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

Quick answer

Apprentices may work only under the direct supervision of a supervising appraiser.

License fee

$275

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Exam

The examination is the Uniform State Appraiser Examination developed by the Appraisal Foundation or approved by the AQB.

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Renewal

Licenses and certificates issued by the board must expire biennially on the last day of the month 2 years from the date of issuance.

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Continuing education

14 hours

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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

How do I get this license?

  1. Check the licensing authority

    Board

    Office of Professional Licensure and Certification; Real Estate Appraisers Board

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Individuals may apply for the following types of classification, licenses, and certificates issued by the OPLC
    Official source

    Official agency page

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    CHAPTER Rab 400 CONTINUED STATUS
    Official source
  2. Check your qualifications

    Education

    Applicants must complete the board's formal appraisal instruction and ethics/standards curriculum; certification applicants must also meet general education requirements in Rab 302.03.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Applicants for apprentice classification, licensure, or certification shall complete formal instruction in real estate appraisals and appraisal ethics and standards for the total number of hours indicated below, pursuant to AQB’s core curriculum requirements as described below in this section. In addition, applicants for certification shall also meet the general education requirements in Rab 302.03.
    Official source

    Experience

    Licensed residential: at least 1,000 hours over 6 months. Certified residential: at least 1,500 hours over 12 months.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Each person who seeks to become a licensed residential real estate appraiser shall accrue at least 1,000 hours which shall be accrued in no fewer than 6 months. However, experience hours in excess of the 1,000 may be accrued but shall not be applied toward licensure until the person has reached the end of the minimum 6-month period. (d) Each person who seeks to become a certified residential real estate appraiser shall accrue at least 1,500 hours of appraisal experience in no fewer than 12 months.
    Official source

    Exam

    The examination is the Uniform State Appraiser Examination developed by the Appraisal Foundation or approved by the AQB.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    The examination shall be the Uniform State Appraiser Examination developed by the Appraiser Foundation or approved by the AQB.
    Official source
  3. Prepare your application

    Reciprocity

    Applicants licensed or certified in another state must be in good standing, submit the application and fees, and appear as active and AQB compliant in the National Appraiser Registry.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    A person licensed or certified as a real estate appraiser in another state and whose license or certificate is in good standing may obtain a New Hampshire license or certificate through reciprocity if: (1) The person submits a completed application for a license or certificate, as specified in Rab 301, and pays the required fees; and (2) The person is listed as being active and AQB compliant in the Appraisal Subcommittee’s National Appraiser Registry.
    Official source
  4. Confirm your next step with the agency

    Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.

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What else should I know?

Agency guidance

Apprentices may work only under the direct supervision of a supervising appraiser.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
The holder of an apprentice classification document issued by the OPLC and identifying the person as a real estate appraiser apprentice shall work only under the direct supervision of a supervising appraiser.
Official source

Agency guidance

The annual federal registry fee is $40, separate from application processing and licensing.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Annual federal registry fee per RSA 310-B:5, II 12 months $40
Official source

Agency guidance

Renewal requires the Real Estate Appraiser Renewal Form, completed CE and the applicable fee.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
The applicant shall apply for renewals on the “Real Estate Appraiser Renewal Form” described in Rab 401.02
Official source

When do I renew, and is CE required?

Renewal

Licenses and certificates issued by the board must expire biennially on the last day of the month 2 years from the date of issuance.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
licenses and certificates issued by the board shall expire biennially on the last day of the month 2 years from the date of issuance.
Official source

License term in years

2 years

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Apprentice real estate appraiser application processing and licensing: Initial, renewal, or reinstatement after expiration of license 2 years $275
Official source

Renewal period in years

2 years

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Residential appraiser certification application processing and licensing: Initial, renewal, or reinstatement after expiration of license 2 years $275
Official source

Continuing education hours

14 hours

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
The apprentice or appraiser shall take the equivalent of at least 14 class hours of instruction in courses or seminars for each year of practice during the period preceding the renewal.
Official source

Continuing education topics

At least 14 hours for each year of practice before renewal; the 7-hour National USPAP Update Course or equivalent every two calendar years.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
The apprentice or appraiser shall take the equivalent of at least 14 class hours of instruction in courses or seminars for each year of practice during the period preceding the renewal. (c) Appraisers shall successfully complete the 7-Hour National USPAP Update Course, or its equivalent, every 2 calendar years.
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What does it cost?

License fee

$275

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Apprentice real estate appraiser application processing and licensing: Initial, renewal, or reinstatement after expiration of license 2 years $275 Residential appraiser certification application processing and licensing: Initial, renewal, or reinstatement after expiration of license 2 years $275 General appraiser certification application processing and licensing: Initial, renewal, or reinstatement after expiration of license 2 years $275 Residential appraiser license application processing and licensing: Initial, renewal, or reinstatement after expiration of license 2 years $275
Official source

Renewal fee

$275

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Residential appraiser license application processing and licensing: Initial, renewal, or reinstatement after expiration of license 2 years $275
Official source

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What are the common questions?

How often do I renew a real estate appraiser license in New Hampshire?

Licenses and certificates issued by the board must expire biennially on the last day of the month 2 years from the date of issuance.

Source and quotation
licenses and certificates issued by the board shall expire biennially on the last day of the month 2 years from the date of issuance.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

What is the real estate appraiser license fee in New Hampshire?

