Trainees must work under at least one board-approved mentor.
Licensed residential applicants must pass the AQB-approved Licensed Residential Real Property Appraiser Examination.
The deadline date (expiration date) for all licensees is March 31st of each year.
28 hours
Licensed residential: 1,000 appraisal-experience hours over at least 6 months.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Montana Board of Real Estate Appraisers
Montana Board of Real Estate AppraisersOfficial source
licensing and regulation of Real Estate AppraisersOfficial source
Trainee checklist: 30 hours of basic principles, 30 hours of basic procedures, the 15-hour National USPAP course and a 4-hour supervisor-trainee course.
Basic Appraisal Principles 30 hours - Appraiser Qualifications Board Criteria 3. Basic Appraisal Procedures 30 hours 4. 15 Hour National USPAP course 5. Supervisor-Trainee Course 4 hoursOfficial source
Licensed residential: 1,000 appraisal-experience hours over at least 6 months.
Must have 1,000 hours of appraisal experience obtained over a period of NOT less than 6 monthsOfficial source
Licensed residential applicants must pass the AQB-approved Licensed Residential Real Property Appraiser Examination.
Pass the AQB-approved Licensed Residential Real Property Appraiser ExaminationOfficial source
You can apply for a license online at https://ebiz.mt.gov/POL/Official source
Licensed-appraiser reciprocity requires a current unencumbered license in an ASC-compliant state, no current or pending disciplinary action, and AQB-compliant status on the ASC registry.
Have a current, unencumbered license in another state that is in compliance with the ASC –24.207.502(4)(a) 4. Have no current or pending disciplinary action against any license the applicant holds --24.207.502(4)(b) 5. Be listed as AQB compliant on the ASC national registryOfficial source
Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.
Open the official agency pageTrainees must work under at least one board-approved mentor.
Be under the supervision of at least one board-approved MentorOfficial source
Certified residential: 1,500 appraisal-experience hours over at least 12 months and the AQB-approved certified residential examination.
Must have 1500 hours of appraisal experience obtained over a period of NOT less than 12 months. While the hours may be cumulative, the required number of months must accrue before an individual can be certified 14. Successfully pass the AQB-approved Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser ExaminationOfficial source
Beginning January 1, 2026, valuation-bias and fair-housing education is required every two calendar years: a seven-hour first course, then four hours each subsequent CE cycle.
Effective January 1, 2026, all apprentice, licensed, and certified appraisers will be required to complete a course which meets the content requirements of the Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations outline as set forth in the 2026 Real Property Appraiser Qualifications Criteria every two calendar years. 1. The first time an appraiser completes a Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations Course, the appraiser must complete the seven-hour course. 2. Every two calendar years (each CE Cycle) thereafter, the appraiser must complete a four-hourOfficial source
Renew through the board's eBiz Renew License link. Renewal fees were abated for the 2026 renewal cycle.
Renewal fees are abated for the 2026 renewal cycle. Please renew your license by clicking on the Renew License button above and logging in to your eBiz account.Official source
The deadline date (expiration date) for all licensees is March 31st of each year.
The deadline date (expiration date) for all licensees is March 31st of each year.Official source
28 hours
Upon every other renewal, licensees shall provide evidence to the board of having completed at least 28 hoursOfficial source
Every other renewal: approved instruction including the 7-hour National USPAP update.
Upon every other renewal, licensees shall provide evidence to the board of having completed at least 28 hours of instruction in courses or seminars approved by the board, including the 7 hours National USPAP update course.Official source
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The deadline date (expiration date) for all licensees is March 31st of each year.
The deadline date (expiration date) for all licensees is March 31st of each year.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
Montana Board of Real Estate Appraisers
Montana Board of Real Estate Appraisers
Montana Board of Real Estate AppraisersOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/real-estate-appraisers/
licensing and regulation of Real Estate AppraisersOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://ebiz.mt.gov/POL/
You can apply for a license online at https://ebiz.mt.gov/POL/Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Trainee checklist: 30 hours of basic principles, 30 hours of basic procedures, the 15-hour National USPAP course and a 4-hour supervisor-trainee course.
