- Certified General Real Property Appraiser
- Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser
- Licensed Residential Real Property Appraiser
Certified General Real Property Appraiser
Certified General Appraiser means a person licensed by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation to appraise real property of all types.
How to apply
Fees
- Application fee: $30.00
- Examination fee: Set by examination vendor.
- License fee: $380.00
Term
- Annual
- December 31st
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Requirements
- Hold a valid appraiser license (registered trainee real property appraiser, licensed residential real property appraiser or certified residential real property appraiser) AND
- Complete a cumulative total of three thousand (3,000) hours of experience satisfactory to the Board, 1,500 hours of which must be non residential appraisal work in no fewer than 18 months; AND
- Hold a bachelor's degree AND complete a cumulative total of 300 hours of appraiser specific education (PDF), 15 hours of which must be for Uniform Standards of Practice; AND
- Pass the National Uniform Licensing and Certification Examination.
Non-Resident Applicants and Applicants Who Hold a License in Another State
- An applicant who is licensed in another state may obtain a license by:
- filing a complete application
- paying the required fees
Renewal fees and information
Fees
- Annual renewal fee $380.00
Terms
- Renews annually on December 31st
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- Fill out the online renewal application and submit.
The Department must verify that you have met all the conditions for renewal before your license is renewed. Online submission of your renewal application should not be construed as automatic renewal of your license.
Requirements
- A late fee of $50.00 is assessed for licenses renewed after December 31st.
- An applicant who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the license expiration date is subject to all requirements governing new applicants and is required to reapply with original license application, documentation and fees, except that, the Board may, at its discretion, waive the examination requirement for applicants applying for reinstatement within two years of the license expiration date.
- Renewal reminders are emailed to the email address on file at least 30 days prior to the license expiration date. It is the licensee's responsibility to keep the Board informed of current contact information and to see that the license is renewed absent the renewal application. Reminder includes licensee’s access code which, along with license number, is required for online renewal.
- Continuing Education: 14 hours of Appraiser Qualifications Board approved continuing education is required for renewal which must be completed within the current license term. The 7-hour Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) must be completed in the even year as part of the 14-hour requirement.
Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser
A certified residential real property appraiser license entitles the holder to appraise residential real estate or real property of one to 4 residential units, without regard to value or complexity and to appraise vacant or unimproved land that is to be used for one to 4 family units or for which the highest and best use is for one to 4 family units. A certified residential real property appraiser license does not entitle the holder to appraise subdivisions for which a development analysis and appraisal is necessary.
How to apply
Fees
- Application fee: $30.00
- Examination fee:
Set by examination vendor. - License fee: $380.00
Term
- Annual
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Requirements
- Hold a valid appraiser license (trainee real property appraiser or licensed residential real property appraiser) AND
- Complete a cumulative total of 1500 hours of experience satisfactory to the Board obtained in no fewer than 12 months AND
- Hold a bachelor degree (or equivalent (PDF)) AND complete a cumulative total of 200 hours of appraiser specific education (PDF),15 hours of which must be for Uniform Standards of Practice; AND
- Pass the National Uniform Licensing and Certification Exam.
NONRESIDENT APPLICANTS AND APPLICANTS WHO HOLD A LICENSE IN ANOTHER STATE
- An applicant who is licensed in another state may obtain a license by:
- filing a complete application
- paying the required fees
Renewal fees and information
Fees
- Annual renewal fee is $380.00
Terms
- This license renews annually on December 31.
Renew Now
- Fill out the online renewal application and submit.
The Department must verify that you have met all the conditions for renewal before your license is renewed. Online submission of your renewal application should not be construed as automatic renewal of your license.
Requirements
- A late fee of $50.00 is assessed for licenses renewed after December 31.
- An applicant who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the license expiration date is subject to all requirements governing new applicants and is required to reapply with original license application, documentation and fees, except that, the Board may, at its discretion, waive the examination requirement for applicants applying for reinstatement within two years of the license expiration date.
- Renewal reminders are emailed to the email address on file at least 30 days prior to the license expiration date. It is the licensee's responsibility to keep the Board informed of current contact information and to see that the license is renewed absent the renewal application. Reminder includes licensee’s access code which, along with license number, is required for online renewal.
- Continuing Education: 14 hours of Appraiser Qualifications Board approved continuing education is required for renewal which must be completed within the current license term. The 7-hour Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) must be completed in the even year as part of the 14-hour requirement.
Licensed Residential Real Property Appraiser
For federally related transactions, a residential real property appraiser license entitles the holder to appraise noncomplex residential property of one to 4 units having a transaction value of less than $1,000,000 and complex residential property of one to 4 units having a transaction value of less than $250,000. For purposes of this section, "complex residential property of one to 4 units" means property that is atypical based on the nature of the property, the form of ownership or the market conditions. For nonfederally related transaction appraisals, "transaction value" means market value. A residential real property appraiser license entitles the holder to appraise vacant or unimproved land that is used for one to 4 family purposes or for which the highest and best use is for one to 4 family purposes. A residential real property appraiser license does not entitle the holder to appraise subdivisions for which a development analysis and appraisal is necessary.
How to apply
Fees
- Application fee: $ 30.00
- Examination fee: Set by examination vendor.
- License fee: $ 380.00
Term
- Annual
Apply Now
Requirements
- Hold a valid license; AND
- Complete a cumulative total of one thousand (1,000) hours of experience in no fewer than six months (satisfactory to the Board); AND
- Complete a cumulative total of 150 hours of appraiser specific education (PDF),15 hours of which must be for Uniform Standards of Practice; AND
- No degree requirement; AND
- Pass the National Uniform Licensing and Certification Examination.
NONRESIDENT APPLICANTS AND APPLICANTS WHO HOLD A LICENSE IN ANOTHER STATE
- An applicant who is licensed in another state may obtain a license by:
- filing a complete application
- paying the required fees
- submitting a verification of licensure from another jurisdiction
Renewal fees and information
Fees
- Annual renewal fee is $380.00
Terms
- Renews annually on December 31st
Renew Now
- Fill out the online renewal application and submit.
The Department must verify that you have met all the conditions for renewal before your license is renewed. Online submission of your renewal application should not be construed as automatic renewal of your license.
Requirements
- A late fee of $50.00 is assessed for licenses renewed after December 31.
- An applicant who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the license expiration date is subject to all requirements governing new applicants and is required to reapply with original license application, documentation and fees, except that, the Board may, at its discretion, waive the examination requirement for applicants applying for reinstatement within two years of the license expiration date.
- Renewal reminders are emailed to the email address on file at least 30 days prior to the license expiration date. It is the licensee's responsibility to keep the Board informed of current contact information and to see that the license is renewed absent the renewal application. Reminder includes licensee’s access code which, along with license number, is required for online renewal.
- Continuing Education: 14 hours of Appraiser Qualifications Board approved continuing education is required for renewal which must be completed within the current license term. The 7-hour Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) must be completed in the even year as part of the 14-hour requirement.