$275

Source and quotation
Apprentice real estate appraiser application processing and licensing: Initial, renewal, or reinstatement after expiration of license 2 years $275 Residential appraiser certification application processing and licensing: Initial, renewal, or reinstatement after expiration of license 2 years $275 General appraiser certification application processing and licensing: Initial, renewal, or reinstatement after expiration of license 2 years $275 Residential appraiser license application processing and licensing: Initial, renewal, or reinstatement after expiration of license 2 years $275
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Which official sources support this guide?

Official sources and verification (16)

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

Board

Office of Professional Licensure and Certification; Real Estate Appraisers Board

Office of Professional Licensure and Certification; Real Estate Appraisers Board

Individuals may apply for the following types of classification, licenses, and certificates issued by the OPLC
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Official agency page

Open the official agency page

https://gc.nh.gov/rules/state_agencies/rab100-500.html

CHAPTER Rab 400 CONTINUED STATUS
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Education

Applicants must complete the board's formal appraisal instruction and ethics/standards curriculum; certification applicants must also meet general education requirements in Rab 302.03.

Applicants must complete the board's formal appraisal instruction and ethics/standards curriculum; certification applicants must also meet general education requirements in Rab 302.03.

Applicants for apprentice classification, licensure, or certification shall complete formal instruction in real estate appraisals and appraisal ethics and standards for the total number of hours indicated below, pursuant to AQB’s core curriculum requirements as described below in this section. In addition, applicants for certification shall also meet the general education requirements in Rab 302.03.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Experience

Licensed residential: at least 1,000 hours over 6 months. Certified residential: at least 1,500 hours over 12 months.

Licensed residential: at least 1,000 hours over 6 months. Certified residential: at least 1,500 hours over 12 months.

Each person who seeks to become a licensed residential real estate appraiser shall accrue at least 1,000 hours which shall be accrued in no fewer than 6 months. However, experience hours in excess of the 1,000 may be accrued but shall not be applied toward licensure until the person has reached the end of the minimum 6-month period. (d) Each person who seeks to become a certified residential real estate appraiser shall accrue at least 1,500 hours of appraisal experience in no fewer than 12 months.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Exam

The examination is the Uniform State Appraiser Examination developed by the Appraisal Foundation or approved by the AQB.

The examination is the Uniform State Appraiser Examination developed by the Appraisal Foundation or approved by the AQB.

The examination shall be the Uniform State Appraiser Examination developed by the Appraiser Foundation or approved by the AQB.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Fees / License

$275

275

Apprentice real estate appraiser application processing and licensing: Initial, renewal, or reinstatement after expiration of license 2 years $275 Residential appraiser certification application processing and licensing: Initial, renewal, or reinstatement after expiration of license 2 years $275 General appraiser certification application processing and licensing: Initial, renewal, or reinstatement after expiration of license 2 years $275 Residential appraiser license application processing and licensing: Initial, renewal, or reinstatement after expiration of license 2 years $275
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Fees / Renewal

$275

275

Residential appraiser license application processing and licensing: Initial, renewal, or reinstatement after expiration of license 2 years $275
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

License term in years

2 years

2

Apprentice real estate appraiser application processing and licensing: Initial, renewal, or reinstatement after expiration of license 2 years $275
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Renewal period in years

2 years

2

Residential appraiser certification application processing and licensing: Initial, renewal, or reinstatement after expiration of license 2 years $275
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Renewal

Licenses and certificates issued by the board must expire biennially on the last day of the month 2 years from the date of issuance.

licenses and certificates issued by the board shall expire biennially on the last day of the month 2 years from the date of issuance. Applies to: Appraiser licenses and certificates

licenses and certificates issued by the board shall expire biennially on the last day of the month 2 years from the date of issuance.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Continuing education hours

14 hours

14

The apprentice or appraiser shall take the equivalent of at least 14 class hours of instruction in courses or seminars for each year of practice during the period preceding the renewal.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Continuing education topics

At least 14 hours for each year of practice before renewal; the 7-hour National USPAP Update Course or equivalent every two calendar years.

At least 14 hours for each year of practice before renewal; the 7-hour National USPAP Update Course or equivalent every two calendar years.

The apprentice or appraiser shall take the equivalent of at least 14 class hours of instruction in courses or seminars for each year of practice during the period preceding the renewal. (c) Appraisers shall successfully complete the 7-Hour National USPAP Update Course, or its equivalent, every 2 calendar years.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Reciprocity

Applicants licensed or certified in another state must be in good standing, submit the application and fees, and appear as active and AQB compliant in the National Appraiser Registry.

Applicants licensed or certified in another state must be in good standing, submit the application and fees, and appear as active and AQB compliant in the National Appraiser Registry.

A person licensed or certified as a real estate appraiser in another state and whose license or certificate is in good standing may obtain a New Hampshire license or certificate through reciprocity if: (1) The person submits a completed application for a license or certificate, as specified in Rab 301, and pays the required fees; and (2) The person is listed as being active and AQB compliant in the Appraisal Subcommittee’s National Appraiser Registry.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Apprentices may work only under the direct supervision of a supervising appraiser.

Apprentices may work only under the direct supervision of a supervising appraiser.

The holder of an apprentice classification document issued by the OPLC and identifying the person as a real estate appraiser apprentice shall work only under the direct supervision of a supervising appraiser.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

The annual federal registry fee is $40, separate from application processing and licensing.

The annual federal registry fee is $40, separate from application processing and licensing.

Annual federal registry fee per RSA 310-B:5, II 12 months $40
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Renewal requires the Real Estate Appraiser Renewal Form, completed CE and the applicable fee.

Renewal requires the Real Estate Appraiser Renewal Form, completed CE and the applicable fee.

The applicant shall apply for renewals on the “Real Estate Appraiser Renewal Form” described in Rab 401.02
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

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