Real estate appraiser license requirements by state

Annual License Fee - 335.00

Approval and Admission letter for exam (if required) and notification of instructions for scheduling exam. ... Satisfactory completion of an exam must be made within twenty-four months after application is approved by the Board.

All renewals should be submitted by 9/30/26 to keep your license valid and avoid late fees. September 30 postmarks will be honored.

verifying 83 classroom hours of instruction

After board approval you must pass the examination no later than 24 months ... proof of successful completion of the Uniform State Residential Certification Examination

Certificates are issued for a two-year period and expire on June 30 of odd-numbered years, regardless of the date of issuance, except certificates issued within 90 days of the expiration date which are issued to the next biennial expiration date.

an applicant shall have 90 days from the written notice to successfully complete the AQB-approved examination for the classification for which application is made unless the time-frame is extended by mutual agreement.

the holder of a current, valid license or certificate shall apply and pay the prescribed fee to the deputy director not earlier than ninety days before the license or certificate expires.

an applicant must have completed eighty-three (83) hours of qualifying education. ... All qualifying education must be completed within the five-year period immediately preceding the date of application ... The state-licensed real property appraiser classification requires completion of one hundred fifty-eight (158) creditable class hours ... The certified residential real property appraiser classification requires completion of two hundred (200) creditable class hours

There is no examination requirement for the registered apprentice appraiser classification, but the registered apprentice appraiser shall pass the appropriate end-of-course examinations ... A new applicant, not currently licensed or certified and in good standing in another jurisdiction, shall have up to twenty-four (24) months, after approval ... to take and pass an Appraiser Qualifications Board-approved qualifying examination for the credential.

Each state-licensed (SL), certified residential (CR), and certified general (CG) credential renewal is June 30 of each year.

A minimum of 83 hours of basic/qualifying education ... Supervisor/Trainee Appraiser course 4 Hours ... Cultural Competency course 1 Hour ... Laws and Regulations course 4 Hours ... All qualifying and additional California education must be completed within the five (5) year period immediately preceding the date of application

National Uniform Licensing and Certification Examination ... Applicants are allowed five attempts to pass the examination within one year from the date the Bureau issues the eligibility letter.

Applications for renewal of licenses should be submitted to the Bureau at least 90 days prior to the license expiration date. However, applications for renewal shall not be accepted by the Bureau more than 180 days prior to the expiration of the existing license.

beginning January 1, 2026, one hundred fifty-eight (158) creditable class hours ... Two hundred (200) creditable class hours ... Completion of the college-level education option requirements

After receiving approval from the Board, an Applicant, who is not currently licensed or certified and in Good Standing in another Jurisdiction, has up to twenty-four (24) months to take and pass the Certified Residential Appraiser Examination.

All certifications and provisional licenses issued under the provisions of sections 20-500 to 20-528, inclusive, shall expire annually and be subject to renewal.

ON OR AFTER January 1, 2026 ... 83 hours of QE. ... be earned within past five years ... include 8 hours of Valuation Bias and Fair Housing ... you must take an AQB-approved Supervisory Appraiser/Trainee Appraiser course

You must complete all QE and experience before you can sit for the AQB-approved National Uniform Licensing and Certification Examination.

Appraiser licenses and certificates and Certified Assessor licenses expire on October 31 of odd years (e.g., 2021, 2023).

License – $170.00

All exam applicants must be approved for examination by the DCBOREA. ... To schedule online, visit psiexams.com.

Expiration Date: February 28; Renewal Year: Even

To be certified as an appraiser, the applicant must demonstrate, by passing a written examination

after meeting the requirements of subparagraphs (a) through (e) of this paragraph, take and pass the AQB-approved National Uniform Licensing and Certification Examination.

Unless renewal fees are paid, all classifications issued under the provisions of paragraph (1) of this Rule will lapse at midnight on the last day of the month of the individual's birthday.

National Examination – All education and experience must be completed prior to taking the National Examination.

Successful completion of the AQB-approved Licensed Residential or the successful completion of the Certified Residential or Certified General examination. ... Successful completion of the Certified Residential Appraiser examination approved by the Board pursuant to the guidelines of the AQB.

You will still be able to renew up to 60 days prior to your license expiration on your birthday. ... Appraisal Management Company and Trainee Registration will not be moving to a 2-year cycle at this time.

The 2027 renewal deadline for Certified General Real Estate Appraisers, Certified Residential Real Estate Appraisers, and Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraisers is September 30, 2027. ... If the initial credential was issued on or after July 1, 2027: ... You do not need to renew in 2027

Once your application has been approved, you will receive your examination approval letter for you to take the appraiser trainee exam. ... If acceptable to the Board, the application will be approved and a letter will be emailed to the applicant stating that he/she is eligible to sit for the certified residential exam.

