RIBA Chartered

Membership
Application form for RIBA Chartered Membership
for applicants who reside within the UK
UK Chartered Membership
How to apply
Please complete the application form in block capitals and If you have any questions regarding your application, please
ink and return it to the RIBA by post or email. contact Membership Development on
Membership Development +44 (0)20 7307 3686 or email
Royal Institute of British Architects membership.development@riba.org.
66 Portland Place
Payment for membership must be made on application,
London
please go to Step one to work out your pro-rata
W1B 1AD
subscription fee.
membership.development@riba.org
Previous RIBA Members
Next steps by the RIBA If you were previously a Chartered Member, you will need to
Your name will be put forward for election by the complete the readmission form, which can be found on the
Membership Admissions Committee. This will occur within RIBA website. Please call Membership Development on
4 weeks of your application being received. +(0)20 7307 3686 if you have any questions about
re-joining.
Once your application has been approved, you will then
receive your welcome pack. The pack includes your
membership card and information about how to access your
RIBA benefits and services. As soon as you are elected you
can use the RIBA letters and title Chartered Architect.

Who can join

Chartered UK members must meet one of the following criteria:
RIBA recognised exams, Parts 1, 2 and 3.
Awarded a qualification in architecture which is covered by the Professional Qualifications Directive (2005/36/EC),
have access to the profession of architect in the country in which the qualification was gained and have 2 years
professional practical experience.
When practising as, and using the title architect in the UK you must also be registered with the Architects Registration
Board (ARB). Information about the ARB can be found at www.arb.org.uk
If you reside outside of the UK, please email membership.development@riba.org or look on the RIBA website at
www.architecture.com

Step one: Calculate your subscription fee

Membership runs from January to December, therefore if you join part of the way through the year, you will only pay for the
remaining months of the current year. For example, if you are living in the UK and have been qualified for less than 6 years
and join in May, your membership subscription for 2017 will be 172.67.
Please see the below table to work out your pro-rata fee based on the month you join.
Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr- May- June- July- Aug- Sept- Oct- Nov- Dec
Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec

Qualified less than

6 years ago 259.00 237.42 215.83 194.25 172.67 151.08 129.50 107.92 86.33 64.75 43.17 21.58

Qualified more than

6 years ago 411.00 376.75 342.50 308.25 274.00 239.75 205.50 171.25 137.00 102.75 68.50 34.25

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UK Chartered Membership
Step two: Your personal details
Surname Important would you like to be contacted at:
Home Practice
Title: Ms/Mr/Etc
At your practice, are you a: Principal
Forename/s
Sole principal Director Member of staff
Please confirm your post-nominal qualification affixes Have you been an RIBA Member in the past?
(e.g. BA (Hons)/Dip.Arch/MArch etc.) in the order that you would
like them to appear after your name on your RIBA Diploma Yes No
Certificate. If yes, were you:
Chartered Student Associate Affiliate
Male Female Date of Please give your membership number
birth D D M M Y Y

Ethnic origin (please tick one box)

Are you registered with the ARB? Yes No
White White If yes, please give your ARB number
British Other Black Asian Other
Home/private details
If no, are you currently applying? Yes No
Address
Living or working in Scotland?
If you are registered with the ARB and currently live and work, or
were born or studied in Scotland, you may be able to be an RIAS
Zip/Postcode Country Member as well as an RIBA Member

Tel/mobile Are you a member of the RIAS? Yes No

If yes, please state your RIAS Membership number
Email

Practice details (if different from above)

For further information or to apply for membership of the
Practice name RIAS please contact the RIAS Membership Department
on 0131 229 7545 or email membership@rias.org.uk.
Job Title

Address What helped you to decide to become a Chartered Member of

the RIBA?
Either (please choose one)

Zip/Postcode Country Post from the RIBA

Tel/mobile Email from the RIBA

Call from the RIBA

Email
RIBA visted me/my practice

Friend or colleague recommended membership

Employer encouraged me to join

University

RIBA website

Social media (please specify):

RIBA Event (please specify)

Other (please specify)

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UK Chartered Membership
Step three: Your architectural education

RIBA Part 1 RIBA Part 3

School and course details School and course details
School name(s) School name(s)

Address Address

Zip/Postcode Country Zip/Postcode Country

Course Course

Qualification Qualification

Date of passing D D M M Y Y Date of passing D D M M Y Y

ARB examination/assessment: Part 1

D D M M Y Y
EU Directive 2005/36/EC
Date of passing School and course details
School name(s)

RIBA Part 2 Address

School and course details
School name(s)

