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Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
BoardOffice 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
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Qualifications / EducationApplicants 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.
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Qualifications / ExperienceLicensed 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.
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Qualifications / ExamThe 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.
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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
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Fees / Renewal$275
275
Residential appraiser license application processing and licensing: Initial, renewal, or reinstatement after expiration of license 2 years $275
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License term in years2 years
2
Apprentice real estate appraiser application processing and licensing: Initial, renewal, or reinstatement after expiration of license 2 years $275
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Renewal period in years2 years
2
Residential appraiser certification application processing and licensing: Initial, renewal, or reinstatement after expiration of license 2 years $275
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RenewalLicenses 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.
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Continuing education hours14 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.
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Continuing education topicsAt 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.
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ReciprocityApplicants 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.
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Agency guidanceApprentices 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.
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Agency guidanceThe 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
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Agency guidanceRenewal 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
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