Qualifying education core curriculum 200 hours ... Qualifying education Bachelor’s degree or higher ... or, an associate’s degree in specific fields, 30 semester hours of college-level course working in specific areas, 30 semester hours of CLEP examinations, or any combination CLEP/college-level covering appropriate hours and topics

Certified residential real property appraiser examination or the certified general real property appraiser examination ... The prerequisites for taking the AQB-approved examination are collegiate education, experience, work product review, and completion of all creditable course hours ... If an applicant who has passed an examination does not obtain the related appraiser credential within 24 months after passing the examination, that examination result loses its validity

Certified and associate appraisers have to file a complete renewal application with the board by the June 30 deadline in the biennial renewal year. ... Persons licensed before June 30, 2024, will maintain their biennial renewal timelines.

State Licensed requires 158 hours of Qualifying Education. Certified Residential requires 200 hours of Qualifying Education plus College-Level Education. ... Provisional (Trainee) applicants must satisfy the educational requirements for the classification they are provisioning for before they can apply.

All Qualifying Education and Experience requirements must be completed and approved by the Board prior to taking the examination. ... Exam authorizations are valid for two years.

All Kansas Appraiser credentials expire on June 30 of every year, and renewal applications are due no later than May 31 of each year to avoid a late fee.

Associate ... Complete the 97 hours of Qualifying Education (QE) ... Licensed Residential ... 60 hours of additional QE ... Certified Residential ... 110 hours of additional QE Bachelors degree or equivalency

Once the appraisal reports pass inspection, licensees can then pay for and take the Certified Residential or Certified General exam. ... each exam attempt is $200 and must be paid for prior to testing.

All Kentucky License/Certification will expire on June 30th every year and must be renewed to remain active.

The Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser classification requires completion of two hundred (200) creditable class hours ... As an alternative to the requirements in Section III.B. above, individuals who have held a Licensed Residential credential for a minimum of five (5) years may qualify

There is no examination requirement for the Trainee Appraiser classification, but the Trainee Appraiser shall pass the appropriate end-of-course examinations

Timely Renewal Period : October 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026

Pass the National Uniform Licensing and Certification Examination.

This license renews annually on December 31. ... Renews annually on December 31st

Each licensed and certified appraiser category requires the applicant to meet the following requirements in order to be eligible to take the respective real estate appraiser examination

A real estate appraiser license must be renewed by the third anniversary of the issuance of the license and every three years thereafter.

No examination shall be required for real estate appraisal trainees.

the holder of a current, valid certificate or license shall make application and pay the prescribed fee to the board not earlier than one hundred and twenty days nor later than thirty days prior to the expiration date of the certificate or license then held.

Proof of receiving a passing score on the State Licensed Real Estate Appraiser examination administered by PSI Services. A passing examination score is valid for 2 years from the date of the examination.

Online Application for Michigan State Licensed Real Estate Appraiser Renewal – Must be completed by visiting www.michigan.gov/miplus no sooner than 90 days prior to the expiration date of current license.

$150 for each initial individual real estate appraiser's license

TRAINEE REQUIRED CORE CURRICULUM 83 HOURS REQUIRED* ... *Must also complete the required MN 6-Hr MN Supervisor/Trainee course. ... LICENSED RESIDENTIAL REQUIRED CORE CURRICULUM 158 HOURS REQUIRED* ... CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL REQUIRED CORE CURRICULUM 200 HOURS REQUIRED

Examination None Required ... An applicant for a licensed real property appraiser license must pass a current uniform licensed real property appraiser examination approved by the Appraiser Qualifications Board. ... An applicant for a certified residential real property appraiser license must pass a current uniform certified residential real property appraiser examination approved by the Appraiser Qualifications Board. ... All applicants must complete the applicable education prerequisites and the experience requirements before sitting for the examination.

Application for renewal of a license is considered to have been timely filed if received by the commissioner by, or mailed with proper postage and postmarked by, August 1 of the renewal year.

A license Residential Appraiser will need a total 158 hours of Qualifying Education approved by the Appraisal Qualification Board.

There is no test for Trainee’s to obtain a certificate to start gaining experience hours.

Licensee must renew every two (2) years at the end of their licensing month.

one hundred fifty-eight (158) creditable class hours from the core curriculum ... two hundred (200) creditable class hours from the core curriculum ... Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations 8 Hours

an applicant shall successfully complete the AQB-approved Licensed Residential Real Property Appraiser Examination. ... an applicant shall successfully complete the AQB-approved Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser Examination. ... All education and experience hours are required to be completed prior to being allowed to sit for the examination.

