Ohio Code § 4703.12

Ohio Code § 4703.12. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 4703.12.

(A) Each original certificate of qualification to practice architecture issued and registered

shall authorize the holder to practice architecture as a registered architect throughout

this state from the date of issuance until the last day of December of the odd-numbered

year next succeeding the date upon which the certificate was issued, unless the certificate

has been revoked or suspended for cause as provided in section 4703.15 of the Revised Code .  Every holder of such certificate or its renewal shall secure a seal of the design

prescribed by the rules of the architects board.  All working drawings and specifications prepared by or under the supervision of

the holder shall be imprinted with this seal.  No person shall seal any document unless the person is the holder of a certificate

currently in good standing. (B) Each certificate of authorization issued under division (L) of section 4703.18 of the Revised Code shall authorize the holder to provide architectural services, through the architect

designated as being in responsible charge of the architectural practice, from the

date of issuance until the last day of June next succeeding the date upon which the

certificate was issued, unless the certificate has been revoked or suspended for cause

as provided in section 4703.15 of the Revised Code or has been suspended pursuant to section 3123.47 of the Revised Code .

Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 4703.12
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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