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

Quick answer

A license is required for paid real estate appraisal, appraisal reporting or consultation, subject to the listed statutory exemptions.

Exam

Pass the licensed-appraiser examination after board approval.

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Renewal

The renewal period is 90 days before the last day of the month in which the license expires.

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Continuing education

28 hours

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Experience

Licensed: at least 1,000 experience hours within six months to five years while registered as trainee, or licensed-appraiser PAREA.

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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

How do I get this license?

  1. Check the licensing authority

    Board

    Utah Division of Real Estate

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Division of Real Estate
    Official source

    Official agency page

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Appraisal
    Official source
  2. Check your qualifications

    Education

    Take 87 hours of required education from an approved education provider

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Take 87 hours of required education from an approved education provider
    Official source

    Experience

    Licensed: at least 1,000 experience hours within six months to five years while registered as trainee, or licensed-appraiser PAREA.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    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
    Official source

    Exam

    Pass the licensed-appraiser examination after board approval.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Upon receipt of written approval from the Appraisal Board, take and pass the Licensed Appraiser exam.
    Official source
  3. Prepare your application

    Apply with the agency

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Online Management System
    Official source

    Reciprocity

    Submit the reciprocity application and a request letter identifying all states of licensure or certification, including temporary credentials.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    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.
    Official source
  4. Confirm your next step with the agency

    Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.

    Open the official agency page

What else should I know?

Agency guidance

A license is required for paid real estate appraisal, appraisal reporting or consultation, subject to the listed statutory exemptions.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
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.
Official source

Agency guidance

Licensed-appraiser education totals 162 nonduplicative hours, including the trainee coursework.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
for a total of 162 non-duplicative hours
Official source

Agency guidance

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.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
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
Official source

Agency guidance

Certified residential applicants must satisfy one of the college education options or the five-year licensed-appraiser exception, and pass the certified residential exam.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
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.
Official source

Agency guidance

Trainee registration costs $145 including fingerprint processing and RapBack.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
$145 non-refundable registration fee ($100 application fee, $35 fingerprint processing fee, and $10 RapBack fee)
Official source

Agency guidance

Licensed-appraiser application costs $250; after passing the exam, $125 covers national registry, fingerprinting and RapBack.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
$250 non-refundable fee. … $125 non-refundable fee ($80 National Registry Fee, $35 Fingerprinting Fee, and $10 RapBack fee)
Official source

Agency guidance

Certified residential application costs $250; after passing the exam, $125 covers national registry, fingerprinting and RapBack.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
$250 non-refundable fee. … $125 non-refundable fee ($80 National Registry Fee and $35 Fingerprint Processing Fee and $10 Rap back fee)
Official source

Agency guidance

Licensed and certified renewal instructions list a $350 renewal fee. Renew through https://commerce.utah.gov/realestate/appraisal/renewal/licensed-and-certified-appraiser/.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
$350 renewal fee
Official source

Agency guidance

$100 Renewal fee

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
$100 Renewal fee
Official source

Agency guidance

Complete required CE by the 15th of the renewal month so it can be recorded before expiration.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
complete all required CE by the 15th day of the licensees renewal month.
Official source

When do I renew, and is CE required?

Renewal

The renewal period is 90 days before the last day of the month in which the license expires.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
The renewal period is 90 days before the last day of the month in which the license expires.
Official source

License term in years

2 years

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Appraiser Trainees, Licensed Appraisers, and Certified Appraisers are required to renew their licenses every two years
Official source

Continuing education hours

28 hours

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
complete 28 total hours of Continuing Education
Official source

Continuing education topics

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.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
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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What does it cost?

Confirm the charges and conditions for your application with the official agency.

What are the common questions?

How often do I renew a real estate appraiser license in Utah?

The renewal period is 90 days before the last day of the month in which the license expires.

Source and quotation
The renewal period is 90 days before the last day of the month in which the license expires.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Which official sources support this guide?

Official sources and verification (21)

Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.

Board

Utah Division of Real Estate

Utah Division of Real Estate

Division of Real Estate
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Official agency page

Open the official agency page

https://commerce.utah.gov/realestate/appraisal/

Appraisal
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Apply with the agency

Open the official agency page

https://commerce.utah.gov/realestate/appraisal/

Online Management System
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Education

Take 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
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Experience

Licensed: 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
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Exam

Pass 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.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

License term in years

2 years

2

Appraiser Trainees, Licensed Appraisers, and Certified Appraisers are required to renew their licenses every two years
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Renewal

The 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.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Continuing education hours

28 hours

28

complete 28 total hours of Continuing Education
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Continuing education topics

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.

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.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Reciprocity

Submit 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.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

A 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.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Licensed-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
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

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.

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
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Certified 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.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Trainee 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)
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Licensed-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)
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Certified 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)
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Licensed 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
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

$100 Renewal fee

Trainee renewal fee: $100. Instructions: https://commerce.utah.gov/realestate/appraisal/renewal/appraiser-trainee-2/.

$100 Renewal fee
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Complete 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.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

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