How do I look up or verify a real estate appraiser's license?

Use the Appraisal Subcommittee's National Appraiser Registry search at asc.gov/appraiser, which covers all 50 states, DC, and U.S. territories. You can search by name, city, state, and credential type (Certified General, Certified Residential, or Licensed). Trainee-level credentials do not appear on the registry, and because states submit data at least monthly, new credentials can take 30-35 days to show. Errors must be corrected through the issuing state agency, not the ASC.

Use the Public Portal on the Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board website at reab.alabama.gov. The portal verifies individual licensees under the Users option and verifies entities, including supervisory appraisers and appraisal companies, under the Entities option. The Entities search also lists approved supervisors.

You can verify an Alaska real estate appraiser through the Appraiser Registry maintained by the Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC), which lists all state licensed and certified appraisers. Trainee registrations do not appear on the registry, because the trainee level is not federally recognized. After the state submits a new or renewed credential, it can take 30-35 days to appear.

Use the National Registry maintained by the Appraisal Subcommittee. It lists every state-credentialed appraiser, but only the federally recognized classifications: Licensed Residential, Certified Residential, and Certified General. Arizona trainees do not appear on it, because the trainee level is not federally recognized. A new or renewed credential can take 30 to 35 days to appear after the state submits it, and a credential stays active on the registry for 30 days past its expiration date.

You can verify any Arkansas State Licensed, Certified Residential, or Certified General appraiser through the Appraisal Subcommittee's National Registry, the federal database of appraisers eligible for federally related transactions. Trainee-level credentials, including Arkansas's Registered Apprentice and State Registered, do not appear on the registry because the trainee level is not federally recognized. Registry status remains active for 30 days past a credential's expiration date. The state board can verify those trainee-level credentials.

Use the California Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers (BREA) online search at brea.ca.gov to find an appraiser's license information and any disciplinary actions. For federally related transactions, you can also check the Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) Appraiser Registry, which lists State Licensed, Certified Residential, and Certified General appraisers. Trainees do not appear on the registry because the trainee level is not federally recognized, and registry data may take 30 to 35 days to appear after the state submits it.

You can verify a Colorado real estate appraiser through the Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) National Registry, which lists every State Licensed, State Certified Residential, and State Certified General appraiser eligible to perform federally related transactions. The registry draws its data from state regulators at least monthly, and its "AQB Compliant" column shows whether the appraiser met the national education, experience, and examination minimums. Corrections and updates must go through the state agency, not the ASC.

Search the Appraisal Subcommittee's (ASC) National Registry, specifically the Active Appraisers Credentials by State report, which lists Certified General and Certified Residential credentials by state. A new credential can take 30-35 days to appear after the state submits it. Provisional (trainee-level) appraisers do not appear on the registry, so verify them through the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.

You can verify a Delaware appraiser through the Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) Appraiser Registry, which lists the three federally recognized classifications: State Licensed, State Certified Residential, and State Certified General. Trainee credentials do not appear on the registry because the trainee level is not federally recognized. States supply the registry data, and a new or renewed credential can take 30 to 35 days to appear on the ASC site.

You can verify any DC appraiser by searching the National Registry maintained by the Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC), the federal body that oversees state appraiser programs. The registry shows whether an appraiser holds a current state certification or license, and DC requires applicants to be current and active on the ASC website. DC also issues digital licenses that licensees display or print through their Access DC account.

You can verify a Florida appraiser's credential through the Appraisal Subcommittee's National Registry, the federal database of all state-licensed and certified appraisers eligible to perform appraisals for federally related transactions. Florida had 5,505 state-credentialed appraisers on the registry as of the 2025 federal compliance review. The state Department of Business and Professional Regulation can also confirm a credential at 850.487.1395.

You can verify a Hawaii appraiser's license through the Appraisal Subcommittee's National Registry, which lists active state-credentialed appraisers by state and credential level. You can also contact the state commission's Real Estate Appraisers Section at appraiser@dcca.hawaii.gov or 808-586-2701. A registry listing means the appraiser holds a valid state credential with no current disciplinary action prohibiting practice.

