Frequently Asked Questions
Visit the home page, and click on the "Register with ARCON" button to begin registration.
The applicant must be of Nigerian Origin, and must have obtained their First Degrees, Second Degrees and NYSC discharge certificates from ARCON/NUC accredited Universities.
If you are of Nigerian Origin with a foreign Degree (1st and Second Degree) can also apply.
However, the applicant must have written a Formal letter giving the Council the permission to request for his/her transcript from the School attended and also checking with the country of schools origin to know if the school is recognized by the Architects Governing Body.
If you are of Nigerian Origin with a foreign Degree (1st and Second Degree) can also apply.
However, the applicant must have written a Formal letter giving the Council the permission to request for his/her transcript from the School attended and also checking with the country of schools origin to know if the school is recognized by the Architects Governing Body.
Your documents can be sited by a council member ONLY.
Visit the Council page to see the current list.
You cannot apply until all Certificates of academic credentials have been obtained.
Please Note: online registration is now fully operational for all categories. Aspiring architects can now conveniently complete their registration through our online platform.
Those who have already commenced registration using physical forms but are yet to submit are required to finalize and submit documentation at any of our offices.
Those who have already commenced registration using physical forms but are yet to submit are required to finalize and submit documentation at any of our offices.
Only Registered Architects can apply for Firm Registration.
The Firm Registration cost N20,000. However, to begin registration for a firm, click on Firm Registration link from your Portal dashboard.
Please note: your must have reclaimed your account and must be up to date financially before you begin firm registration.
Please note: your must have reclaimed your account and must be up to date financially before you begin firm registration.
Visit the Check Accreditation page to find out if your school is accredited.
No. Logbook is no longer applicable
Only if the foreign degree is verified by ARCON.
You write to ARCON to verify your degree, after a request for transcript has been made by the applicant.
No. Seminars and programs you can subscribe to have been designed to prepare you for the exams.
Please contact ARCON office for further clarification.
No. You have to be a citizen of Nigeria to get an ARCON License.
Please visit the ARCON Registration Portal to start the exam application
As you already have an ARCON number, you only need to reactivate/reclaim your account. Visit the home page, and click on the "Reclaim my account" button to begin your account reactivation.
Start a registration process by visiting the ARCON registration portal, after which, login details to access the portal will be sent to your mailbox.
Please note: Also check you spam folder for the mail sent.
Please note: Also check you spam folder for the mail sent.
You will need jpeg formats of your passport photograph and your signature for the account reclaim process, and if you are reclaiming your firm account, you will need your Firm registration certificate.
Please Note: Architects who want to reclaim their firm account will need a different email and phone number for firm reclaim.
Please Note: Architects who want to reclaim their firm account will need a different email and phone number for firm reclaim.
Please visit the home page to access a step-by-step guide on how to reclaim your account on the portal. This is available as a link below the "reclaim my account" button.. You can also access the guide on the portal login page.
ARCON Project Registration Number (APRN), and it is a mandatory registration number issued to all architects practicing in Nigeria, for each of their projects, to certify that these projects are being executed by Nigerian citizens, who are fully registered and financially current architects
Only fully registered and financially current architects and firms are eligible to prepare, produce and submit architectural building plans for approvals/ implementation
You can obtain stamps from any of our offices after you have registered for APRN and paid for the stamps through REMITA.
Present copies of Remita payment receipts for stamps and APRN upon collection of the stamps from our offices.
Please Note: Stamps for Lagos and other states can be obtained from Lagos and Abuja offices. Stamps for Abuja can ONLY be obtained from the Abuja Office.
Present copies of Remita payment receipts for stamps and APRN upon collection of the stamps from our offices.
Please Note: Stamps for Lagos and other states can be obtained from Lagos and Abuja offices. Stamps for Abuja can ONLY be obtained from the Abuja Office.
04. What are the processes for registering APRN?
Please visit the APRN Portal to get full information on steps for acquiring an ARCON project registration number.
Your financial status is displayed on your dashboard when you sign into your account on the portal.
You can make payment for registration form via the registration portal. Visit the home page, and click on the "Register with ARCON" button to begin registration.
Once you are signed into your account on the portal, your license fee for the year will be displayed on the screen, which may also include other outstanding payments.
In cases of wrong financial record on your account, please send a mail to the Finance Dept. attaching receipts as evidence to clarify your financial status.
05. How do i make payment(s) on Remita?
1. Go to the Remita portal.
2. Click on “TSA & States”
3. Click on FGN: Federal Government of Nigeria.
4. Type ARCON on “who do you want to pay”
5. On name of service/ purpose, pick “REFUND”, then
6. ON GIFMIS Code- ( If unknown contact MDA ), type 1234.
7. DISCRIPTION: Input the relevant description as it may apply.
8. Then pay via DEBIT CARD or BANK TRANSFER.
9. Lastly, payment receipt is then sent from Remita to your email address boldly bearing “ARCHITECTS REGISTRATION COUNCIL OF NIGERIA (ARCON) – 025301100100
Still have questions?
Can’t find the answer you’re looking for? Send a message to our friendly team on issues relating to:
Payment: finance@arconigeria.gov.ng
Portal: portal@arconigeria.gov.ng
Registration: registration@arconigeria.gov.ng
Education: education@arconigeria.gov.ng
Complaints: secretariat@arconigeria.gov.ng
QUALIFICATIONS FOR
The qualifications obtained from any of the institutions specified in this paragraph shall qualify an architect for registration by the Council, that is –
A degree or diploma awarded after a minimum of 5 years full time course from any of the Nigerian Universities or Colleges approved by the Council;
Any Commonwealth Association of Architects recognized schools;
Any foreign schools which have produced accepted Nigerian Architects; and
Such other qualifications as may be approved, from time to time, by the Council. Download the guideline to read more