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

Maine Board of Real Estate Appraisers

Maine Board of Real Estate Appraisers

Board of Real Estate Appraisers

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

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https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/board-real-estate-appraisers

Board of Real Estate Appraisers

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

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https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/board-real-estate-appraisers/licensing/certified-general-real-property-appraiser-certified-residential-real-property-appraiser-licensed-residential-real-property-appraiser

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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Certified residential permits one-to-four-unit residential appraisals regardless of value or complexity, including suitable vacant land, but excludes subdivisions requiring development analysis.

Certified residential permits one-to-four-unit residential appraisals regardless of value or complexity, including suitable vacant land, but excludes subdivisions requiring development analysis.

A certified residential real property appraiser license entitles the holder to appraise residential real estate or real property of one to 4 residential units, without regard to value or complexity ... A certified residential real property appraiser license does not entitle the holder to appraise subdivisions for which a development analysis and appraisal is necessary.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Licensed residential and certified residential fees: $30 application, $380 license and $380 annual renewal; examination price is set by the vendor.

Licensed residential and certified residential fees: $30 application, $380 license and $380 annual renewal; examination price is set by the vendor.

Application fee: $30.00 ... Examination fee: Set by examination vendor. ... License fee: $380.00 ... Annual renewal fee is $380.00

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

The trainee FAQ lists a $410 application submission and a one-year license renewable five times; a new trainee application is required if qualification is not completed by the end of year six.

The trainee FAQ lists a $410 application submission and a one-year license renewable five times; a new trainee application is required if qualification is not completed by the end of year six.

$410, payable to Maine State Treasurer; ... Trainee licenses are issued for a period of one year and may be renewed five times. If you do not complete the requirements for licensure by the end of the sixth year, you must re-apply for another trainee license.

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Trainees need a certified supervisor and verification of an AQB-approved Supervisor/Trainee course.

Trainees need a certified supervisor and verification of an AQB-approved Supervisor/Trainee course.

Next, you need to find a certified appraiser to sign on as your supervisor. ... Verification of completion of an AQB approved Supervisor/Trainee course

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Licensed residential: 1,000 hours in at least six months. Certified residential: 1,500 hours in at least 12 months, while holding a valid trainee or licensed-residential credential.

Licensed residential: 1,000 hours in at least six months. Certified residential: 1,500 hours in at least 12 months, while holding a valid trainee or licensed-residential credential.

Hold a valid appraiser license (trainee real property appraiser or licensed residential real property appraiser) AND ... 1500 hours of experience satisfactory to the Board obtained in no fewer than 12 months ... one thousand (1,000) hours of experience in no fewer than six months

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Licensed residential and certified residential applicants must pass the National Uniform Licensing and Certification Examination.

Licensed residential and certified residential applicants must pass the National Uniform Licensing and Certification Examination.

Pass the National Uniform Licensing and Certification Examination.

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Annual

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Annual

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Renews annually on December 31st

Renews annually on December 31st Applies to: Licensed residential and certified residential; trainee timing is separate

This license renews annually on December 31. ... Renews annually on December 31st

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14 hours

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14 hours of Appraiser Qualifications Board approved continuing education is required for renewal which must be completed within the current license term.

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Fourteen approved hours during the current license term; the 7-hour USPAP course is required in even years as part of that total.

Fourteen approved hours during the current license term; the 7-hour USPAP course is required in even years as part of that total.

14 hours of Appraiser Qualifications Board approved continuing education is required for renewal which must be completed within the current license term. The 7-hour Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) must be completed in the even year as part of the 14-hour requirement.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Applicants licensed in another state may apply with the required fees; the licensed-residential instructions also require verification of licensure from another jurisdiction.

Applicants licensed in another state may apply with the required fees; the licensed-residential instructions also require verification of licensure from another jurisdiction.

An applicant who is licensed in another state may obtain a license by: filing a complete application paying the required fees submitting a verification of licensure from another jurisdiction

Last verified Oct 25, 2026