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

New York State Department of State, Division of Licensing Services

New York State Department of State, Division of Licensing Services

NYS Department of State Division of Licensing Services

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Open the official agency page

https://dos.ny.gov/become-real-estate-appraiser

Become a Real Estate Appraiser

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Open the official agency page

https://dos.ny.gov/become-real-estate-appraiser

To apply for a Real Estate Appraiser license, submit a completed application to the NYS Department of State, Division of Licensing Services.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Appraiser Assistant - Education: (87 hours) State Licensed Residential Real Estate Appraiser - Education: 158 hours State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser - Education: (203 hours) plus one of the following:

Effective January 1, 2026: assistant 87 hours; licensed residential 158 hours; certified residential 203 hours plus a qualifying college-education or licensed-experience option.

Appraiser Assistant - Education: (87 hours) State Licensed Residential Real Estate Appraiser - Education: 158 hours State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser - Education: (203 hours) plus one of the following:

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Certified residential applicants may use a bachelor's degree in any field as their additional education option; the board also lists alternative routes.

Certified residential applicants may use a bachelor's degree in any field as their additional education option; the board also lists alternative routes.

Bachelor’s Degree in any field of Study;

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Licensed: 1,000 hours over at least 24 months. Certified residential: 1,500 hours over at least 24 months. Experience must be obtained within five years before applying.

Licensed: 1,000 hours over at least 24 months. Certified residential: 1,500 hours over at least 24 months. Experience must be obtained within five years before applying.

State Licensed Real Estate Appraiser 1,000 hours of experience over a period of not less than 24 months is required. State Certified Residential Appraiser 1,500 hours of experience over a period of not less than 24 months is required. Note: Experience must be obtained within the five-year period prior to submission of your application.

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A written examination is required for licensed/certified applicants; it is not available for appraiser assistants.

A written examination is required for licensed/certified applicants; it is not available for appraiser assistants.

A written examination is required (not available for appraiser assistant).

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2 years

2

State Licensed Real Estate Appraiser | $355* | 2 years State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser | $355* | 2 years State Licensed Real Estate Appraiser Assistant | $250* | 2 years

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28 hours

28

All real estate appraisers and assistants are required to successfully complete 28 hours of approved appraiser continuing education courses

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Include the 7-Hour USPAP course and valuation bias/fair housing: 7 hours for first renewal, 4 for later renewals. The qualifying 8-hour education course satisfies the latter course requirement.

From January 1, 2026: 7-hour USPAP CE plus Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations. The bias/fair-housing course is at least 7 hours for the first renewal and 4 for subsequent renewals; an 8-hour qualifying course satisfies the initial requirement.

The education must include the 7-Hour National USPAP Continuing Education Course and an approved course of study in Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations. Course work in Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations must be a minimum of 7 hours for a first license renewal and a minimum of 4 hours for subsequent renewals. NOTE: If an appraiser completed an 8-hour course (7 hours of instruction plus 1 hour exam) as part of their qualifying education, they have met this requirement.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Reciprocity is available except for assistants, where the other jurisdiction complies with Title XI, uses an AQB-approved exam and meets or exceeds New York qualification requirements.

Reciprocity is available except for assistants, where the other jurisdiction complies with Title XI, uses an AQB-approved exam and meets or exceeds New York qualification requirements.

Yes, with the exception of Appraiser Assistants. An applicant may be certified/licensed in New York State without examination and further qualification if the applicant provides proof and is certified/licensed in another state or territory: Whose licensing program is in compliance with the provisions of Title XI of The Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of 1989. Whose examination has been approved by the Appraiser Qualification Board of the Appraisal Foundation. Who has licensing and certification qualification requirements that meet or exceed those of New York State.

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Assistants must work under a New York certified appraiser approved as a supervisor; the supervisor must cosign reports.

Assistants must work under a New York certified appraiser approved as a supervisor; the supervisor must cosign reports.

Be supervised in the conduct of their services by a New York State certified appraiser, who is approved by the Department of State as a Supervisory Appraiser. The Supervisory Appraiser must cosign the appraisal reports

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Licensed/certified application: $355, comprising $250 application, $80 registry and $25 examination application. Written exam: $125 paid to the vendor; renewal: $330.

Licensed/certified application: $355, comprising $250 application, $80 registry and $25 examination application. Written exam: $125 paid to the vendor; renewal: $330.

$355 - Initial Application (includes $250 application, $80 federal registry and $25 examination application fees) $125 - Written Exam (payable to test vendor) $330 - Renewal

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Assistant initial application and renewal: $250 each.

Assistant initial application and renewal: $250 each.

Appraiser Assistant: $250 - Initial Application $125 - Written Exam (payable to test vendor) $250 - Renewal

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

To avoid the additional $200 late-renewal penalty, renewal must be received within 30 days after license/certification expiration.

To avoid the additional $200 late-renewal penalty, renewal must be received within 30 days after license/certification expiration.

To avoid an additional $200 penalty fee, the renewal must be received by this office no later than 30 days after the expiration date of your current license/certification.

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