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

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Real Estate

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Real Estate

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Division of Real Estate

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

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https://idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/appraisal.html

Real Estate Appraiser Application for Licensure

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

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https://idfpr.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idfpr/forms/dre/rea1001.pdf

Real Estate Appraiser Application for Licensure

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Associate trainee: high school diploma or equivalent, qualifying courses within five years of application, and the AQB Supervisor-Trainee Course.

Associate trainee: high school diploma or equivalent, qualifying courses within five years of application, and the AQB Supervisor-Trainee Course.

all you need is the equivalent of a high school diploma ... within five years of initial application to become an Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser. Also, as a prerequisite to being issued, applicants need to complete the AQB Supervisor-Trainee Course.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Trainees need no prior experience but cannot practice without an approved supervisor. Both parties must submit SUP-2015 before experience counts.

Trainees need no prior experience but cannot practice without an approved supervisor. Both parties must submit SUP-2015 before experience counts.

there is no experience requirement ... Each of you must complete and submit the SUP-2015 form to formalize the supervisory relationship. Without it, your experience as a trainee will not count. Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraisers cannot practice without an approved supervisor.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Initial application: associate trainee $225; certified residential $315 including the National Registry fee. Renewal: trainee $300; certified residential $530 including the National Registry fee.

Initial application: associate trainee $225; certified residential $315 including the National Registry fee. Renewal: trainee $300; certified residential $530 including the National Registry fee.

Initial Application Fee State Certified Residential or State Certified General National Registry Fee $ 315.00 ... Initial Application Fee Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser $ 225.00 ... Renewal Fee State Certified Residential or State Certified General National Registry Fee $ 530.00 ... Renewal Fee Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser $ 300.00

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

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.

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. Applies to: 2027 renewal; credentials issued on or after July 1, 2027 do not renew in 2027

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

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

If the initial credential was issued before October 1, 2026: ... 28 hours of CE that includes a 7-hour USPAP course, a 7-hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations* course, and in addition a 1-hour Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (“SHPT”)**, for a total of 29 hours. ... The Sexual Harassment Prevention Training will only count towards elective hours if completed through a licensed appraisal education provider.

For the 2027 renewal, credentials issued before October 1, 2026 require 28 hours including 7-hour USPAP and 7-hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing, plus 1-hour sexual-harassment prevention training (29 total). The harassment course counts toward electives only through a licensed appraisal education provider. Later initial credentials have reduced or exempt requirements in the notice.

If the initial credential was issued before October 1, 2026: ... 28 hours of CE that includes a 7-hour USPAP course, a 7-hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations* course, and in addition a 1-hour Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (“SHPT”)**, for a total of 29 hours. ... The Sexual Harassment Prevention Training will only count towards elective hours if completed through a licensed appraisal education provider.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Certified residential appraisers from another jurisdiction may apply for the same Illinois credential by endorsement. The Department checks the ASC registry; an experience log, letter of good standing and Illinois appraisal examination are not required for this pathway.

Certified residential appraisers from another jurisdiction may apply for the same Illinois credential by endorsement. The Department checks the ASC registry; an experience log, letter of good standing and Illinois appraisal examination are not required for this pathway.

If you are a Certified Residential or a Certified General real estate appraiser from another jurisdiction, you may be eligible to apply for the same credential in Illinois. ... You do NOT have to complete the attached experience LOG. ... You do NOT have to obtain or submit a Letter of Good Standing ... You do NOT have to take or pass an Illinois real estate appraisal exam

Last verified Oct 25, 2026