Rhode Island requires appraiser licensure/certification for opinions or analyses of real-property value or use, including reports and expert testimony.
Must be for a term of two (2) years from the date of issuance
28 hours
No experience is required for a trainee credential; qualifying experience for other tiers can include approved PAREA as permitted by RPAQC.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation; Real Estate Appraisers Board
"Department" means the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation.Official source
All tiers must document completion of the AQB RPAQC core education for their credential; trainee qualifying education must be within five years before applying.
All applicants for licensure as a trainee, licensed residential, certified residential, or certified general appraiser shall submit to the Department official documentation that they successfully completed the core education requirements for that license or certification as established by RPAQC, promulgated by the AQB of the Appraisal Foundation, as amended and supplemented. All qualifying education for the Trainee Licensee must be completed within the five (5) year period prior to the date of submission of an application.Official source
No experience is required for a trainee credential; qualifying experience for other tiers can include approved PAREA as permitted by RPAQC.
No appraisal experience shall be required as a prerequisite for a Trainee Appraiser credential or to enroll in a PAREA Program. Depending on the license or certification sought, some or all the Qualifying Experience may be obtained through the successful completion of an AQB approved PAREA program in accordance with the RPAQC.Official source
Reciprocity without examination requires a valid credential in a federally compliant state whose current requirements meet or exceed Rhode Island's, statutory compliance, a complete application and fees.
The applicant holds a valid credential from a state which is in compliance with 12 U.S.C. 3351; 2.The credentialing requirements of that state as they exist at the time of application for reciprocal license or certification must meet or exceed the requirements which currently exist in Rhode Island; 3.The applicant has complied with the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-20.7-16; and 4.The applicant has submitted a complete application and paid the applicable fees.Official source
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Open the official agency pageRhode Island requires appraiser licensure/certification for opinions or analyses of real-property value or use, including reports and expert testimony.
requires licensure or certification as an appraiser pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 5-20.7 for those persons who issue opinions or analyses of value or use relating to real property in this state. This licensing requirement applies to all opinions or analyses of real estate value or use, whether in the form of a written appraisal, consultant's report, or expert testimonyOfficial source
Initial/reciprocal licensing and biennial renewal are charged at $200 per year; the national registry charge is $40 per year.
Initial and Reciprocal License/Certification | $200 per year Biennial Renewal of License/Certification | $200 per year National Registry Fee | $40 per yearOfficial source
A trainee held for more than two years is subject to the renewal CE requirements.
An individual holding a Trainee license for more than two years shall comply with the continuing education requirements in § 1.9 of this Part and as established by RPAQC in order to renew their Trainee License.Official source
Must be for a term of two (2) years from the date of issuance
Every certificate or license issued pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 5-20.7 shall be for a term of two (2) years from the date of issuance (except for temporary practice permits, see § 1.10 of this Part).Official source
2 years
Every certificate or license issued pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 5-20.7 shall be for a term of two (2) years from the date of issuance (except for temporary practice permits, see § 1.10 of this Part).Official source
28 hours
during the immediately preceding term of licensure or certification, the applicant has completed twenty-eight (28) hours of continuing educationOfficial source
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$200
Initial and Reciprocal Application Fee | $200Official source
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Must be for a term of two (2) years from the date of issuance
Every certificate or license issued pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 5-20.7 shall be for a term of two (2) years from the date of issuance (except for temporary practice permits, see § 1.10 of this Part).Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation; Real Estate Appraisers Board
Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation; Real Estate Appraisers Board
"Department" means the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://rules.sos.ri.gov/regulations/part/230-30-20-1
Real Estate AppraisersOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
All tiers must document completion of the AQB RPAQC core education for their credential; trainee qualifying education must be within five years before applying.
All tiers must document completion of the AQB RPAQC core education for their credential; trainee qualifying education must be within five years before applying.
All applicants for licensure as a trainee, licensed residential, certified residential, or certified general appraiser shall submit to the Department official documentation that they successfully completed the core education requirements for that license or certification as established by RPAQC, promulgated by the AQB of the Appraisal Foundation, as amended and supplemented. All qualifying education for the Trainee Licensee must be completed within the five (5) year period prior to the date of submission of an application.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
No experience is required for a trainee credential; qualifying experience for other tiers can include approved PAREA as permitted by RPAQC.
No experience is required for a trainee credential; qualifying experience for other tiers can include approved PAREA as permitted by RPAQC.
No appraisal experience shall be required as a prerequisite for a Trainee Appraiser credential or to enroll in a PAREA Program. Depending on the license or certification sought, some or all the Qualifying Experience may be obtained through the successful completion of an AQB approved PAREA program in accordance with the RPAQC.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
$200
200
Initial and Reciprocal Application Fee | $200Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
2 years
2
Every certificate or license issued pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 5-20.7 shall be for a term of two (2) years from the date of issuance (except for temporary practice permits, see § 1.10 of this Part).Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Must be for a term of two (2) years from the date of issuance
shall be for a term of two (2) years from the date of issuance Applies to: Appraiser certificates and licenses except temporary practice permits
Every certificate or license issued pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 5-20.7 shall be for a term of two (2) years from the date of issuance (except for temporary practice permits, see § 1.10 of this Part).Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
28 hours
28
during the immediately preceding term of licensure or certification, the applicant has completed twenty-eight (28) hours of continuing educationOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Reciprocity without examination requires a valid credential in a federally compliant state whose current requirements meet or exceed Rhode Island's, statutory compliance, a complete application and fees.
Reciprocity without examination requires a valid credential in a federally compliant state whose current requirements meet or exceed Rhode Island's, statutory compliance, a complete application and fees.
The applicant holds a valid credential from a state which is in compliance with 12 U.S.C. 3351; 2.The credentialing requirements of that state as they exist at the time of application for reciprocal license or certification must meet or exceed the requirements which currently exist in Rhode Island; 3.The applicant has complied with the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-20.7-16; and 4.The applicant has submitted a complete application and paid the applicable fees.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Rhode Island requires appraiser licensure/certification for opinions or analyses of real-property value or use, including reports and expert testimony.
Rhode Island requires appraiser licensure/certification for opinions or analyses of real-property value or use, including reports and expert testimony.
requires licensure or certification as an appraiser pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 5-20.7 for those persons who issue opinions or analyses of value or use relating to real property in this state. This licensing requirement applies to all opinions or analyses of real estate value or use, whether in the form of a written appraisal, consultant's report, or expert testimonyOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Initial/reciprocal licensing and biennial renewal are charged at $200 per year; the national registry charge is $40 per year.
Initial/reciprocal licensing and biennial renewal are charged at $200 per year; the national registry charge is $40 per year.
Initial and Reciprocal License/Certification | $200 per year Biennial Renewal of License/Certification | $200 per year National Registry Fee | $40 per yearOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
A trainee held for more than two years is subject to the renewal CE requirements.
A trainee held for more than two years is subject to the renewal CE requirements.
An individual holding a Trainee license for more than two years shall comply with the continuing education requirements in § 1.9 of this Part and as established by RPAQC in order to renew their Trainee License.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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