Firm License Required
If you practice architecture in South Carolina through a firm, whether as an owner/shareholder/partner of the firm or as an employee, the firm must be licensed. Firms must designate at least one South Carolina-licensed architect who will be “in responsible charge” of the firm’s architecture work in this state. Design documents must be sealed with the individual architect’s seal as well as the firm’s seal.
Many architects incorrectly believe they can “just use my personal seal” and not put the firm name on the title block for a project for which the firm is contracted for services. This is a violation of South Carolina law. If the project is a firm’s project, the firm must be licensed in South Carolina.
You may learn more about firm licensure and download forms and instructions on this Web site.