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Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
BoardUtah Division of Real Estate
Utah Division of Real Estate
Division of Real Estate
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Qualifications / EducationTake 87 hours of required education from an approved education provider
Trainee: 87 hours including four-hour supervisor/trainee and eight-hour valuation bias/fair housing courses.
Take 87 hours of required education from an approved education provider
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Qualifications / ExperienceLicensed: at least 1,000 experience hours within six months to five years while registered as trainee, or licensed-appraiser PAREA.
Licensed: at least 1,000 experience hours within six months to five years while registered as trainee, or licensed-appraiser PAREA.
Accumulate a total of at least 1000 experience hours within six months to five years, while registered as a Trainee. … Or proof of completion of a Licensed Appraiser PAREA module
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Qualifications / ExamPass the licensed-appraiser examination after board approval.
Pass the licensed-appraiser examination after board approval.
Upon receipt of written approval from the Appraisal Board, take and pass the Licensed Appraiser exam.
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License term in years2 years
2
Appraiser Trainees, Licensed Appraisers, and Certified Appraisers are required to renew their licenses every two years
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RenewalThe renewal period is 90 days before the last day of the month in which the license expires.
The renewal period is 90 days before the last day of the month in which the license expires. Applies to: Appraiser license expiration month; renew every two years
The renewal period is 90 days before the last day of the month in which the license expires.
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Continuing education hours28 hours
28
complete 28 total hours of Continuing Education
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Continuing education topicsSeven-hour USPAP Update and initial seven- or eight-hour valuation bias/fair housing course; later cycles require four hours on valuation bias/fair housing.
Seven-hour USPAP Update and initial seven- or eight-hour valuation bias/fair housing course; later cycles require four hours on valuation bias/fair housing.
appraisers must complete the 7-Hour National USPAP Update Course … either the 7-hour or 8-hour version of the Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations course. … a 4-hour course on the same topic will be required for future cycles.
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ReciprocitySubmit the reciprocity application and a request letter identifying all states of licensure or certification, including temporary credentials.
Submit the reciprocity application and a request letter identifying all states of licensure or certification, including temporary credentials.
Completed and signed Appraiser Reciprocity Application. … Letter of Request from the applicant, which includes a list of all other states in which the applicant is licensed or certified, including those states in which you may have sought only temporary status.
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Agency guidanceA license is required for paid real estate appraisal, appraisal reporting or consultation, subject to the listed statutory exemptions.
A license is required for paid real estate appraisal, appraisal reporting or consultation, subject to the listed statutory exemptions.
a license is required for any individual who prepares, for valuable consideration, an appraisal, appraisal report, certified appraisal report, or performs a consultation service relating to real estate.
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Agency guidanceLicensed-appraiser education totals 162 nonduplicative hours, including the trainee coursework.
Licensed-appraiser education totals 162 nonduplicative hours, including the trainee coursework.
for a total of 162 non-duplicative hours
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Agency guidanceCertified residential traditional experience pathway requires 1,500 total hours and at least 12 months, including 500 hours and six months after becoming licensed; certified residential PAREA is an alternative.
Certified residential traditional experience pathway requires 1,500 total hours and at least 12 months, including 500 hours and six months after becoming licensed; certified residential PAREA is an alternative.
Accumulate an additional 500 experience hours after becoming a Licensed Appraiser (for a total of 1500 experience hours) and have a minimum of 12 months work experience (six months after becoming Licensed Appraiser). … Or proof of completion of a Certified Residential Appraiser PAREA module
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Agency guidanceCertified residential applicants must satisfy one of the college education options or the five-year licensed-appraiser exception, and pass the certified residential exam.
Certified residential applicants must satisfy one of the college education options or the five-year licensed-appraiser exception, and pass the certified residential exam.
Complete one of the following college requirement options: … Experience "Opt Out" of College Requirements ONLY for Current Licensed Appraisers if licensed for five (5) years. … take and pass the Certified Residential Appraiser exam.
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Agency guidanceTrainee registration costs $145 including fingerprint processing and RapBack.
Trainee registration costs $145 including fingerprint processing and RapBack.
$145 non-refundable registration fee ($100 application fee, $35 fingerprint processing fee, and $10 RapBack fee)
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Agency guidanceLicensed-appraiser application costs $250; after passing the exam, $125 covers national registry, fingerprinting and RapBack.
Licensed-appraiser application costs $250; after passing the exam, $125 covers national registry, fingerprinting and RapBack.
$250 non-refundable fee. … $125 non-refundable fee ($80 National Registry Fee, $35 Fingerprinting Fee, and $10 RapBack fee)
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Agency guidanceCertified residential application costs $250; after passing the exam, $125 covers national registry, fingerprinting and RapBack.
Certified residential application costs $250; after passing the exam, $125 covers national registry, fingerprinting and RapBack.
$250 non-refundable fee. … $125 non-refundable fee ($80 National Registry Fee and $35 Fingerprint Processing Fee and $10 Rap back fee)
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Agency guidanceLicensed and certified renewal instructions list a $350 renewal fee. Renew through https://commerce.utah.gov/realestate/appraisal/renewal/licensed-and-certified-appraiser/.
Licensed and certified renewal instructions list a $350 renewal fee. Renew through https://commerce.utah.gov/realestate/appraisal/renewal/licensed-and-certified-appraiser/.
$350 renewal fee
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Agency guidance$100 Renewal fee
Trainee renewal fee: $100. Instructions: https://commerce.utah.gov/realestate/appraisal/renewal/appraiser-trainee-2/.
$100 Renewal fee
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Agency guidanceComplete required CE by the 15th of the renewal month so it can be recorded before expiration.
Complete required CE by the 15th of the renewal month so it can be recorded before expiration.
complete all required CE by the 15th day of the licensees renewal month.
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