The candidate must first complete a NAAB accredited professional degree. Second, the candidate must complete the  Intern Development Program (IDP) as administered by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). Third, the candidate must pass all sections of the Architect Registration Exam (ARE), also administered by NCARB. Upon successful completion of these activities, a new architect is granted the initial license to practice architecture in the state where the exam was taken. A separate license is required for each state.