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How to Get a Real estate appraiser License in District of Columbia (2026)

Quick answer

The Board regulates real estate appraisal and licenses trainee, licensed residential and certified residential appraisers.

License fee

$170

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Exam

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

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Renewal

Expiration Date: February 28; Renewal Year: Even

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Experience

Licensed residential: 1,000 hours in at least six months. Certified residential: 1,500 hours in at least 12 months.

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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

How do I get this license?

  1. Check the licensing authority

    Board

    District of Columbia Board of Real Estate Appraisers

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    District of Columbia Board of Real Estate Appraisers
    Official source

    Official agency page

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    The District of Columbia Board of Real Estate Appraisers regulates the practice of real estate appraisal
    Official source
  2. Check your qualifications

    Experience

    Licensed residential: 1,000 hours in at least six months. Certified residential: 1,500 hours in at least 12 months.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Certified Residential Appraiser ... Complete 1,500 hours of experience in no fewer then 12 months. ... Licensed Residential Appraiser ... Complete 1,000 hours of experience in no fewer then 6 months.
    Official source

    Exam

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

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    All exam applicants must be approved for examination by the DCBOREA. ... To schedule online, visit psiexams.com.
    Official source
  3. Prepare your application

    Apply with the agency

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Click to apply for a license.
    Official source

    Reciprocity

    For licensed and certified residential reciprocity, applicants must be current and active on the ASC website.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Reciprocity ... An applicant must be current and active on the Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) website.
    Official source
  4. Confirm your next step with the agency

    Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.

    Open the official agency page

What else should I know?

Agency guidance

The Board regulates real estate appraisal and licenses trainee, licensed residential and certified residential appraisers.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
The District of Columbia Board of Real Estate Appraisers regulates the practice of real estate appraisal ... Appraiser Trainee Requirements ... Certified Residential Appraiser ... Licensed Residential Appraiser
Official source

Agency guidance

Renewal portal: https://govservices.dcra.dc.gov/oplarenewallicense.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Submit an application for renewal of an occupational or professional license
Official source

When do I renew, and is CE required?

Renewal

Expiration Date: February 28; Renewal Year: Even

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Expiration Date: February 28; Renewal Year: Even
Official source

Have a license or permit? Use the expiration date printed on it to set up your calendar and reminders.

What does it cost?

Application fee

$65

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
New application – $65.00
Official source

License fee

$170

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
License – $170.00
Official source

Renewal fee

$195

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Residential Appraiser – $195. (up to two years) ... Certified Residential Appraiser – $195.00 (up to two years) ... Trainee – $195.00 (up to two years)
Official source

Confirm the charges and conditions for your application with the official agency.

What are the common questions?

How often do I renew a real estate appraiser license in District of Columbia?

Expiration Date: February 28; Renewal Year: Even

Source and quotation
Expiration Date: February 28; Renewal Year: Even
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

What is the real estate appraiser license fee in District of Columbia?

$170

Source and quotation
License – $170.00
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Which official sources support this guide?

Official sources and verification (12)

Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.

Board

District of Columbia Board of Real Estate Appraisers

District of Columbia Board of Real Estate Appraisers

District of Columbia Board of Real Estate Appraisers
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Official agency page

Open the official agency page

https://dlcp.dc.gov/page/board-real-estate-appraisers

The District of Columbia Board of Real Estate Appraisers regulates the practice of real estate appraisal
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Apply with the agency

Open the official agency page

https://govservices.dcra.dc.gov/oplanewlicense

Click to apply for a license.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

The Board regulates real estate appraisal and licenses trainee, licensed residential and certified residential appraisers.

The Board regulates real estate appraisal and licenses trainee, licensed residential and certified residential appraisers.

The District of Columbia Board of Real Estate Appraisers regulates the practice of real estate appraisal ... Appraiser Trainee Requirements ... Certified Residential Appraiser ... Licensed Residential Appraiser
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Renewal portal: https://govservices.dcra.dc.gov/oplarenewallicense.

Renewal portal: https://govservices.dcra.dc.gov/oplarenewallicense.

Submit an application for renewal of an occupational or professional license
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Experience

Licensed residential: 1,000 hours in at least six months. Certified residential: 1,500 hours in at least 12 months.

Licensed residential: 1,000 hours in at least six months. Certified residential: 1,500 hours in at least 12 months.

Certified Residential Appraiser ... Complete 1,500 hours of experience in no fewer then 12 months. ... Licensed Residential Appraiser ... Complete 1,000 hours of experience in no fewer then 6 months.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Exam

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

Exam applicants must first receive Board approval; exams are scheduled through PSI.

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

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Fees / Application

$65

65

New application – $65.00
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Fees / License

$170

170

License – $170.00
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Fees / Renewal

$195

195

Residential Appraiser – $195. (up to two years) ... Certified Residential Appraiser – $195.00 (up to two years) ... Trainee – $195.00 (up to two years)
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Renewal

Expiration Date: February 28; Renewal Year: Even

Expiration Date: February 28; Renewal Year: Even Applies to: Real estate appraiser license renewal

Expiration Date: February 28; Renewal Year: Even
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Reciprocity

For licensed and certified residential reciprocity, applicants must be current and active on the ASC website.

For licensed and certified residential reciprocity, applicants must be current and active on the ASC website.

Reciprocity ... An applicant must be current and active on the Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) website.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Not yet verified: required hours, continuing education — see the official agency.

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