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Official sources · retrieved 2026-08-20

Real Estate Appraiser License Reciprocity by State (2026)

No state reciprocity notes for Appraiser are published in our dataset yet. For every state below, the honest answer is "check both state boards" — reciprocity rules are set state-by-state and change often.

Values property for lending and tax purposes. Trainee → licensed → certified progression. A reciprocity note means a license from a listed state is accepted, usually still with an application, fee and background check. When no note exists, verify directly.

Requirements by state →
StateReciprocity noteVerify with
Alabamacheck both state boardsAlabama Real Estate Appraisers Board
Alaskacheck both state boardsboard site pending
Arizonacheck both state boardsArizona Board of Appraisal
Arkansascheck both state boardsArkansas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board
Californiacheck both state boardsCalifornia Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers
Coloradocheck both state boardsColorado Board of Real Estate Appraisers
Connecticutcheck both state boardsboard site pending
Delawarecheck both state boardsboard site pending
District of Columbiacheck both state boardsboard site pending
Floridacheck both state boardsFlorida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Georgiacheck both state boardsGeorgia Real Estate Appraisers Board
Hawaiicheck both state boardsboard site pending
Idahocheck both state boardsboard site pending
Illinoischeck both state boardsIllinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Indianacheck both state boardsIndiana Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board
Iowacheck both state boardsboard site pending
Kansascheck both state boardsboard site pending
Kentuckycheck both state boardsKentucky Real Estate Appraisal Board
Louisianacheck both state boardsLouisiana Real Estate Appraisers Board
Mainecheck both state boardsboard site pending
Marylandcheck both state boardsboard site pending
Massachusettscheck both state boardsMassachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Appraisers
Michigancheck both state boardsMichigan Real Estate Appraisers Board
Minnesotacheck both state boardsMinnesota Department of Commerce
Mississippicheck both state boardsboard site pending
Missouricheck both state boardsboard site pending
Montanacheck both state boardsboard site pending
Nebraskacheck both state boardsboard site pending
Nevadacheck both state boardsNevada Real Estate Division — Appraiser Certification Program
New Hampshirecheck both state boardsboard site pending
New Jerseycheck both state boardsboard site pending
New Mexicocheck both state boardsboard site pending
New Yorkcheck both state boardsNew York State Department of State — Division of Licensing Services
North Carolinacheck both state boardsNorth Carolina Appraisal Board
North Dakotacheck both state boardsboard site pending
Ohiocheck both state boardsOhio Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing
Oklahomacheck both state boardsOklahoma Real Estate Appraiser Board
Oregoncheck both state boardsOregon Appraiser Certification and Licensure Board
Pennsylvaniacheck both state boardsPennsylvania State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers
Rhode Islandcheck both state boardsboard site pending
South Carolinacheck both state boardsSouth Carolina Appraisers Board
South Dakotacheck both state boardsboard site pending
Tennesseecheck both state boardsTennessee Real Estate Appraiser Commission
Texascheck both state boardsTexas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board
Utahcheck both state boardsboard site pending
Vermontcheck both state boardsboard site pending
Virginiacheck both state boardsVirginia Real Estate Appraiser Board
Washingtoncheck both state boardsWashington State Department of Licensing
West Virginiacheck both state boardsboard site pending
Wisconsincheck both state boardsWisconsin Real Estate Appraisers Board
Wyomingcheck both state boardsboard site pending

Frequently asked questions

Can I transfer my Appraiser license to another state?

Reciprocity for Appraiser licenses is decided state-by-state and no state notes are published in our dataset yet. Contact both state boards — your current one and your destination — to confirm whether your license transfers, requires an exam, or needs extra education.

What does reciprocity mean for a license?

Reciprocity lets an already-licensed professional from one state qualify for a license in another state without repeating the full education and exam process. Some states have formal agreements; others require a state-specific exam or extra coursework even when they accept your license.

Why do some states say "check both state boards"?

State reciprocity tables are not consistently published in machine-readable form. When a state has not published an official note in our verified sources, we point you to both boards rather than guess. That is the safest answer for a decision that can affect your eligibility to work.

Does holding a license in one state guarantee a license in another?

No. Every state sets its own licensing law. Even in states with reciprocity, you typically still file an application, pay a fee, pass a background check and sometimes pass a state-specific exam. Always confirm directly with the destination state board.

Plan your move with Appraiser data

Reciprocity rules change frequently and are set by each state legislature and board. “Check both state boards” means the note is not published in our dataset — it is not a negative answer. Always verify with both boards before relocating (data retrieved 2026-08-20).