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How to Get a Real estate appraiser License in Mississippi (2026)

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Trainees work under a supervisor, who determines the final comparables and market value. Trainees may sign only when the client requires it and the engagement letter documents that requirement.

Required hours

Licensed residential: 158 AQB-approved qualifying hours.

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Exam

Trainees have no credential examination.

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Renewal

Licensee must renew every two (2) years at the end of their licensing month.

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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

    Mississippi Appraisal Board

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Mississippi Appraisal Board
    Official source

    Official agency page

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Mississippi Appraisal Board
    Official source
  2. Check your qualifications

    Education

    New and upgrading applicants require an 8-hour Valuation Bias/Fair Housing course. Certified residential applicants also need the applicable college-level education or the qualifying five-year licensed-residential alternative.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    An 8-hour National Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulation Course is now required for any new applicant or upgrade in license category. ... College-level Education must be obtained ... As an alternative to the college requirements individual who have held a Licensed Residential credential for a minimum of five (5) years may qualify
    Official source

    Required hours

    Licensed residential: 158 AQB-approved qualifying hours.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    A license Residential Appraiser will need a total 158 hours of Qualifying Education approved by the Appraisal Qualification Board.
    Official source

    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
    1000 hours in no fewer than six (6) months ... 1500 hours in no fewer than 12 (12) months
    Official source

    Exam

    Trainees have no credential examination.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    There is no test for Trainee’s to obtain a certificate to start gaining experience hours.
    Official source
  3. Prepare your application

    Apply with the agency

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    The application can be found in Forms under Appraiser Forms/MAB Appraiser Licensee Application
    Official source

    Reciprocity

    Valid out-of-state licensed/certified appraisers may apply under Rule 9, with a home-state good-standing certification and fingerprint background check. The Board may require a state examination.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Any Real Estate Appraiser that holds a valid licensed or certification in another states can apply for a Rule 9 – Non-Resident License in Mississippi. ... The Mississippi Appraisal Board can require any applicant applying for Rule 9 to take a State Exam. ... Provide documentation from appraiser’s home state certifying the appraiser holds a valid license and is in good standing.
    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

Trainees work under a supervisor, who determines the final comparables and market value. Trainees may sign only when the client requires it and the engagement letter documents that requirement.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Trainees can find comparables and perform the verification process, but the Supervisor must ultimately determine which comparables are applicable and conclude the market value of each assignment. ... Trainees can sign reports ONLY when the client has required the trainee to sign. This must be clearly stated on the engagement letter
Official source

Agency guidance

Certified residential: 200 AQB-approved qualifying hours.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser will need a total of 200 hours of Qualifying Education approved by the Appraisal Qualification Board.
Official source

Agency guidance

Certified residential applicants pay $225 with the application; additional licensing fees are due after passing national and state tests.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
The MAB Experience Log, all copies of Qualifying Education Course Certificates and the fee of $225 must be returned with the application. Once the National Test and State Test have been passed, there will be additional licensing fees.
Official source

Agency guidance

Trainee application fee: $50. Annual trainee renewal has no fee.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
pay a $50.00 application fee. ... THERE IS NO FEE TO RENEW A TRAINEE CERTIFICATE
Official source

Agency guidance

Licensed residential and certified residential renewal: $325 license fee plus $80 National Registry fee.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
RENEWAL FEES $325.00 LICENSE FEE AND $80.00 NATIONAL REGISTRY FEE
Official source

Agency guidance

Trainees renew yearly with 14 CE hours and a 7-hour USPAP update every second renewal.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Trainee’s must renew every year and provide MAB on an annual basis fourteen (14) hours of Continuing Education to include a seven (7) hour National USPAP Update course every 2 nd renewal.
Official source

Agency guidance

Licensed residential and certified residential applicants must pass national and state examinations. After passing the national exam, applicants have two opportunities within 60 days to pass the state test.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Applicant will have two (2) opportunities to pass the state test within 60 days after passing the National Exam
Official source

Agency guidance

Licensed residential applicants pay $225 with the application; additional licensing fees are due after passing national and state tests.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
The MAB Experience Log, all copies of Qualifying Education Course Certificates and the fee of $225 must be returned with the application. Once the National Test and State Test has been passed, there will be additional licensing fees.
Official source

When do I renew, and is CE required?

Renewal

Licensee must renew every two (2) years at the end of their licensing month.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Licensee must renew every two (2) years at the end of their licensing month.
Official source

Continuing education topics

Licensed/certified appraisers: 28 hours per two-year renewal including a 7-hour USPAP update.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Licensee must renew every two (2) years at the end of their licensing month. Provide the Board with twenty-eight (28) hours of Continuing Education to include a seven (7) hour National USPAP Update.
Official source

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What does it cost?

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 Mississippi?

Licensee must renew every two (2) years at the end of their licensing month.

Source and quotation
Licensee must renew every two (2) years at the end of their licensing month.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Which official sources support this guide?