Idaho appraiser licenses can be verified through the free web-based license search on the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) website, or through the Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) Appraiser Registry, which lists state licensed and certified appraisers eligible for federally related transactions. Registry data may take 30 to 35 days to reflect a new credential, and an appraiser's status stays active for 30 days past expiration before converting to inactive.

Use the Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) National Registry, which lists every state-credentialed real estate appraiser. States supply the data at least monthly, so a newly issued license can take 30-35 days to appear. Trainee credentials do not appear there because the trainee level is not federally recognized, so verify an Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).

The Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) Appraiser Registry is the national source for verifying a real estate appraiser's license. It lists state licensed, Certified Residential, and Certified General appraisers, and its "AQB Compliant" column shows whether the appraiser met national education, experience, and examination criteria. Trainee-level credentials do not appear on the registry because that level is not federally recognized, and a new credential can take 30-35 days to appear after the state submits it.

You can verify an Iowa appraiser's credential through the Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) National Registry, a public database of all state-credentialed appraisers eligible to perform federally related transactions. Iowa law treats listing in good standing on the National Registry as proof of good standing, without additional documentation. The Iowa Real Estate Appraiser Examining Board within the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL) can also confirm credential status.

Look up a Kansas appraiser on the National Registry maintained by the Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC), the federal database lenders and consumers use to confirm an appraiser's credential and standing. Trainee-level credentials do not appear on the registry, and new or renewed credentials can take up to 30-35 days to appear after the state submits them. You can also contact the Kansas Real Estate Appraisal Board at (785) 296-6736 or kreab@ks.gov.

You can verify a Kentucky real estate appraiser through the Kentucky Real Property Appraisers Board's License Directory or an eServices account, which shows current license status. The Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) National Registry also lists Licensed Residential, Certified Residential, and Certified General appraisers, though it can take 30-35 days for a new credential to appear there.

Use the Appraiser Registry maintained by the Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) at asc.gov. It lists every State Licensed, Certified Residential, and Certified General appraiser eligible for federally related transactions, and shows the name, license number, and expiration date exactly as reported by the state. New license data can take 30-35 days to appear after the state submits it, and a credential stays active for 30 days past expiration before converting to inactive. Trainee-level credential holders do not appear on the registry.

You can verify a Maine real estate appraiser's license at no charge through the Board of Real Estate Appraisers' online licensing portal; the Board does not issue paper verifications. The Appraisal Subcommittee's National Appraiser Registry also lists state licensed, certified residential, and certified general appraisers, though new credentials can take up to 30-35 days to appear there. Trainees do not appear on the national registry because the trainee level is not federally recognized.

You can verify a Maryland real estate appraiser on the Appraisal Subcommittee's National Registry at asc.gov. Only the federally recognized credential levels appear there: State Licensed, Certified Residential, and Certified General. Appraiser trainees do not appear, because the trainee level is not federally recognized. State data updates the Registry at least monthly, so a new or renewed credential can take 30-35 days to show online.

Michigan offers free online license verification at www.michigan.gov/verifylicense. You can search an appraiser by name or license number and confirm the credential level held (Limited, State Licensed, Certified Residential, or Certified General) and its status. A certified license verification costs $15 if you need an official document. Federally recognized credentials also appear on the Appraisal Subcommittee's National Registry, which states update at least monthly, so new information may take about 30 to 35 days to appear.

To verify a Minnesota real estate appraiser's license, search the Appraiser Registry maintained by the Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) at asc.gov. The Registry lists state licensed, certified residential, and certified general appraisers who are eligible to perform federally related transaction appraisals. Trainees do not appear on the Registry, because the trainee level is not federally recognized. New credentials can take 30-35 days to appear after the state submits the data.

