How do I find an FHA-approved appraiser?

You can verify an appraiser's FHA eligibility through the Appraisal Subcommittee's National Appraiser Registry search at asc.gov/appraiser, which lists state-credentialed appraisers by name, state, and credential type. FHA roster appraisers must be state certified as Certified Residential or Certified General and show an "AQB Compliant" status of yes on the registry. In an FHA-insured loan, the lender selects the appraiser; neither the buyer nor the seller may choose one directly.

To find an appraiser approved for Federal Housing Administration (FHA) work, search the Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) Appraiser Registry. HUD/FHA relies on this registry to verify credentials for the FHA Appraiser Roster. The registry lists State Licensed, Certified Residential, and Certified General appraisers, and new credential information may take 30 to 35 days to appear after issuance.

FHA-approved appraisers must be state certified and appear on the Appraisal Subcommittee's National Registry. In Michigan, that means a Certified Residential or Certified General credential; Limited and State Licensed appraisers are not eligible for FHA work. You can confirm an appraiser's Michigan credential and status through the state's free online verification at michigan.gov/verifylicense. The lender typically orders the appraisal as part of the FHA loan process.

The Appraisal Subcommittee's Appraiser Registry lists every State Licensed, Certified Residential, and Certified General appraiser eligible for federally related transactions, and HUD relies on that registry when processing FHA Appraiser Roster applications and renewals. You can search it to confirm an appraiser holds a state credential. A trainee-level credential does not appear on the registry, because trainees cannot independently appraise for federally related transactions.

You can verify an FHA-approved appraiser through the Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) Appraiser Registry, the database lenders and consumers use to confirm an appraiser's credential and standing. FHA roster appraisers must hold a state Certified Residential or Certified General credential and appear on that Registry; the apprentice and licensed levels do not qualify. The Registry's "AQB Compliant" field must indicate "Yes" for FHA roster eligibility.

To find an FHA-approved appraiser, search the Appraiser Registry maintained by the federal Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC), because HUD/FHA relies on that database for FHA roster placements. The registry lists State Licensed, Certified Residential, and Certified General appraisers who are eligible for federally related transactions; trainee-level credential holders do not appear on it. Registry updates may take 30-35 days to appear.

Appraisers on HUD's FHA Appraiser Roster must hold a state Certified Residential or Certified General credential and appear on the Appraisal Subcommittee's Appraiser Registry. The registry lists active state licensed and certified appraisers eligible for federally related transactions, so you can confirm an appraiser's certification status there; new credential information can take 30-35 days to appear.

You can search the federal Appraisal Subcommittee's Appraiser Registry at asc.gov to confirm an appraiser's FHA eligibility. HUD relies on this registry when processing FHA Appraiser Roster applications, and discrepancies between the registry and an application cause registration errors. Trainee-level appraisers do not appear in the registry, because trainees cannot independently appraise property for federally related transactions.

Search the Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) Appraiser Registry for a state-certified appraiser whose "AQB Compliant" field reads "Yes" — the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) sets the certification criteria this status reflects. Only Certified Residential and Certified General appraisers with that status may join the FHA Roster and appraise FHA-insured mortgages. For roster questions, call the FHA Resource Center at 1-800-CALLFHA.

FHA roster appraisers must hold a state Certified Residential or Certified General credential, and they must appear on the Appraisal Subcommittee's (ASC) National Registry. To confirm an appraiser can do FHA work, verify that they hold a certified credential (the licensed and trainee levels do not qualify) and that they are listed on the National Registry, the database lenders and consumers use to confirm an appraiser's credential and good standing.

To find an FHA-approved appraiser in Vermont, search the Appraisal Subcommittee's (ASC) National Registry for appraisers holding a Certified Residential or Certified General credential with an "AQB Compliant: Yes" status. FHA roster eligibility requires state certification at one of those two levels, and the appraiser's name, license number, and credential type must match the registry listing exactly.

FHA-approved appraisers come from FHA's Appraiser Roster, which relies on the Appraisal Subcommittee's (ASC) Appraiser Registry of state-credentialed appraisers. Verify a Wyoming appraiser's active credential through the ASC's National Registry reports; updates must be made through the Wyoming Board, not the ASC. Questions about FHA roster status go to the FHA Resource Center at 1-800-CALLFHA.