Alaska Real estate appraiser License: Requirements, Cost & How to Apply (2026)

Alaska Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers

Alaska Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers

Alaska Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Open the official agency page

https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/RealEstateAppraisers.aspx

Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Open the official agency page

https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/Applications

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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Alaska does not require an Alaska credential to perform an appraisal or review if the person does not claim to be Alaska-certified and the appraisal is not required by law.

Alaska does not require an Alaska credential to perform an appraisal or review if the person does not claim to be Alaska-certified and the appraisal is not required by law.

Alaska does not require an appraiser be credentialed in Alaska to perform an appraisal or appraisal review, provided the appraiser does not represent her/himself as a certified appraiser, and the appraisal is not required by law.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Registration as a trainee is not required for experience to count toward residential certification; supervisors must still be Board-approved.

Registration as a trainee is not required for experience to count toward residential certification; supervisors must still be Board-approved.

the Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers resolved to not require registration as a trainee in order for experience to count for certification as a general or residential appraiser. ... Supervisors must still be reviewed and approved by the board.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Residential initial certification fee is $350 plus $80 federal registry fee; the examination application fee is $150.

Residential initial certification fee is $350 plus $80 federal registry fee; the examination application fee is $150.

Nonrefundable Application Fee: $150.00 Initial Certification Fee: $350.00 Federal Registry Fee: $ 80.00 ($40 Per Year)

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Trainee initial certification fee is $150, in addition to the $150 application fee.

Trainee initial certification fee is $150, in addition to the $150 application fee.

Nonrefundable Application Fee: $150.00 Certification Fee: $150.00 Total Fees Due: $300.00

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Renew online or use the paper renewal forms at https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/Applications.

Renew online or use the paper renewal forms at https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/Applications.

Renewals may be submitted online via the MY LICENSE self-service portal or by accessing the paper renewal form below.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

The January 2026 education notice requires new and upgrading appraisers and trainees to complete an 8-hour Valuation Bias/Fair Housing course, followed by a four-hour course every two calendar years.

The January 2026 education notice requires new and upgrading appraisers and trainees to complete an 8-hour Valuation Bias/Fair Housing course, followed by a four-hour course every two calendar years.

Effective January 1, 2026, all new Appraiser and Trainee applicants are required to have completed the Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations eight-hour course for licensure. Appraisers and Trainees upgrading their credentials are required to have completed the Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations eight-hour course ... Then, every two calendar years an Appraiser and Trainee, must complete a four-hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations course.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Certified trainee: 83 classroom hours.

Certified trainee: 83 classroom hours.

verifying 83 classroom hours of instruction

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Certified residential: 200 core-curriculum hours, plus one of the specified college degree, 30-semester-hour coursework, or CLEP pathways.

Certified residential: 200 core-curriculum hours, plus one of the specified college degree, 30-semester-hour coursework, or CLEP pathways.

An applicant for certification as a residential real estate appraiser shall document satisfactory completion of 200 creditable classroom hours ... You must meet ONE (1) of the following education requirements: ... A bachelor’s degree or higher ... An associate degree ... Successful completion of 30 semester hours of college level courses ... Successful completion of at least 30 semester hours of the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) examination

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Certified residential: 1,500 hours obtained continuously over at least 12 months.

Certified residential: 1,500 hours obtained continuously over at least 12 months.

verifying 1,500 hours of experience obtained continuously over a period of not less than 12 months.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Certified residential: pass the Uniform State Residential Certification Examination within 24 months after Board approval.

Certified residential: pass the Uniform State Residential Certification Examination within 24 months after Board approval.

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

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

$150

150

Nonrefundable Application Fee: $150.00

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

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.

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. Applies to: Certified real estate appraisers; special initial-term rule applies

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.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Certified appraisers licensed at least two years: 28 CE hours, including seven-hour USPAP; licensed less than two years: 14 including USPAP. Trainee renewal requires 14 CE hours.

Certified appraisers licensed at least two years: 28 CE hours, including seven-hour USPAP; licensed less than two years: 14 including USPAP. Trainee renewal requires 14 CE hours.

Certified Real Estate Appraisers who have been licensed for at least two years must complete 28 hours of continuing education, including the required 7-hour USPAP course. Those who have been licensed for less than 2 years must complete 14 hours of continuing education, including the required 7-hour USPAP course. ... Trainees ... are required to provide evidence of satisfactory completion of 14 hours of continuing education credits

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Residential reciprocity applicants need credentials from an ASC-compliant jurisdiction with substantially equivalent requirements and direct verification confirming no unresolved complaint or disciplinary action.

Residential reciprocity applicants need credentials from an ASC-compliant jurisdiction with substantially equivalent requirements and direct verification confirming no unresolved complaint or disciplinary action.

Use this application if the jurisdiction ... is in compliance with the provision of Title XI ... The verification must confirm that applicant is not the subject of an unresolved complaint or disciplinary action ... The state from which the applicant is basing their reciprocal license must have certification requirements substantially equivalent to Alaska's requirements

Last verified Oct 25, 2026