Have a question about Annual Renewal? Review our list of Frequently Asked Questions which covers everything from the Firm Information Update to Account Information and Fees.
For questions regarding Annual Renewal, please contact the Registration & Licensing Department at accounts@aibc.ca. For questioning regarding payment, please email finance@aibc.ca.
2025 Annual Renewal Payment Process
Where do I find my invoice?
Where is my Invoice Number and AIBC ID?
How do I pay my fees this year? Do I have to use PayPal?
Where can I find my receipt?
Can I pay my fees in the Registrant Portal?
Fees
What is the deadline for payment?
How can I make a payment?
What happens if I miss the deadline for payment on February 1?
Is someone else able to pay on my behalf?
Who sets the fees?
What if I am unable to pay my annual fee this year?
How can I have my annual fee waived for long-standing registration?
Change of Status
How do I resign/change my registration category?
If I choose to resign/cancel my registration what is the procedure if I decide to return?
Professional Liability Insurance
What is professional liability insurance?
Who is required to have Professional Liability Insurance?
How much coverage is required?
My firm’s PLI is expired or expiring soon. Where can I submit my current certificate of insurance?
Can I align my insurance policy with AIBC's February 1 annual renewal cycle?
When do I need to submit evidence of my professional liability insurance to the AIBC?
Will I be able to renew my firm’s Certificate Of Practice if my PLI coverage has expired by February 1?
Do I have to work with a B.C.-based insurance broker?
What if I forgot to renew my firm's Professional Liability Insurance during the period it held a Certificate of Practice?
I’m an Architect AIBC who practices in a provincial/territorial jurisdiction that has required PLI
for years. Will my insurance policy transfer to B.C.?
What if liability for my architectural services as an independent consultant is covered by insurance
held by another party?
Firm Update
Who can access and complete the Firm Update?
I don't have my firm login information. What do I do?
What if I am the Firm Administrator for multiple firms?
Why is there a deadline?
What if my firm's information hasn't changed?
How can I change my firm name or type?
Do I need to submit evidence of my professional liability insurance to the AIBC as part of the Firm Update?
How do I know if the firm update has been filed successfully?
What happens if I miss the deadline to complete the Firm Information Update?
What happens if the numbers of staff changes after the September 30 deadline?
AIBC Contact
For questions regarding the Firm Information Update, please email firmupdates@aibc.ca.
For questions relating to registration, including resigning, or reinstating, please email registration@aibc.ca.
For any other questions regarding Annual Renewal, please contact the Registration & Licensing Department at accounts@aibc.ca.
For notification of e-Transfer, please email finance@aibc.ca.