Former Architects AIBC may apply to become Retired Architects AIBC immediately after submitting their resignation as an architect. Send a written notice of your intent to apply as a Retired Architect by emailing registration@aibc.ca (preferred), or by mail to the AIBC. This written notice can be combined with your resignation notice.
Fees Due upon Application to Become a Retired Architect AIBC
When submitting an application you must pay a prorated annual fee, which is dependent on the date your application is submitted. However, if you have already paid the annual renewal fee as an Architect AIBC and resigned your registration and subsequently applied to become a Retired Architect, a portion is refunded against this new lower annual fee for Retired Architects. You may either be due a refund or owe a small amount. Use the following table to determine your total refund or fees due:
| 1st Quarter (Jan 1-Mar 31) | 2nd Quarter (Apr 1-Jun 30) | 3rd Quarter (Jul 1-Sep 30) | 4th Quarter (Oct 1-Dec 31) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Fee (none) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Annual Fee, Retired Architect AIBC | $92.00 | $69.00 | $46.00 | $23.00 |
| Refund Fee, Architect AIBC | -$741.75 | -$494.50 | -$247.25 | $0.00 |
| Subtotal Annual Fees | -$649.75 | -$425.50 | -$201.25 | $23.00 |
| 5% GST | -$32.49 | -$21.28 | -$10.06 | $1.15 |
| Total Refund or Due | -$682.24 | -$446.78 | -$211.31 | $24.15 |
For more information about application and annual fees due upon application to the AIBC, please refer to:
- Bulletin 1: Fees, Fines and Charges
- Bulletin 1 Appendix A: Application and Prorated Annual Fees for Registration as an Architect or Associate
Please see Recognition of Long-Standing Registration to determine if you may be eligible for a fee waiver.