If I change my personal information, can I be re-issued with my architecture practicing certificate in Vietnam?

If I change my personal information, can I be re-issued with my architecture practicing certificate in Vietnam?

Pursuant to Clause 2, Article 30 of the 2019 Architecture Law, withdrawal and reissuance of architecture practicing certificates are as follows:

2. Architecture practicing certificate may be reissued under the following circumstances:

a) Architecture practicing certificate has been lost or damaged;

b) Personal information inscribed in architecture practicing certificate is changed.

Thus, in case you change your personal information inscribed in your architecture practicing certificate, you will be re-issued by the competent authority.

What are procedures for re-issuance of architecture practicing certificates in Vietnam?

In Clause 1, Article 28 of Decree 85/2020/ND-CP, procedures for re-issuance of architecture practicing certificates are as follows:

1. In the case of issuance, re-issuance or renewal of an architecture practicing certificate

a) The applicant shall submit an application prescribed in Article 27 hereof to the authority that has power to issue practicing certificates (hereinafter referred to as “the issuing authority”), whether online or by post or in person;

b) Upon receipt of a sufficient and valid application, the issuing authority shall issue the practicing certificate within 15 days in the case of issuance; 05 days in the case of re-issuance; 10 days in the case of renewal of the practicing certificate. If the application is insufficient or invalid, the issuing authority shall notify the applicant once in writing within 05 days from receipt of the application;

c) The applicant shall pay fees upon applying for issuance, re-issuance or renewal of the practicing certificate. The collection, payment and management of such fees shall comply with regulations of the Ministry of Finance.

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