New Mexico Statutes Chapter 61. Professional and Occupational Licenses § 61-15-7. Certificates of registration

A. The board shall issue a certificate of registration to each architect. An architect may, upon registration, obtain the seal of the design authorized by the board, which bears the registrant's name and the legend “Registered Architect--State of New Mexico”. All plans, specifications, plats and reports prepared by an architect or under an architect's responsible charge shall be signed and sealed by that architect, including all plans and specifications prepared by an architect or under an architect's responsible charge on work described in Subsection B of Section 61-15-9 NMSA 1978.

B. Certificates of registration shall be valid for a period of time as set by rule and shall be invalid after the date of expiration unless renewed.

C. Except as provided in Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978, issuance or renewal may be effected at any time prior to expiration by the payment of a fee in an amount set by the board. Fees shall be paid to the board.

D. The failure on the part of any registrant to renew a certificate prior to expiration shall not deprive that person of the right of renewal within three years of the expiration date of the certificate. Except as provided in Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978, reinstatement of the certificate may be effected in a manner prescribed by rule and may include penalties and fees.

E. Except as provided in Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978, renewal of a certificate that has been expired for more than three years shall require a demonstration of continued proficiency and qualification to practice architecture in addition to payment of penalties and fees and such other requirements as may be required by rule.