New appraisers must first obtain an associate license, secure a Kentucky-licensed supervisor, complete qualifying education and fingerprint screening, and submit associate and supervisor applications.
Associate: 97 qualifying hours. Licensed residential upgrade: 60 additional hours. Certified residential upgrade: 110 additional hours and a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Certified residential applicants may take the examination after appraisal-report review is passed; each exam attempt costs $200.
All Kentucky License/Certification will expire on June 30th every year and must be renewed to remain active.
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Kentucky Real Property Appraisers Board
KENTUCKY REAL PROPERTY APPRAISERS BOARDOfficial source
Associate: 97 qualifying hours. Licensed residential upgrade: 60 additional hours. Certified residential upgrade: 110 additional hours and a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Associate ... Complete the 97 hours of Qualifying Education (QE) ... Licensed Residential ... 60 hours of additional QE ... Certified Residential ... 110 hours of additional QE Bachelors degree or equivalencyOfficial source
Experience starts after associate licensure under a supervisor. Licensed residential: 1,000 hours in at least six months. Certified residential: 1,500 hours in at least 12 months.
After their Associate license has been issued, applicants can begin logging experience hours under their Supervisor. ... Licensed Residential 1,000 experience hours in no less than 6 months ... Certified Residential 1,500 experience hours in no less than 12 monthsOfficial source
Certified residential applicants may take the examination after appraisal-report review is passed; each exam attempt costs $200.
Once the appraisal reports pass inspection, licensees can then pay for and take the Certified Residential or Certified General exam. ... each exam attempt is $200 and must be paid for prior to testing.Official source
The Board provides an Application for Reciprocity; the initial reciprocal fee is $240.
Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.
Open the official agency pageNew appraisers must first obtain an associate license, secure a Kentucky-licensed supervisor, complete qualifying education and fingerprint screening, and submit associate and supervisor applications.
To get started as an appraiser, applicants must first obtain an Associate license. There is currently no substitution for this step, nor any way to expedite the process. ... Secure a Kentucky-licensed appraiser to serve as the applicant’s Supervisor ... Complete a fingerprint background check through Identogo ... Submit the completed Associate application, Supervisor application, QE certificates, and $200 licensing feeOfficial source
Initial fees: associate $200; licensed residential or certified residential $240. Reciprocal initial fee: $240.
Associate Appraiser Initial - $200.00 Certified General, Certified Residential, & Licensed Residential - $240.00 Reciprocal Initial - $240.00Official source
All Kentucky License/Certification will expire on June 30th every year and must be renewed to remain active.
All Kentucky License/Certification will expire on June 30th every year and must be renewed to remain active.Official source
All Kentucky License/Certification will expire on June 30th every year and must be renewed to remain active.
All Kentucky License/Certification will expire on June 30th every year and must be renewed to remain active.Official source
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All Kentucky Licensed/Certified Appraisers are required to complete and submit proof of 14 hours of Board-approved continuing education on or before May 31st every year.Official source
Complete and submit 14 approved hours by May 31 annually, earned June 1 through May 31. Current 7-hour USPAP is required in even-year renewals and counts toward the 14 hours.
Annual continuing education hours must be completed from June 1st of the previous year - May 31st of the current year. The most recent National USPAP Update is required for renewal on even years ... The seven hours completed for this course will apply toward the 14 hour annual requirment.Official source
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All Kentucky License/Certification will expire on June 30th every year and must be renewed to remain active.
All Kentucky License/Certification will expire on June 30th every year and must be renewed to remain active.Official source
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Kentucky Real Property Appraisers Board
Kentucky Real Property Appraisers Board
KENTUCKY REAL PROPERTY APPRAISERS BOARDOfficial source
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https://kreab.ky.gov/new_docs.aspx?cat=44
Become an AppraiserOfficial source
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https://oop.ky.gov/DPLServices/Login.aspx
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New appraisers must first obtain an associate license, secure a Kentucky-licensed supervisor, complete qualifying education and fingerprint screening, and submit associate and supervisor applications.
New appraisers must first obtain an associate license, secure a Kentucky-licensed supervisor, complete qualifying education and fingerprint screening, and submit associate and supervisor applications.
To get started as an appraiser, applicants must first obtain an Associate license. There is currently no substitution for this step, nor any way to expedite the process. ... Secure a Kentucky-licensed appraiser to serve as the applicant’s Supervisor ... Complete a fingerprint background check through Identogo ... Submit the completed Associate application, Supervisor application, QE certificates, and $200 licensing feeOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Initial fees: associate $200; licensed residential or certified residential $240. Reciprocal initial fee: $240.
Initial fees: associate $200; licensed residential or certified residential $240. Reciprocal initial fee: $240.
Associate Appraiser Initial - $200.00 Certified General, Certified Residential, & Licensed Residential - $240.00 Reciprocal Initial - $240.00Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Associate: 97 qualifying hours. Licensed residential upgrade: 60 additional hours. Certified residential upgrade: 110 additional hours and a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Associate: 97 qualifying hours. Licensed residential upgrade: 60 additional hours. Certified residential upgrade: 110 additional hours and a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Associate ... Complete the 97 hours of Qualifying Education (QE) ... Licensed Residential ... 60 hours of additional QE ... Certified Residential ... 110 hours of additional QE Bachelors degree or equivalencyOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Experience starts after associate licensure under a supervisor. Licensed residential: 1,000 hours in at least six months. Certified residential: 1,500 hours in at least 12 months.
Experience starts after associate licensure under a supervisor. Licensed residential: 1,000 hours in at least six months. Certified residential: 1,500 hours in at least 12 months.
After their Associate license has been issued, applicants can begin logging experience hours under their Supervisor. ... Licensed Residential 1,000 experience hours in no less than 6 months ... Certified Residential 1,500 experience hours in no less than 12 monthsOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Certified residential applicants may take the examination after appraisal-report review is passed; each exam attempt costs $200.
Certified residential applicants may take the examination after appraisal-report review is passed; each exam attempt costs $200.
Once the appraisal reports pass inspection, licensees can then pay for and take the Certified Residential or Certified General exam. ... each exam attempt is $200 and must be paid for prior to testing.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
All Kentucky License/Certification will expire on June 30th every year and must be renewed to remain active.
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All Kentucky License/Certification will expire on June 30th every year and must be renewed to remain active.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
All Kentucky License/Certification will expire on June 30th every year and must be renewed to remain active.
All Kentucky License/Certification will expire on June 30th every year and must be renewed to remain active. Applies to: Kentucky appraiser licenses and certifications
All Kentucky License/Certification will expire on June 30th every year and must be renewed to remain active.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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All Kentucky Licensed/Certified Appraisers are required to complete and submit proof of 14 hours of Board-approved continuing education on or before May 31st every year.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Complete and submit 14 approved hours by May 31 annually, earned June 1 through May 31. Current 7-hour USPAP is required in even-year renewals and counts toward the 14 hours.
Complete and submit 14 approved hours by May 31 annually, earned June 1 through May 31. Current 7-hour USPAP is required in even-year renewals and counts toward the 14 hours.
Annual continuing education hours must be completed from June 1st of the previous year - May 31st of the current year. The most recent National USPAP Update is required for renewal on even years ... The seven hours completed for this course will apply toward the 14 hour annual requirment.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
The Board provides an Application for Reciprocity; the initial reciprocal fee is $240.
The Board provides an Application for Reciprocity; the initial reciprocal fee is $240.
Reciprocal Initial - $240.00Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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