Official sources and verification (10)
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
BoardArizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions, Financial Institutions Division
Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions, Financial Institutions Division
Department: Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions Division: Financial Institutions Division
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
Agency guidanceReal-property appraisals and appraisal reviews in Arizona must be performed by registered, licensed or certified individuals under this chapter; consult its applicability and exceptions.
Real-property appraisals and appraisal reviews in Arizona must be performed by registered, licensed or certified individuals under this chapter; consult its applicability and exceptions.
All real estate appraisals and appraisal reviews performed on real property in this state shall be performed only by individuals who are registered, licensed or certified in accordance with the requirements of this chapter.
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
Agency guidanceOriginal licensed/certified application: $400; trainee registration: $300. Biennial licensed/certified renewal: $425; trainee renewal: $300. National Registry fees are additional as set by ASC.
Original licensed/certified application: $400; trainee registration: $300. Biennial licensed/certified renewal: $425; trainee renewal: $300. National Registry fees are additional as set by ASC.
Application for original license or certificate: $400. ... Application for registration as a trainee appraiser: $300. ... Biennial renewal of a license or certificate: $425. ... Renewal of registration as a trainee appraiser: $300. ... National Registry: The amount established by the Appraisal Subcommittee.
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
Agency guidanceLicensed and certified credentials are valid for two years from issuance; trainee registration is valid for three years from issuance.
Licensed and certified credentials are valid for two years from issuance; trainee registration is valid for three years from issuance.
a license or certificate issued under this chapter is valid for two years from the date of issuance. ... A registration certificate issued for registered trainee appraisers shall be valid for three years from the date of issuance.
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
Qualifications / EducationAn applicant for an original or renewal of a registration, licensure, certification, or designation must meet the classification-specific qualification criteria established and updated January 1, 2026, by the AQB
Original and renewal applicants must meet their classification's January 1, 2026 AQB qualification criteria, incorporated by R4-46-201.
an applicant for an original or renewal of a registration, licensure, certification, or designation shall meet the classification-specific qualification criteria established and updated January 1, 2026, by the AQB
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
Qualifications / ExamFor licensure or certification, where Department written notice is required, pass the classification's AQB-approved examination within 90 days of notice unless extended by mutual agreement.
For licensure or certification, where Department written notice is required, pass the classification's AQB-approved examination within 90 days of notice unless extended by mutual agreement.
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.
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
RenewalThe holder of a current, valid license or certificate must apply and pay the prescribed fee to the deputy director not earlier than ninety days before the license or certificate expires.
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. Applies to: Registered trainee, state-licensed and state-certified appraisers
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.
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
Continuing education topicsRenewal requires evidence of approved continuing education during the immediately preceding credential term, subject to the statutory equivalent-credit provisions.
Renewal requires evidence of approved continuing education during the immediately preceding credential term, subject to the statutory equivalent-credit provisions.
The basic continuing education requirement for renewal of a license or certificate is the completion by the applicant, during the immediately preceding term of the license or certificate, of courses or seminars that are approved by the deputy director.
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
ReciprocityRequires a credential from a state compliant with the listed federal provisions, requirements meeting or exceeding Arizona's, an application and prescribed fees.
Requires a credential from a state compliant with the listed federal provisions, requirements meeting or exceeding Arizona's, an application and prescribed fees.
The appraiser holds a credential from a state that is in compliance with 12 United States Code sections 3310, 3332, 3333, 3335, 3338, 3339, 3341, 3342, 3345, 3346, 3347, 3348, 3350, 3351, 3353, 3354 and 3355. ... The credential requirements ... meet or exceed those of this state. ... The appraiser has completed an application for licensure or certification ... and submitted the fees prescribed pursuant to section 32-3607.
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026