Official sources and verification (12)
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
BoardIdaho Real Estate Appraiser Board, Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses
Idaho Real Estate Appraiser Board, Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses
Idaho Real Estate Appraiser Board Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
Agency guidanceApplies to the appraisal of residential real property consisting of one (1) to four (4) non-complex residential units having a transaction value less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) and complex one (1) to four (4) residential units having a transaction value less than four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000). ... Applies to the appraisal of residential properties of four (4) or less units without regard to value or complexity.
Licensed residential covers non-complex one-to-four-unit residential property below $1 million and complex one-to-four-unit residential property below $400,000. Certified residential covers residential properties of four or fewer units without a value or complexity limit.
Applies to the appraisal of residential real property consisting of one (1) to four (4) non-complex residential units having a transaction value less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) and complex one (1) to four (4) residential units having a transaction value less than four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000). ... Applies to the appraisal of residential properties of four (4) or less units without regard to value or complexity.
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
Agency guidanceTrainee registration is limited to five years unless the Board approves a longer period; trainees work under a qualified supervising appraiser.
Trainee registration is limited to five years unless the Board approves a longer period; trainees work under a qualified supervising appraiser.
An individual may only be registered as an appraiser trainee for a maximum period of five (5) years, unless approved by the Board. ... Be responsible for the training and direct supervision of the Appraiser Trainee
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Agency guidanceInitial application and license combined: appraiser $300 by examination or reciprocity; trainee $250. Appraiser renewal: $275 annual or $550 biennial.
Initial application and license combined: appraiser $300 by examination or reciprocity; trainee $250. Appraiser renewal: $275 annual or $550 biennial.
Real Estate Appraiser $300 $300 $275 $550 Real Estate Appraiser Trainee : $250 ... Real Estate Appraiser and Appraiser Trainee Initial License fees include application fee and license fee
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
Agency guidanceTwo-year renewals began July 1, 2025 for odd birth years; even birth years move to the two-year cycle in 2026. New applicants from July 1, 2025 purchase a two-year license expiring on their birthday.
Two-year renewals began July 1, 2025 for odd birth years; even birth years move to the two-year cycle in 2026. New applicants from July 1, 2025 purchase a two-year license expiring on their birthday.
Born in an odd year? Starting July 1, 2025, when you renew, your license will be valid for 2 years. ... Born in an even year? Your 2025 licensure renewal will be valid for 1 year, and starting in 2026, you’ll move to a 2-year renewal cycle. New Applicants: Starting July 1, 2025, all new applicants will purchase a 2-year license that expires on their birthday.
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
Qualifications / ExperienceLicensed residential: 1,000 hours in at least six months, or approved licensed/certified residential PAREA. Certified residential: 1,500 hours in at least 12 months including 1,200 residential field hours; alternatively approved certified-residential PAREA, or licensed-residential PAREA plus 500 appraisal hours.
Licensed residential: 1,000 hours in at least six months, or approved licensed/certified residential PAREA. Certified residential: 1,500 hours in at least 12 months including 1,200 residential field hours; alternatively approved certified-residential PAREA, or licensed-residential PAREA plus 500 appraisal hours.
One thousand (1,000) hours of experience in no less than six (6) months; or ... Successful completion of a Licensed Residential or Certified Residential PAREA program ... One thousand five hundred (1,500) hours of appraisal experience in no less than twelve (12) months, with at least one thousand two hundred (1,200) hours of the experience from residential field appraisal experience; or ... Successful completion of a Certified Residential PAREA program ... Successful completion of a Licensed Residential PAREA program ... and an additional five hundred (500) hours of appraisal experience.
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Qualifications / ExamLicensed residential applicants must pass an AQB-approved licensed residential, certified residential or certified general examination. Certified residential applicants must pass the Board-approved certified residential examination.
Licensed residential applicants must pass an AQB-approved licensed residential, certified residential or certified general examination. Certified residential applicants must pass the Board-approved certified residential 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.
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
RenewalYou will still be able to renew up to 60 days before your license expiration on your birthday.
You will still be able to renew up to 60 days prior to your license expiration on your birthday. Applies to: Appraiser licenses transitioning to two-year birthday renewals; trainee registrations are excluded from this transition
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.
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
Continuing education topicsCertified/licensed appraisers and registered trainees must complete an approved 7-hour USPAP continuing-education course every 24 months.
Certified/licensed appraisers and registered trainees must complete an approved 7-hour USPAP continuing-education course every 24 months.
Every twenty-four (24) months, Idaho State Certified/Licensed Real Estate Appraisers and registered trainees will be required to attend an approved seven (7) hour USPAP Continuing Education course covering the most recent edition, or the AQB approved equivalent.
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
ReciprocityIdaho offers an initial license by reciprocity; the combined application and license fee is $300.
Idaho offers an initial license by reciprocity; the combined application and license fee is $300.
Initial License - Reciprocity ... Real Estate Appraiser $300 $300
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026