Licence required by law

Architects Registration Board

The statutory register of architects in the UK. "Architect" is a legally protected title — anyone using it must be on the ARB register, which you can check for free.

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24,830tradespeople with a ARB record in the public data we track

Based on public register and directory records collected up to 6 Jul 2026. Not an official membership count.

Check a specific trader

Thinking of hiring someone? Confirm their current ARB status on the official register, then run their name through our Cowboy Checker to see their reviews, credentials and company record in one place.

Where ARB holders are

  • UK24,777 on record
  • GB53 on record

Trades that hold it

Architect · 6,283Builder · 255Electrician · 4Carpenter / Joiner · 3Property Developer · 2Roofer · 1Civil Engineering Contractor · 1

ARB holders with review evidence

These businesses hold a current ARB record and have customer reviews we can show — a small slice of all holders, not the register itself.

Common questions

What is Architects Registration Board?

The statutory register of architects in the UK. "Architect" is a legally protected title — anyone using it must be on the ARB register, which you can check for free. (Licence required by law.)

How many tradespeople hold Architects Registration Board?

We track 24,830 tradespeople with a Architects Registration Board record, based on register and listing data collected up to 6 Jul 2026. This reflects the public records we have collected, not necessarily the scheme's complete membership.

How do I check whether a specific trader holds Architects Registration Board?

Check the official register at https://architects-register.org.uk/, or look the trader up on MyTrustedTraders — profiles show the credentials we have found for them, alongside reviews and other public evidence.

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We show what the public records say, with dates — a listing here is not an endorsement, and absence from our data does not mean a trader is unregistered. Always confirm current status with the scheme before you hire.