Beginning November 29, 2023, Registrants will receive their 2024 Annual Renewal Invoices via email (attached PDF). As mandated by the AIBC Bylaws, annual renewal fees must be paid in full by February 1. The AIBC Board has approved a nominal increase of three percent in annual renewal fees (less than CPI) for all AIBC Registrants, which can be found in the 2024 Schedule B: Fees.
Important information about the 2024 Annual Renewal of Registration can be found below:
Payment of Annual Fees
The Institute encourages Registrants to pay their fees online via the AIBC website. An overview of all payment methods can be found below:
- Online (preferred): Using secure and confidential “Pay Now” buttons on the AIBC website. This method allows you to pay by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit card or PayPal. Enter both the full Account Number (AIBC-R######) and Invoice Number (2024-R######) with all alphanumeric characters. Payment must be processed before 11:59 p.m. PDT on February 1 2024, to be considered received on time.
- E-transfer: Send to finance@aibc.ca, including your Account Number, Invoice Number and name (as registered with the AIBC) in the message field. Please note that auto-deposit (Interac) is set-up, and no security question is required.It is highly recommended that e-transfers be completed by 4 p.m. on February 1, 2024, to meet the annual renewal fee deadline.
- By mail: With a money order in Canadian funds or cheque from a Canadian Bank to the AIBC office. Include either a copy of the invoice, or your Account Number and Invoice Number with your cheque or money order. Allow for sufficient delivery time so that payment arrives by February 1.
- For firms larger than 10 staff, please send payment by e-transfer or wired funds or email to finance@aibc.ca with your name, phone number, account number, invoice number and invoice total for credit card payment.
Late Payment
A Registrant who fails to pay the annual fee by February 1 will no longer be in Good Standing and their renewal fee will increase by 25 percent. If annual renewal fees remain unpaid in full by March 2, the cancellation provisions will be applied, and the individual will cease to be registered with the Architectural Institute of British Columbia.
Certificate of Practice Holders
Firms holding a Certificate of Practice (CoP) with Professional Liability Insurance coverage that will expire by February 1 must submit a copy of their current Professional Liability Insurance certificate to renew their Firm’s CoP registration. Firm Representatives can upload a copy of their current Certificates of Insurance through the Registrant Portal.
Waiver of Annual Fees
Eligible Registrants applying for a waiver of their annual fees must submit their applications by January 15, 2024. For eligibility requirements, review Schedule N: Fee Waiver Administrative Guidelines, found in the AIBC Bylaws. Applicants will be informed of the AIBC’s decision by the week of January 22.
2024 Annual Renewal Resources
Additional information related to the renewal of registration and annual fees can be found below:
- 2024 Fees: Schedule B: Fees
- Schedule N: Fee Waiver Administrative Guidelines
- Reinstatement of Registration
- AIBC Bylaws 4.16 and 4.25 (former Individual Registrants)
- AIBC Bylaws 4.26 and 4.29 (former Firm Registrants)
- Cancellation of Registration (Resignation)
- Applications to Change or Cancel Registration
Questions regarding 2024 Annual Renewal or Payment Methods
Please visit the Frequently Asked Questions webpage for common questions and answers regarding the Annual Renewal, and direct any inquiries related to the payment of fees to finance@aibc.ca. For further assistance, please contact accounts@aibc.ca or 604.683.8588. The AIBC offices will be closed for the holiday season on December 22 and will re-open January 2, 2024.
Key Dates
January 15, 2024: Waiver or Reduction of Annual Renewal Fee application deadline
February 1, 2024: Payment deadline for annual fees without late fees
March 1, 2024: Payment deadline for annual fees with late fees and all other Fees due to avoid cancellation of registration.