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

Washington State Department of Licensing

Washington State Department of Licensing

Washington State Department of Licensing

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Open the official agency page

https://dol.wa.gov/professional-licenses/state-certified-residential-real-estate-appraisers/get-your-license-state-certified-residential-real-estate-appraisers

Get your license: State-certified residential real estate appraisers

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Open the official agency page

https://dol.wa.gov/professional-licenses/state-registered-real-estate-appraiser-trainee/get-your-license-state-registered-real-estate-appraiser-trainees

Submit your application online

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Trainees must complete approved appraisal coursework and a four-hour supervisor/trainee course.

Trainees must complete approved appraisal coursework and a four-hour supervisor/trainee course.

Supervisory appraiser/Trainee appraiser course 4 hour

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Experience training cannot begin until the department approves the certified appraiser as the trainee's supervisor.

Experience training cannot begin until the department approves the certified appraiser as the trainee's supervisor.

You can't begin gaining experience hours until we have approved a certified appraiser as a supervisor for you.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Licenses expire every 2 years on your birthday.

Licenses expire every 2 years on your birthday. Applies to: Appraiser licenses; birthday-based, not issue-date anniversary

Licenses expire every 2 years on your birthday.

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28 hours

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28 hours of courses including:

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Seven-hour USPAP Update and valuation bias/fair housing; the latter must be at least seven hours, taken on or after January 1, 2026 and completed by the next renewal.

Seven-hour USPAP Update and valuation bias/fair housing; the latter must be at least seven hours, taken on or after January 1, 2026 and completed by the next renewal.

The course must be at least 7 hours and completed by your next renewal. … Any courses related to Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations taken before January 1, 2026, DO NOT meet this requirement.

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Trainees register to gain supervised appraisal experience; their supervisor must be certified general or residential for at least three years and meet the department's qualifications.

Trainees register to gain supervised appraisal experience; their supervisor must be certified general or residential for at least three years and meet the department's qualifications.

Be certified as a general or residential appraiser for a minimum of 3 years

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Certified residential applicants must meet the listed college education options or qualifying five-year licensed-appraiser upgrade conditions.

Certified residential applicants must meet the listed college education options or qualifying five-year licensed-appraiser upgrade conditions.

You've been licensed as a State-Licensed Appraiser for a minimum of 5 years, and Your license is in good standing and not subject to disciplinary action within the last 5 years affecting eligibility to practice

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Trainee registration and renewal each cost $400. Licensed and certified residential initial fees are $740 application plus $420 after passing the exam; the listed total is $1,160.

Trainee registration and renewal each cost $400. Licensed and certified residential initial fees are $740 application plus $420 after passing the exam; the listed total is $1,160.

State-registered real estate appraiser trainee $400 … Application fee: $740 Certification after passing the exam: $420* $1,160 … Trainee registration renewal $400

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Certification/licensure renewal is $980, including $80 for the Appraisal Subcommittee. The examination fee payable to AMP is $120.

Certification/licensure renewal is $980, including $80 for the Appraisal Subcommittee. The examination fee payable to AMP is $120.

$80 from certification, licensure, renewal, reinstatement, and reciprocal goes to the Appraisal Subcommittee … Examination (payable to "AMP") $120 … Certification or licensure renewal $980*

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The fee table lists reciprocity at $660 application plus $420 certification, total $1,080.

The fee table lists reciprocity at $660 application plus $420 certification, total $1,080.

Appraiser with reciprocity Application fee: $660 Certification fee: $420* $1,080

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Renewal instructions and online access: https://dol.wa.gov/professional-licenses/state-certified-residential-real-estate-appraisers/renew-or-update-your-license-appraisers.

Renewal instructions and online access: https://dol.wa.gov/professional-licenses/state-certified-residential-real-estate-appraisers/renew-or-update-your-license-appraisers.

Log into SecureAccess Washington (SAW) or create an account to apply, upload your paperwork, and pay the licensing fee.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Initial trainee registration expires on the second birthday after issue and every two years afterward; the board limits renewals for completing training.

Initial trainee registration expires on the second birthday after issue and every two years afterward; the board limits renewals for completing training.

Your initial trainee license will expire on your second birthday from the date issued and every 2 years afterward. Renew your trainee license as needed (no more than 2 times) to complete your training.

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Applicants must hold a current license or certification in another state that meets federal guidelines and be in good standing with that state's board.

Applicants must hold a current license or certification in another state that meets federal guidelines and be in good standing with that state's board.

Currently licensed or certified in another state that meets federal guidelines … In good standing with that state's regulatory board

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