Levels of Licensure
There are five levels of real estate appraiser licensing.
Certified General Appraiser
License and Certification Requirements Be at least 18 year of age
Show proof that the educational requirements have been met
Satisfy the experience requirement
Satisfactory completion of the Board examination with a score of 80% or better (except for the Registered Real Property Appraiser
Education and Experience Requirements Each level must successfully complete the specified hours of approved real estate appraisal courses for each level of licensure, which includes at least 15 hours on the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). The specified hours are:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PRIOR TO 12/31/2007:
Each level must successfully complete the specified hours of approved appraisal courses for each level of licensure, which includes at least 15 hours on the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). The specified hours are:
75 hours for the Registered Real Property Appraiser classification. There is no experience requirement for the Registered Real Property Appraiser. Registered real property appraiser’s experience must be under the direct supervision of a Licensed/Certified Real Property Appraiser.
90 hours for the Licensed Real Estate Appraiser (Track One) classification. The class room hours required for the licensed real estate appraiser may include the classroom hours required for the registered real property appraiser. Applicants for a Licensed Real Estate Appraiser (Track One) license shall have a minimum of 1,000 hours gained over a minimum of six months.
90 hours for the Licensed Real Estate Appraiser (Track Two) classification. The class room hours required for the licensed real estate appraiser may include the classroom hours required for the registered real property appraiser. USPAP education must be completed within 12 months of application. There is no experience requirement for a Licensed Real Estate Appraiser (Track Two). However, additional requirements must be satisfied. This licensee must maintain a log of appraisals performed and be prepared to submit upon notification, sample appraisal reports for review by the Board to determine compliance with USPAP. For 24 months after receiving license, Track Two licensees must state directly under their license number and signature “License Obtained with NO Appraisal Experience” when signing appraisal reports, statement of qualification, contacts or other instruments used by the license holder where reference is made to such license holder’s status as a licensed real estate appraiser.
120 hours for the Certified Residential classification. The classroom hours required for the certified residential real estate appraiser may include the classroom hours required for the registered real property appraiser or the licensed real estate appraiser. Applicants for a Certified Residential Appraiser license shall have a minimum of 2,500 hours (600 points) over a 24 month period
180 hours for the Certified General classification. The classroom hours required for the certified general real estate appraiser may include the classroom hours required for the registered real property appraiser, the licensed residential real estate appraiser, or the certified residential real estate appraiser. Applicants for a Certified General Appraiser license shall have a minimum of 3,000 hours (720 points) over a 30 month period
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