How often do I renew a real estate appraiser license in Wisconsin?
The required renewal date for Appraisers is 12/14/ each odd-numbered year.
The required renewal date for Appraisers is 12/14/ each odd-numbered year.Official source
Wisconsin Real estate appraiser License: Requirements, Cost & How to Apply (2026)
Quick answer
Exam: Both a national examination and Wisconsin statutes/rules examination are required for licensure by examination; Experience: Licensed appraiser: 1,000 hours over at least six months; approved licensed or certified residential PAREA can meet all licensed-appraiser experience. The required renewal date for Appraisers is 12/14/ each odd-numbered year.
28 hours
Continuing education
28 hours of approved continuing education, including a 7 Hour USPAP Update course.Official source
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How to get a real estate appraiser license in Wisconsin
Application steps: Not verified yet. See the official instructions.
What are the Wisconsin real estate appraiser license requirements?
Experience
Licensed appraiser: 1,000 hours over at least six months; approved licensed or certified residential PAREA can meet all licensed-appraiser experience.
A Licensed Appraiser requires 1,000 hours in no less than 6 months. … accepts PAREA courses in lieu of all experience hours for the Licensed Appraiser professionOfficial source
Exam
Both a national examination and Wisconsin statutes/rules examination are required for licensure by examination.
This method requires the passing of a National examination and a State examination on Wisconsin statutes and rules governing appraisers for all appraiser licensure and certifications.Official source
Licensing agency and application
Board
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services; Real Estate Appraiser Board
Related Boards: Real Estate Appraiser Board … Department of Safety and Professional ServicesOfficial source
Apply with the agency
LicensE at (license.wi.gov) is a self-guided online system where you can manage your professional credential from start to finish.Official source
Reciprocity
Licensed and certified residential pathways include reciprocity for holders of the same level of credential in another state.
Applicant is granted a license by virtue of holding a license of the same level in a different StateOfficial source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 3 official sources
What else should I know?
Agency guidance
Certified residential traditional experience: 1,500 hours over at least 12 months.
A Certified Residential Appraiser requires 1,500 hours in no less than 12 months.Official source
Agency guidance
An FBI background check is required; instructions follow the application.
FBI Background Check is required. Instructions will be sent on how to complete upon submission of your application.Official source
Agency guidance
The credential fee table lists $16 initial and $16 renewal fees for licensed and residential certified appraisers; separately required registry or examination charges are not included in this fact.
Appraiser, Licensed Individual $16 $16 12/14/Odd … Appraiser, Residential Certified Individual $16 $16 12/14/OddOfficial source
Agency guidance
Renew through LicensE using Renew My License; the department opens renewal approximately four weeks before expiration.
You will be able to renew your credential approximately 4 weeks prior to your license expiring. … Select "Renew My License"Official source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 4 official sources
How do I renew my real estate appraiser license in Wisconsin?
Renewal
The required renewal date for Appraisers is 12/14/ each odd-numbered year.
The required renewal date for Appraisers is 12/14/ each odd-numbered year.Official source
Continuing education hours
28 hours
28 hours of approved continuing education, including a 7 Hour USPAP Update course.Official source
Continuing education topics
Seven-hour USPAP Update is included; initial-biennium CE is 14 hours including USPAP for each full or partial year.
In the biennium when credential is first issued, 14 hours, including the 7 hours of USPAP, are required for each full or partial year of that biennium.Official source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 1 official source
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How do I look up a real estate appraiser license in Wisconsin?
Look up a license with the agencyWhat the license record shows and how to report unlicensed activity
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 1 official source
What are the common questions?
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Which official sources support this guide?
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 5 official sources
Official sources and verification (14)
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
Board
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services; Real Estate Appraiser Board
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services; Real Estate Appraiser Board
Related Boards: Real Estate Appraiser Board … Department of Safety and Professional ServicesOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Official agency page
https://dsps.wi.gov/a-z-professions-list/appraiser-licensed/
Appraiser, LicensedOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Apply with the agency
https://license.wi.gov
LicensE at (license.wi.gov) is a self-guided online system where you can manage your professional credential from start to finish.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Qualifications / Experience
Licensed appraiser: 1,000 hours over at least six months; approved licensed or certified residential PAREA can meet all licensed-appraiser experience.
Licensed appraiser: 1,000 hours over at least six months; approved licensed or certified residential PAREA can meet all licensed-appraiser experience.
A Licensed Appraiser requires 1,000 hours in no less than 6 months. … accepts PAREA courses in lieu of all experience hours for the Licensed Appraiser professionOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Qualifications / Exam
Both a national examination and Wisconsin statutes/rules examination are required for licensure by examination.
Both a national examination and Wisconsin statutes/rules examination are required for licensure by examination.
This method requires the passing of a National examination and a State examination on Wisconsin statutes and rules governing appraisers for all appraiser licensure and certifications.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Renewal
The required renewal date for Appraisers is 12/14/ each odd-numbered year.
The required renewal date for Appraisers is 12/14/ each odd-numbered year. Applies to: Licensed and certified appraisers
The required renewal date for Appraisers is 12/14/ each odd-numbered year.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Continuing education hours
28 hours
28
28 hours of approved continuing education, including a 7 Hour USPAP Update course.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Continuing education topics
Seven-hour USPAP Update is included; initial-biennium CE is 14 hours including USPAP for each full or partial year.
Seven-hour USPAP Update is included; initial-biennium CE is 14 hours including USPAP for each full or partial year.
In the biennium when credential is first issued, 14 hours, including the 7 hours of USPAP, are required for each full or partial year of that biennium.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Reciprocity
Licensed and certified residential pathways include reciprocity for holders of the same level of credential in another state.
Licensed and certified residential pathways include reciprocity for holders of the same level of credential in another state.
Applicant is granted a license by virtue of holding a license of the same level in a different StateOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Agency guidance
Certified residential traditional experience: 1,500 hours over at least 12 months.
Certified residential traditional experience: 1,500 hours over at least 12 months.
A Certified Residential Appraiser requires 1,500 hours in no less than 12 months.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Agency guidance
An FBI background check is required; instructions follow the application.
An FBI background check is required; instructions follow the application.
FBI Background Check is required. Instructions will be sent on how to complete upon submission of your application.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Agency guidance
The credential fee table lists $16 initial and $16 renewal fees for licensed and residential certified appraisers; separately required registry or examination charges are not included in this fact.
The credential fee table lists $16 initial and $16 renewal fees for licensed and residential certified appraisers; separately required registry or examination charges are not included in this fact.
Appraiser, Licensed Individual $16 $16 12/14/Odd … Appraiser, Residential Certified Individual $16 $16 12/14/OddOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Agency guidance
Renew through LicensE using Renew My License; the department opens renewal approximately four weeks before expiration.
Renew through LicensE using Renew My License; the department opens renewal approximately four weeks before expiration.
You will be able to renew your credential approximately 4 weeks prior to your license expiring. … Select "Renew My License"Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Look up a license
https://dsps.wi.gov/credentialing/credential-verification/
Credential VerificationOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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Official sources (5)
- https://dsps.wi.gov/a-z-professions-list/appraiser-licensed/licensure-by-examination/
- https://dsps.wi.gov/a-z-professions-list/appraiser-licensed/
- https://dsps.wi.gov/a-z-professions-list/appraiser-certified-residential/
- https://dsps.wi.gov/a-z-professions-list/appraiser-certified-residential/licensure-by-examination/
- https://dsps.wi.gov/credentialing/credential-fees-and-renewal-dates/
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