Vermont Real estate appraiser License: Requirements, Cost & How to Apply (2026)

Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation, with real estate appraiser advisors

Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation, with real estate appraiser advisors

Real Estate Appraiser advisors, together with the Secretary of State’s Office of Professional Regulation (OPR), work to administer licensing for your profession.

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Open the official agency page

https://sos.vermont.gov/real-estate-appraisers/forms-instructions

Real Estate Appraiser Forms & Instructions

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Open the official agency page

https://sos.vermont.gov/real-estate-appraisers/forms-instructions

Please log in to our Online Services System, to apply, renew, update an application/license, request a verification, and more.

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Copies of course completion certificates for 200 hours of qualifying education. … In addition to the above requirements you may select one of the following options:

Certified residential applicants must satisfy qualifying appraisal education and one of the listed college-education options or qualifying five-year licensed-appraiser alternative.

Copies of course completion certificates for 200 hours of qualifying education. … In addition to the above requirements you may select one of the following options:

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Certified residential: 1,500 hours over at least 12 months, documented on the required forms.

Certified residential: 1,500 hours over at least 12 months, documented on the required forms.

Submit 1500 hours of experience in no fewer than 12 months

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Pass the Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser Examination and submit selected appraisal reports for compliance review.

Pass the Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser Examination and submit selected appraisal reports for compliance review.

Submit 2-3 Appraiser reports for UPAP compliance review. … Successful completion of the Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser Examination taken through AMP.

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A valid out-of-state certification qualifies for waiver of licensing requirements if that state's program complies with the federal Act and its standards meet or exceed Vermont's.

A valid out-of-state certification qualifies for waiver of licensing requirements if that state's program complies with the federal Act and its standards meet or exceed Vermont's.

The Director shall waive all licensing requirements for an appraiser applicant holding a valid certification from another state if: (1) the appraiser licensing and certification program of the other state is in compliance with the provisions of the Act; and (2) the appraiser applicant holds the valid certification from a state whose requirements for certification or licensing meet or exceed the licensure standards established by this chapter.

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Licensure is required for federally related appraisals when the federal Act requires a licensed/certified appraiser, and for use of the state licensed or certified title.

Licensure is required for federally related appraisals when the federal Act requires a licensed/certified appraiser, and for use of the state licensed or certified title.

perform an appraisal in a federally related transaction when a licensed or certified appraiser is required by the Act; or … use in connection with his or her name any letters, words, or insignia indicating that he or she is a State certified or licensed real estate appraiser.

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The licensed real estate appraiser credential is no longer available to new applicants.

The licensed real estate appraiser credential is no longer available to new applicants.

078 - Licensed Real Estate Appraiser … No longer available to new applicants

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Certified residential application fee: $315; renewal fee: $275. The fee table sets renewal for May 31 of even years.

Certified residential application fee: $315; renewal fee: $275. The fee table sets renewal for May 31 of even years.

079 - Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser $275 $315 … May 31st of Even Years

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Trainee application and renewal fees are each $115; the fee table lists October 31 annual renewal for trainees.

Trainee application and renewal fees are each $115; the fee table lists October 31 annual renewal for trainees.

079-TRNE - Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser - … Trainee … $115 $115 … October 31st Annually

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Trainees need a trainee/supervisor orientation course and a state-certified supervising appraiser in good standing.

Trainees need a trainee/supervisor orientation course and a state-certified supervising appraiser in good standing.

Trainee/Supervisor orientation course. Courses must comply with course content established by the AQB … supervisory appraiser in good standing, who shall be state certified.

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Trainee renewal instructions require 14 class hours for each year and seven-hour USPAP Update every two calendar years, with partial-year exceptions.

Trainee renewal instructions require 14 class hours for each year and seven-hour USPAP Update every two calendar years, with partial-year exceptions.

Appraisers must successfully complete the 7 hours of National USPAP Update Course, or it’s equivalent, every two calendar years. The equivalent of 14 class hours of instruction in courses or seminars for each year during the period preceding the renewal is required.

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Applications require a criminal background check.

Applications require a criminal background check.

Complete the Criminal Background Check- Required for all applicants:

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