reissuing the architectural practice certificate

The process of re-certification is carried out through the following steps, with review time and document requirements as prescribed in Clause 1, Article 28 of Decree 85/2020/ND-CP:

Step 1: Submit application:

  • Individuals submit applications directly or by post to the receiving and returning results department of the Department of Construction or the Provincial Public Administration Service Center.
  • Applications can also be submitted via online public services in permitted localities.
  • Individuals will pay the reissue fee according to regulations of the Ministry of Finance, with a fee of 150,000 VND.

Step 2: Processing and appraisal of documents:

  • Within 05 days from the date of receiving the dossier, the agency competent to issue the practicing certificate will notify you in writing with instructions on supplementing and completing the dossier in case the dossier is missing or invalid.

Step 3: Re-issue the architectural practice certificate:

  • Within 05 days from the date of receipt of complete and valid documents, the competent authority is responsible for re-issuing the architectural practice certificate.

This re-issuance procedure helps individuals quickly complete their documents and ensure that the architectural practice certificate is re-issued in accordance with legal regulations, helping practitioners continue their legal work.

Procedures for reissuing architectural practice certificates
Procedures for reissuing architectural practice certificates

Consulting services on procedures for reissuing architectural practice certificates in Long Phan

Long Phan provides support services for procedures for reissuing architectural practice certificates to help customers in Vietnam understand the regulatory process and save time during the implementation process. Long Phan’s team of experts is experienced and ready to advise and solve problems that arise during the process of applying for re-certification.

  • Detailed advice on conditions for re-certification
  • Prepare necessary documents for each case of re-issuance
  • Support drafting and checking customer documents before submitting to ensure the validity of the documents
  • Monitor application processing status, support processing of additional requests when necessary and update processing results for customers
  • Representing customers in working with competent authorities.

Long Phan’s consulting services ensure speed, compliance with regulations, and customer rights throughout the process of re-issuing the architectural practice certificate. If you need support in re-issuing your architectural practice certificate, please contact Long Phan via hotline 0906735386. Our team of experts is ready to advise and assist you in completing the procedure quickly.