Trainee checklist: 30 hours of basic principles, 30 hours of basic procedures, the 15-hour National USPAP course and a 4-hour supervisor-trainee course.
Basic Appraisal Principles 30 hours - Appraiser Qualifications Board Criteria 3. Basic Appraisal Procedures 30 hours 4. 15 Hour National USPAP course 5. Supervisor-Trainee Course 4 hoursOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Licensed residential: 1,000 appraisal-experience hours over at least 6 months.
Licensed residential: 1,000 appraisal-experience hours over at least 6 months.
Must have 1,000 hours of appraisal experience obtained over a period of NOT less than 6 monthsOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Licensed residential applicants must pass the AQB-approved Licensed Residential Real Property Appraiser Examination.
Licensed residential applicants must pass the AQB-approved Licensed Residential Real Property Appraiser Examination.
Pass the AQB-approved Licensed Residential Real Property Appraiser ExaminationOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
The deadline date (expiration date) for all licensees is March 31st of each year.
The deadline date (expiration date) for all licensees is March 31st of each year. Applies to: Board of Real Estate Appraisers licensees
The deadline date (expiration date) for all licensees is March 31st of each year.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
28 hours
28
Upon every other renewal, licensees shall provide evidence to the board of having completed at least 28 hoursOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Every other renewal: approved instruction including the 7-hour National USPAP update.
Every other renewal: approved instruction including the 7-hour National USPAP update.
Upon every other renewal, licensees shall provide evidence to the board of having completed at least 28 hours of instruction in courses or seminars approved by the board, including the 7 hours National USPAP update course.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Licensed-appraiser reciprocity requires a current unencumbered license in an ASC-compliant state, no current or pending disciplinary action, and AQB-compliant status on the ASC registry.
Licensed-appraiser reciprocity requires a current unencumbered license in an ASC-compliant state, no current or pending disciplinary action, and AQB-compliant status on the ASC registry.
Have a current, unencumbered license in another state that is in compliance with the ASC –24.207.502(4)(a) 4. Have no current or pending disciplinary action against any license the applicant holds --24.207.502(4)(b) 5. Be listed as AQB compliant on the ASC national registryOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Trainees must work under at least one board-approved mentor.
Trainees must work under at least one board-approved mentor.
Be under the supervision of at least one board-approved MentorOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Certified residential: 1,500 appraisal-experience hours over at least 12 months and the AQB-approved certified residential examination.
Certified residential: 1,500 appraisal-experience hours over at least 12 months and the AQB-approved certified residential examination.
Must have 1500 hours of appraisal experience obtained over a period of NOT less than 12 months. While the hours may be cumulative, the required number of months must accrue before an individual can be certified 14. Successfully pass the AQB-approved Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser ExaminationOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Beginning January 1, 2026, valuation-bias and fair-housing education is required every two calendar years: a seven-hour first course, then four hours each subsequent CE cycle.
Beginning January 1, 2026, valuation-bias and fair-housing education is required every two calendar years: a seven-hour first course, then four hours each subsequent CE cycle.
Effective January 1, 2026, all apprentice, licensed, and certified appraisers will be required to complete a course which meets the content requirements of the Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations outline as set forth in the 2026 Real Property Appraiser Qualifications Criteria every two calendar years. 1. The first time an appraiser completes a Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations Course, the appraiser must complete the seven-hour course. 2. Every two calendar years (each CE Cycle) thereafter, the appraiser must complete a four-hourOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Renew through the board's eBiz Renew License link. Renewal fees were abated for the 2026 renewal cycle.
Renew through the board's eBiz Renew License link. Renewal fees were abated for the 2026 renewal cycle.
Renewal fees are abated for the 2026 renewal cycle. Please renew your license by clicking on the Renew License button above and logging in to your eBiz account.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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