Architects are required to be licensed by the Division of Professional Licensure of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  If you have a question about an architect or architectural firm, contact:

Division of Professional Licensure
Board of Registration of Architects
239 Causeway Street
Boston, MA  02114
(617) 727-3072

The local American Institute of Architects chapter, the Boston Society of Architects, can also provide guidance in finding key data on design firms, licensed professionals, specialties, and other resources:

Boston Society of Architects/A.I.A.
52 Broad Street
Boston, MA 02109
(617) 951-1433
www.architects.org 

Please contact the Lowell Historic Board staff at (978) 446-7200 for specific requirements and application materials prior to preparing any application and/or plans for work in any of the Board’s review districts.