Official sources and verification (18)

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

Board

Mississippi Appraisal Board

Mississippi Appraisal Board

Mississippi Appraisal Board
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Official agency page

Open the official agency page

https://www.mab.ms.gov/

Mississippi Appraisal Board
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Apply with the agency

Open the official agency page

https://www.mab.ms.gov/forms/

The application can be found in Forms under Appraiser Forms/MAB Appraiser Licensee Application
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Trainees work under a supervisor, who determines the final comparables and market value. Trainees may sign only when the client requires it and the engagement letter documents that requirement.

Trainees work under a supervisor, who determines the final comparables and market value. Trainees may sign only when the client requires it and the engagement letter documents that requirement.

Trainees can find comparables and perform the verification process, but the Supervisor must ultimately determine which comparables are applicable and conclude the market value of each assignment. ... Trainees can sign reports ONLY when the client has required the trainee to sign. This must be clearly stated on the engagement letter
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Certified residential: 200 AQB-approved qualifying hours.

Certified residential: 200 AQB-approved qualifying hours.

Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser will need a total of 200 hours of Qualifying Education approved by the Appraisal Qualification Board.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Certified residential applicants pay $225 with the application; additional licensing fees are due after passing national and state tests.

Certified residential applicants pay $225 with the application; additional licensing fees are due after passing national and state tests.

The MAB Experience Log, all copies of Qualifying Education Course Certificates and the fee of $225 must be returned with the application. Once the National Test and State Test have been passed, there will be additional licensing fees.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Trainee application fee: $50. Annual trainee renewal has no fee.

Trainee application fee: $50. Annual trainee renewal has no fee.

pay a $50.00 application fee. ... THERE IS NO FEE TO RENEW A TRAINEE CERTIFICATE
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Licensed residential and certified residential renewal: $325 license fee plus $80 National Registry fee.

Licensed residential and certified residential renewal: $325 license fee plus $80 National Registry fee.

RENEWAL FEES $325.00 LICENSE FEE AND $80.00 NATIONAL REGISTRY FEE
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Trainees renew yearly with 14 CE hours and a 7-hour USPAP update every second renewal.

Trainees renew yearly with 14 CE hours and a 7-hour USPAP update every second renewal.

Trainee’s must renew every year and provide MAB on an annual basis fourteen (14) hours of Continuing Education to include a seven (7) hour National USPAP Update course every 2 nd renewal.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Licensed residential and certified residential applicants must pass national and state examinations. After passing the national exam, applicants have two opportunities within 60 days to pass the state test.

Licensed residential and certified residential applicants must pass national and state examinations. After passing the national exam, applicants have two opportunities within 60 days to pass the state test.

Applicant will have two (2) opportunities to pass the state test within 60 days after passing the National Exam
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Licensed residential applicants pay $225 with the application; additional licensing fees are due after passing national and state tests.

Licensed residential applicants pay $225 with the application; additional licensing fees are due after passing national and state tests.

The MAB Experience Log, all copies of Qualifying Education Course Certificates and the fee of $225 must be returned with the application. Once the National Test and State Test has been passed, there will be additional licensing fees.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Education

New and upgrading applicants require an 8-hour Valuation Bias/Fair Housing course. Certified residential applicants also need the applicable college-level education or the qualifying five-year licensed-residential alternative.

New and upgrading applicants require an 8-hour Valuation Bias/Fair Housing course. Certified residential applicants also need the applicable college-level education or the qualifying five-year licensed-residential alternative.

An 8-hour National Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulation Course is now required for any new applicant or upgrade in license category. ... College-level Education must be obtained ... As an alternative to the college requirements individual who have held a Licensed Residential credential for a minimum of five (5) years may qualify
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Required hours

Licensed residential: 158 AQB-approved qualifying hours.

Licensed residential: 158 AQB-approved qualifying hours.

A license Residential Appraiser will need a total 158 hours of Qualifying Education approved by the Appraisal Qualification Board.
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.

1000 hours in no fewer than six (6) months ... 1500 hours in no fewer than 12 (12) months
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Exam

Trainees have no credential examination.

Trainees have no credential examination.

There is no test for Trainee’s to obtain a certificate to start gaining experience hours.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Renewal

Licensee must renew every two (2) years at the end of their licensing month.

Licensee must renew every two (2) years at the end of their licensing month. Applies to: Licensed residential and certified residential; trainees renew annually

Licensee must renew every two (2) years at the end of their licensing month.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Continuing education topics

Licensed/certified appraisers: 28 hours per two-year renewal including a 7-hour USPAP update.

Licensed/certified appraisers: 28 hours per two-year renewal including a 7-hour USPAP update.

Licensee must renew every two (2) years at the end of their licensing month. Provide the Board with twenty-eight (28) hours of Continuing Education to include a seven (7) hour National USPAP Update.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Reciprocity

Valid out-of-state licensed/certified appraisers may apply under Rule 9, with a home-state good-standing certification and fingerprint background check. The Board may require a state examination.

Valid out-of-state licensed/certified appraisers may apply under Rule 9, with a home-state good-standing certification and fingerprint background check. The Board may require a state examination.

Any Real Estate Appraiser that holds a valid licensed or certification in another states can apply for a Rule 9 – Non-Resident License in Mississippi. ... The Mississippi Appraisal Board can require any applicant applying for Rule 9 to take a State Exam. ... Provide documentation from appraiser’s home state certifying the appraiser holds a valid license and is in good standing.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

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