The Division of the State Architect (DSA) will announce the 2024 (CASp) examination dates and testing locations. Please note that exam dates and locations are subject to change.

All registered candidates will be notified should changes take place. Register for the examination through your CASp Account Login.

The emergency declaration requiring COVID-19 precautions has expired, therefore masks will be optional. In the event that emergency measures are reinstated, changes to procedures may be necessary and DSA will notify candidates via email.

For more information pertaining to the 2024 CASp exams, please visit the Apply and Maintain CASp Certification webpage and contact the CASp program by email at CASprogram.dgs.ca. gov or by phone at (916) 323-2737.

2024 Examination Dates and Examination Information

February 7, 2024

Hawthorne Memorial Ctr, 3901 W. El Segundo Blvd, Hawthorne, CA 90250

Four Points by Sheraton, 4900 Duckhorn Drive, Sacramento, CA 95834

OPEN BOOK EXAMINATION – Morning

  • Check in time is 8:30 a.m.
  • Two-hour examination
  • Project Type – To be announced two months prior to examination date.
  • 2022 TOC Reference List (PDF)

CLOSED BOOK EXAMINATION – Afternoon

  • Check in time is 1:30 p.m.
  • 90-minute examination.

Close of February examination registration: January 8, 2024

June 12, 2024

Hawthorne Memorial Ctr, 3901 W. El Segundo Blvd, Hawthorne, CA 90250

Four Points by Sheraton, 4900 Duckhorn Drive, Sacramento, CA 95834

OPEN BOOK EXAMINATION – Morning

  • Check in time is 8:30 a.m.
  • Two-hour examination
  • Project Type – To be announced two months prior to examination date.
  • 2022 TOC Reference List (PDF)

CLOSED BOOK EXAMINATION – Afternoon

  • Check in time is 1:30 p.m.
  • 90-minute examination.

Close of June examination registration: May 13, 2024

October 9, 2024

Hawthorne Memorial Ctr, 3901 W. El Segundo Blvd, Hawthorne, CA 90250

Four Points by Sheraton, 4900 Duckhorn Drive, Sacramento, CA 95834

OPEN BOOK EXAMINATION – Morning

  • Check in time is 8:30 a.m.
  • Two-hour examination
  • Project Type – To be announced two months prior to examination date.
  • 2022 TOC Reference List (PDF)

CLOSED BOOK EXAMINATION – Afternoon

  • Check in time is 1:30 p.m.
  • 90-minute examination.

Close of October examination registration: September 9, 2024

Additional Examinations

Examination dates for 2025 will be announced when confirmed. Locations and dates are subject to change. For more information you may contact the CASp program via email CASprogram@dgs.ca.gov or by phone at (916) 323-2737.