How to Register A Practice
Requirements for a Joint A/E Partnership

• The primary and customary business of the firm must be both the practice of engineering and the practice of architecture. 
• The practice of architecture must be conducted by, or under the direct personal supervision and responsibility of, one or more permanent employees or partners who are MAA Registered Members. 
• The firm must carry professional liability insurance as prescribed by the MAA Council. 
• All of the partners of the firm must be either APEGM Registered Members or APEGM and MAA Registered Members. 
• No one other than APEGM or MAA Registered Members may be associated with the practice. 
• The firm name and letterhead must satisfy the requirements outlined in Section 15.5 of the MAA By-Laws. 
• The firm must have a valid Certificate of Authorization from the APEGM. 
• The partnership must obtain a Certificate of Approval from the MAA on an annual basis. 

Application

The application form for a Certificate of Approval must be signed by all partners in the firm. A written undertaking must be signed by any MAA Registered Member accepting responsibility for the practice of architecture by the firm. 

• Application for Joint A/E Firm
• Undertaking

The completed application forms must be attached with: 

• Evidence of a valid Certificate of Authorization from APEGM.
• Evidence that the partners, as applicable, are APEGM Registered Members.
• Evidence of a minimum of $250,000 in liability coverage for the firm, including the practice of architecture by MAA Registered Member(s).
• A copy of the proposed letterhead to be used by the firm.
• An application fee of $210.00 (includes GST).

How To Register A Practice