How do I become a licensed Real Estate Appraiser?

Typically: complete the required pre-license education, pass a criminal background check, register with the exam vendor, pass the state exam, and pay the license fee. Exact requirements vary by state — see the table below for your state.

How hard is the Real Estate Appraiser exam?

First-attempt pass rates vary by state (where published). The exam usually has a national portion and a state-specific portion, both of which you must pass. Study time and practice volume are the strongest predictors of passing.

Can my license transfer to another state?

Reciprocity varies by occupation and state. Some states honor licenses from listed states; others require additional exams or education. Check the reciprocity note for your state or contact both state boards.

📐

Real Estate Appraiser — License Requirements by State

Values property for lending and tax purposes. Trainee → licensed → certified progression.

51 of 51 states populated with official data (retrieved 2026-08-20).

State requirements lookup Study plan generator Pass rate index Prep budget

State	Education	Exam	Pass %	Fees	Retake	Reciprocity	Official
AL	75 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board ↗
AK	75 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	—
AZ	75 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	Arizona Board of Appraisal ↗
AR	75 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	Arkansas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board ↗
CA	75 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	California Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers ↗
CO	75 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	Colorado Board of Real Estate Appraisers ↗
CT	75 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	—
DE	75 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	—
DC	75 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	—
FL	75 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation ↗
GA	75 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board ↗
HI	75 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	—
ID	75 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	—
IL	75 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation ↗
IN	75 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	Indiana Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board ↗
IA	75 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	—
KS	75 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	—
KY	75 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	Kentucky Real Estate Appraisal Board ↗
LA	75 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	Louisiana Real Estate Appraisers Board ↗
ME	75 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	—
MD	75 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	—
MA	75 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Appraisers ↗
MI	75 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	Michigan Real Estate Appraisers Board ↗
MN	75 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	Minnesota Department of Commerce ↗
MS	75 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	—
MO	75 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	—
MT	75 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	—
NE	75 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	—
NV	75 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	Nevada Real Estate Division — Appraiser Certification Program ↗
NH	75 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	—
NJ	75 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	—
NM	75 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	—
NY	75 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	New York State Department of State — Division of Licensing Services ↗
NC	75 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	North Carolina Appraisal Board ↗
ND	75 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	—
OH	75 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	Ohio Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing ↗
OK	75 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	Oklahoma Real Estate Appraiser Board ↗
OR	75 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	Oregon Appraiser Certification and Licensure Board ↗
PA	75 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	Pennsylvania State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers ↗
RI	75 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	—
SC	75 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	South Carolina Appraisers Board ↗
SD	75 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	—
TN	75 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	Tennessee Real Estate Appraiser Commission ↗
TX	75 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board ↗
UT	75 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	—
VT	75 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	—
VA	75 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	Virginia Real Estate Appraiser Board ↗
WA	75 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	Washington State Department of Licensing ↗
WV	75 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	—
WI	75 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	Wisconsin Real Estate Appraisers Board ↗
WY	75 hrs	—	—	—	—	—	—

Data retrieved 2026-08-20 from state boards, PSI, Pearson VUE and CMS. Requirements change — verify with your state board before enrolling or paying. Dash (—) = not published / pending verification.

Other licensed careers

🏠 Real Estate 🏢 Broker 📜 Notary 🩺 CNA 🛡️ P&C Agent ❤️ L&H Agent 💇‍♀️ Cosmetology 💈 Barber 💅 Nail Tech 🧖 Esthetician 💆 Massage Therapy 🔍 Home Inspector 🐜 Pest Control 🛂 Security Guard