All certificates and licenses will expire on June 30 of even-numbered years. ... All renewal applications and fees shall be delivered to the commission office or be postmarked prior to June 30 of even-numbered years.

Pass the AQB-approved Licensed Residential Real Property Appraiser Examination

The deadline date (expiration date) for all licensees is March 31st of each year.

LICENSED RESIDENTIAL CLASSIFICATION EDUCATION REQUIREMENT TOTAL 158 HOURS

Within the twenty-four months following approval of the applicant's education and experience by the Real Property Appraiser Board, an applicant must pass a certified residential real property appraiser examination or certified general real property appraiser examination

All current credentials issued under the Nebraska Real Property Appraiser Act, other than temporary credentials, which expire six (6) months after the date issued, will remain in effect until December 31 of the designated year. The application for renewal, along with documents certifying completion for twenty-eight (28) hours of completed continuing education (if applicable), is due to the Board’s office no later than November 30 of the designated year.

Show proof of passing the Appraisal examination or proof of active licensure in another state.

Apprentice real estate appraiser application processing and licensing: Initial, renewal, or reinstatement after expiration of license 2 years $275 Residential appraiser certification application processing and licensing: Initial, renewal, or reinstatement after expiration of license 2 years $275 General appraiser certification application processing and licensing: Initial, renewal, or reinstatement after expiration of license 2 years $275 Residential appraiser license application processing and licensing: Initial, renewal, or reinstatement after expiration of license 2 years $275

The examination shall be the Uniform State Appraiser Examination developed by the Appraiser Foundation or approved by the AQB.

licenses and certificates issued by the board shall expire biennially on the last day of the month 2 years from the date of issuance.

The Jurisprudence Examination is an open-book examination based on the board’s rules. Successful completion of the examination would be a score of 70% or better.

All licenses will expire every two years on April 30.

Appraiser Assistant - Education: (87 hours) State Licensed Residential Real Estate Appraiser - Education: 158 hours State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser - Education: (203 hours) plus one of the following:

A written examination is required (not available for appraiser assistant).

Successfully complete education, experience, and examination as required by The Appraisal Foundation's Appraiser Qualifications Board for each level of registration, licensure, or certification.

Trainee registrations, licenses, and certificates issued under this Chapter shall expire on the 30th day of June of every year

An applicant for an apprentice permit shall pass an open-book examination covering North Dakota Century Code chapter 43-23.3 and North Dakota Administrative Code title 101.

All permits expire on December thirty-first of each year. 2. A holder of an appraiser permit desiring the renewal of such permit shall, during the month preceding the expiration date of such permit, make application and pay the required fee.

An applicant for an initial general real estate appraiser or residential real estate appraiser certificate or residential real estate appraiser license shall take and successfully complete a written examination in order to qualify for the certificate or license.

The application process has three components: Education, Experience and Examination.

All licenses and certificates are subject to renewal every two years on or before the last day of the license or certificate holder’s birth month.

The examination required for certification as a residential real estate appraiser is the Appraisers Qualifications Board (AQB) approved Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser examination

Certificates expire June 30 of every odd-numbered year.

Every certificate or license issued pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 5-20.7 shall be for a term of two (2) years from the date of issuance (except for temporary practice permits, see § 1.10 of this Part).

To determine eligibility for the examination the Appraisers Board will screen applications for reclassification (to include all required education and experience for license upgrade).

Appraiser licenses expire June 30th of even numbered years.

AQB Approved Examination | Required

All South Dakota appraiser credentials, including those on inactive status, expire on Sept. 30 of each year.

Examination: The exam is scheduled after receipt of the upgrade application. … An interview will be scheduled with the Commission to discuss those appraisal reports.

Applicants must pass the National Licensed Residential Real Property exam

Upon receipt of written approval from the Appraisal Board, take and pass the Licensed Appraiser exam.

The renewal period is 90 days before the last day of the month in which the license expires.

Submit 2-3 Appraiser reports for UPAP compliance review. … Successful completion of the Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser Examination taken through AMP.

Applicants must pass the board-approved examination within 24 months of being approved to take the examination.

will expire two years from the last day of the month in which they were issued

Licenses expire every 2 years on your birthday.

requires applicants to complete education, experience, and to submit work product sample(s) for Board review of USPAP compliance before taking the national exam.

All licenses expire September 30th regardless of date of issue.

This method requires the passing of a National examination and a State examination on Wisconsin statutes and rules governing appraisers for all appraiser licensure and certifications.

The required renewal date for Appraisers is 12/14/ each odd-numbered year.

Pass the National and State Exams for Certified Residential Appraisers

The term of a permit issued under the authority of this act shall be two (2) years from the date of issuance.