Address
Zip/Postcode Country

Course

Qualification
Zip/Postcode Country
Date of passing D D M M Y Y
Course

Qualification

Date of passing D D M M Y Y

ARB examination/assessment: Part 2

Date of passing D D M M Y Y

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UK Chartered Membership
Step four: Sign the declaration
I, the undersigned, desire to be admitted as a Chartered Member of
the Royal Institute of British Architects and declare that the
information supplied herewith is true in every respect. I undertake
to adhere to the RIBA Code of Professional Conduct, Regulations,
and Charter & Bylaws throughout my membership of the RIBA*.
I understand that I must not practice or carry out business in the
UK under any name, style or title containing the word architect or
use the affix RIBA unless I am registered with the Architects
Registration Board (ARB).
Signature
*The RIBA Code of Professional Conduct, Regulations and Charter & Bylaws are subject to change
and are available for members to view online or a hard copy is available on request.
Date
Note: RIBA Membership does not grant registration or licence to practice as an architect in the UK. To practice, use the title or RIBA affix, you must be registered with
the Architects Registration Board (ARB).
Step five: Application checklist
Complete one section only and include relevant documentation if required
Chartered Membership route of entry
RIBA recognised Parts 1, 2 and 3
Awarded a qualification in architecture
which is covered by the Professional
Qualifications Directive (2005/36/
EC), have access to the profession of
architect in the country in which the
qualification was gained and have
2years professional practical
experience
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Data Protection Act In compliance with the Data Protection Act,
we must point out that the information on this form will be kept
on a database. The data will be used for automatic processing
with regards to annual membership and architectural information
dissemination.
Please note that your listing in the online directory of RIBA
Chartered Members will automatically display the details youve
chosen as your preferred contact
I am happy for my details to appear in the online directory
I am happy to receive news and information from the RIBA
I am happy to receive information from relevant partners
Documentation required Have you
All documentation is required in English. This includes certified included it?
translation of qualifications and curriculum vitae)
Certified copy of RIBA recognised qualifications, Parts 1, 2 and
3 (only if obtained outside the UK)
Copy of ARB results letter (If RIBA Parts 1 and 2 via the ARB
Prescribed Examinations)
Proof of identity (Passport, ID card)
Certified copies of qualifications in architecture
(only if not registered with the ARB)
Competent authority statement confirming that your
qualification is covered by the Professional Qualifications
Directive (2005/36/EC) and that you have access to the
profession of architect in that member state
(only if not registered with the ARB)
Detailed CV
Proof of identity (Passport, ID card)
 UK Chartered Membership
Step six: Make arrangements for payment-please choose A, B or C

A) Instruction to your Bank / Building Society to pay by Direct Debit

Please pay by Direct Debit If you pay by Direct Debit you will help us save costs and more of your money goes directly to
supporttheRIBA.

We can only accept UK Direct Debits.

If you are paying by Direct Debit from a Lloyds, Barclays, Dankse Bank or Metrobank bank account, please send this page in the post
to 66 Portland Place, London, W1B 1AD as these banks require an original copy.

Originators identification No. 983555

I would like to pay by Direct Debit
Instruction to your Bank or Building Society.
Name(s) of account holder(s)
Please pay RIBA Direct Debit from the account detailed in
Name this instruction subject to the safeguards assured by the Direct
Debit Guarantee. I understand that this instruction may remain
Name with RIBA and, if so, details will be passed automatically to my
Bank/Building Society.
Bank/Building Society account number
Signature (s)

Branch Sort Code

Date

Banks and Building Societies may not accept Direct Debit

instructions for some kinds of account

I would like to pay in instalments (between 1 and 12)

Direct Debits are collected on or around the 21st of each month

Name and full postal address of your Bank or Building Society

To The Manager:
Bank/Building Society

Address

Postcode
Membership For office use only
number

The Direct Debit Guarantee

This guarantee is offered by all Banks and Building Societies that take part in the Direct Debit Scheme.
The efficiency and security of the Scheme is monitored and protected by your own Bank or Building Society.
If the amount to be paid or the payment dates change, RIBA will notify you 14 working days in advance of your account
being debited or as otherwise agreed.
If an error is made by the RIBA or your Bank or Building Society, you are guaranteed a full and immediate refund from your
branch of the amount paid.
You can cancel a Direct Debit at any time by writing to your Bank or Building Society.
Please also send a copy of your letter to us.

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B) Make a payment by BACS

Make a transfer to: If paying by BACS, you MUST ALSO confirm your payment by
filling in the below section:
RIBA Membership Account
Account Number: 00912672 Details
Sort code: 30-94-87
IBAN: IBAN GB49 LOYD 3094 8700 9126 72 Name
Swift code: LOYDGB21322
Payment reference you have used:
If you have previously been a Member (of any type),
pleaseuse your RIBA Membership Number as your Payment date: D D M M Y Y
paymentreference
If you have never been a Member before and do not have Payment amount:
anumber yet, please use your full name Account name payment was made from:
(e.g.SarahMarieJackson) as your payment reference
If paying by BACS, you must use a reference. If you dont
giveyour bank a payment reference, we wont be able to Please also attach proof of payment to your application
allocate your payment and your election may be delayed (screenshot or print out) this will enable us to find your funds

C) Credit/Debit Card
Card holders name and address
Name Maestro MasterCard Visa

Address Card number

Expiry date Valid from CSV number

Zip/Postcode Country
M M Y Y M M Y Y
Amount (see page 3) Member no: (Last 3 digits on reverse of card)

For office use only Signature (s) of card holders

Please debit my Credit/Debit Card for the amount

indicated above

D) Cheque
I enclose a cheque, bankers draft or money order
payabletoRoyal Institute of British Architects, for the
amount indicated above.
Cheques must be drawn in Sterling on a United Kingdom Bank
or Building Society account. Do not send cash.

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