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

Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board

Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board

Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Open the official agency page

https://www.talcb.texas.gov/potential-license-holder/appraiser-trainee

Become an Appraiser Trainee

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Open the official agency page

https://www.talcb.texas.gov/potential-license-holder/appraiser-trainee

Submit an application to become an Appraiser Trainee using TALCB Online Services.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

18 years old

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18 years of age or older

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Trainee: 83 hours of qualifying appraisal education and four hours of the board-approved trainee/supervisor course, completed within five years before application.

Trainee: 83 hours of qualifying appraisal education and four hours of the board-approved trainee/supervisor course, completed within five years before application.

83 hours of qualifying appraisal education … 4 hours the Board approved Appraiser Trainee/Supervisory Appraiser Course … All qualifying education must be completed within the five (5) year period immediately preceding the date of application

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Licensed residential: 1,000 hours over at least six months, or the AQB-approved licensed residential PAREA module.

Licensed residential: 1,000 hours over at least six months, or the AQB-approved licensed residential PAREA module.

Gain 1,000 hours of acceptable and verifiable appraisal experience acquired over a minimum of 6 months; or … Complete the AQB approved Licensed Residential PAREA training module.

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Licensed residential applicants must pass the National Licensed Residential Real Property exam after meeting education and experience requirements.

Licensed residential applicants must pass the National Licensed Residential Real Property exam after meeting education and experience requirements.

Applicants must pass the National Licensed Residential Real Property exam

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Trainees appraise only under active, personal and diligent supervision, within their supervisor's scope.

Trainees appraise only under active, personal and diligent supervision, within their supervisor's scope.

Appraise properties under the active, personal and diligent supervision of their supervisory appraiser, which the supervisory appraiser is permitted to appraise.

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Licensed residential qualifying education totals 158 hours.

Licensed residential qualifying education totals 158 hours.

158 hours of qualifying appraisal education.

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Certified residential qualifying education totals 200 hours, with a separate college-education requirement or qualifying licensed-appraiser alternative.

Certified residential qualifying education totals 200 hours, with a separate college-education requirement or qualifying licensed-appraiser alternative.

Complete 200 hours of qualifying appraisal education. … Complete one of the following college-level education requirements:

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Certified residential experience: 1,500 hours over at least 12 months; alternatively, certified residential PAREA, or licensed residential PAREA plus 500 hours over at least six months.

Certified residential experience: 1,500 hours over at least 12 months; alternatively, certified residential PAREA, or licensed residential PAREA plus 500 hours over at least six months.

Gain 1,500 hours of acceptable and verifiable appraisal experience acquired over a minimum of 12 months; … Complete the AQB approved Certified Residential PAREA training module; or … Complete (1) the AQB approved Licensed Residential PAREA training module and (2) 500 hours of acceptable and verifiable appraisal experience acquired over a minimum of 6 months.

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Certified residential applicants must pass the national certified residential examination.

Certified residential applicants must pass the national certified residential examination.

Applicants must pass the National Certified Residential Real Property exam

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Certified residential renewals are every two years and require 28 CE hours, including seven-hour USPAP Update and seven-hour valuation bias/fair housing. Submit renewal requirements by the license expiration date at https://www.talcb.texas.gov/license-holder/certified-residential-appraiser.

Certified residential renewals are every two years and require 28 CE hours, including seven-hour USPAP Update and seven-hour valuation bias/fair housing. Submit renewal requirements by the license expiration date at https://www.talcb.texas.gov/license-holder/certified-residential-appraiser.

you must renew your license every two years. … Complete 28 hours of approved appraiser continuing education (ACE) courses during the two year license period, which must include a 7 hour National USPAP Update course and a 7 hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing course. … All requirements for renewal must be postmarked no later than the expiration date of the license.

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Fee Schedule Effective September 1st, 2026 … Original Application | 460.00 | | | 10.00 | 80.00 | 550.00 … Original Application | 400.00 | | | 10.00 | 80.00 | 490.00 … Original Application | 250.00 | | | 8.00 | | 258.00

Effective September 1, 2026, total original application and renewal fees are $258 trainee, $490 licensed residential and $550 certified residential; licensed/certified totals include $80 federal registry fees.

Fee Schedule Effective September 1st, 2026 … Original Application | 460.00 | | | 10.00 | 80.00 | 550.00 … Original Application | 400.00 | | | 10.00 | 80.00 | 490.00 … Original Application | 250.00 | | | 8.00 | | 258.00

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A fingerprint-based background review is part of the application.

A fingerprint-based background review is part of the application.

Applicants are required to submit fingerprints to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).

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Same-level reciprocity is available for a valid, good-standing appraiser credential from a state whose program has not been disapproved by ASC; submit the reciprocal application and fee.

Same-level reciprocity is available for a valid, good-standing appraiser credential from a state whose program has not been disapproved by ASC; submit the reciprocal application and fee.

A person who is licensed as an appraiser under the laws of a state whose appraiser program has not been disapproved by the ASC may apply for a Texas license at that same level … The Board shall verify that the applicant's license is valid and in good standing by checking the National Appraiser Registry.

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