Section 1150.70  Restoration

a)         A licensee seeking restoration of a license that has expired for less than 3 years shall have the license restored upon payment of $20 plus the lapsed renewal fee required by Section 1150.75 and proof of 24 hours of continuing education completed in accordance with Section 1150.105 and within 2 years prior to application.

b)         A licensee seeking restoration of a license that has been placed on inactive status for less than 3 years shall have the license restored upon payment of the current renewal fee as specified by Section 1150.75 and proof of 24 hours of continuing education completed in accordance with Section 1150.105 and within 2 years prior to application.

c)         A licensee seeking restoration of a license after it has expired or been placed on inactive status for more than 3 years shall file an application, on forms supplied by the Division, for review by the Board, together with the fee required by Section 1150.75 and proof of 24 hours of continuing education completed in accordance with Section 1150.105 and within 2 years prior to application.  The licensee shall also submit either:

1)         Sworn evidence of active practice in another jurisdiction.  The evidence shall include a statement from the appropriate board or licensing authority in the other jurisdiction that the licensee was authorized to practice during the term of said active practice; or

2)         An affidavit attesting to military service as provided in Section 16 of the Act; or

3)         Other evidence of continued active practice of architecture for at least the last 3 years.  Other evidence shall include, but not be limited to:

A)        Employment in a responsible capacity under the direct supervision and control of a licensed architect; or

B)        Lawfully practicing architecture as an employee of a governmental agency; or

C)        Teaching architecture in a college or university program accredited by the NAAB; or

D)        Attendance during the past 3 years at educational programs conducted by an approved architecture program or a professional architectural association or similar program approved by the Division upon recommendation of the Board.

d)         Any person seeking restoration of a license within 2 years after discharge from military service pursuant to Section 16 of the Act will be required to pay only the current renewal fee.

e)         A signed and dated affidavit attesting the applicant has read and understands the Act and this Part.

f)         When the accuracy of any submitted documentation or the relevance or sufficiency of the course work or experience is questioned by the Division or the Board because of lack of information, discrepancies or conflicts in information given or a need for clarification, the applicant seeking restoration shall be requested to:

1)         Provide information as may be necessary; and/or

2)         Appear for an interview before the Board to explain the relevance or sufficiency, clarify information, or clear up any discrepancies or conflicts in information.  Upon the recommendation of the Board and approval by the Director of the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation-Division of Professional Regulation (Director), an applicant shall have the license restored or will be notified in writing of the reason for the denial of the application.

(Source:  Amended at 33 Ill. Reg. 11477, effective July 22, 2009)