(1) The architects board may issue a certificate, signed by the board—
(a) stating that on a date or during a period stated a named person was or was not registered; and
(b) if the person was registered—including details of the person's registration.
(2) The architects board may issue a certificate, signed by the board—
(a) stating that on a date or during a period stated, a named person was or was not a nominee, or the primary nominee, for a firm; and
(b) if the person was a nominee—including details of the person's registration.
(3) A certificate under this section is evidence of the matters stated in it.
(4) Unless the contrary is proved, a document that purports to be a licence or certificate under this section is taken to be such a document.