Search the Appraiser Registry, the national database maintained by the Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC), which lists State Licensed, Certified Residential, and Certified General appraisers and receives data directly from each issuing state at least monthly. Trainees do not appear on it because the trainee level is not federally recognized. Registry updates lag: it can take 30-35 days for a new or renewed credential to appear, and status remains active for 30 days past the expiration date before converting to inactive.

To verify a Missouri real estate appraiser's license, search the Appraiser Registry maintained by the Appraisal Subcommittee at asc.gov. The registry lists State Licensed, Certified Residential, and Certified General appraisers, the credentials eligible for federally related transactions. Trainee-level credentials are not federally recognized and do not appear on the registry. A new or renewed credential can take 30-35 days to show up, because state agencies supply the entries.

Search the National Registry maintained by the Appraisal Subcommittee at asc.gov, which lists State Licensed, Certified Residential, and Certified General appraisers by state. Trainee credential holders do not appear there, because the trainee level is not federally recognized. New or renewed credential information can take 30-35 days to appear, and a credential stays listed as active for 30 days past its expiration date.

Use the Appraisal Subcommittee's (ASC) Appraiser Registry at asc.gov to verify any Nebraska appraiser. Search by name to confirm the credential level (Licensed, Certified Residential, or Certified General), the expiration date, and whether the status is active. Trainee appraisers do not appear on the registry because that level is not federally recognized. Nebraska credentials expire December 31 each year, and a credential stays active for 30 days past expiration before converting to inactive.

Use the Appraisal Subcommittee's National Registry, the federal database that lists every state-licensed and state-certified real estate appraiser in the United States, including Nevada's. The registry shows only licensed and certified appraisers; trainee-level credentials, such as Nevada's registered interns, are not federally recognized and do not appear. New credential data can take 30 to 35 days to appear after the state submits it.

You can verify a New Hampshire appraiser's credential through the Appraisal Subcommittee's National Appraiser Registry, which lists each state-credentialed appraiser's active status. New Hampshire's regulator is the Real Estate Appraiser Board within the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC), reachable at 603-271-2152 or OPLCLicensing2@oplc.nh.gov.

You can verify a New Jersey appraiser's credential on the National Registry maintained by the federal Appraisal Subcommittee, which lists every state-credentialed appraiser; New Jersey reported 2,438 credentialed appraisers on the Registry as of the 2025 review period. The New Jersey State Real Estate Appraiser Board will also verify a license or certification on request for a $40 fee.

You can verify a New Mexico appraiser's license through the Search License function on the board's NM-PLUS online licensing page, which shows current credential status. The National Registry of Real Estate Appraisers is another way to confirm whether an appraiser holds an active state credential. The New Mexico Real Estate Appraiser Board also issues certificates of good standing for $25.

Use the New York Department of State (DOS) online licensee search, linked from its real estate appraiser licensing page at dos.ny.gov. You can search by name or license number to confirm a license is current and see its category and expiration date. The same page lists disciplinary actions the Department has published against appraisers.

To verify a North Carolina real estate appraiser, request the statewide appraiser register from the North Carolina Appraisal Board by email. The register is free and arrives in Excel format within seven to ten business days. Licensed and certified appraisers who perform appraisals for federally related transactions must also appear on the ASC National Registry.

You can verify a North Dakota appraiser through the Real Estate Appraiser Qualifications and Ethics Board's rosters, which list every apprentice, licensed, certified residential, and certified general permittee, or through the ASC Appraiser Registry. Registry updates can take 30 to 35 days to appear after the Board submits them. Apprentice-level permittees do not appear on the Registry because the trainee level is not federally recognized.

You can verify an Ohio real estate appraiser through the license look-up page on the Ohio Division of Real Estate & Professional Licensing website, which shows the credential and its expiration date. The Division also runs applications and renewals through its online LPI Portal. For federally related transactions, the federal Appraisal Subcommittee's Appraiser Registry is a second source, and it receives data from Ohio at least monthly.

Oklahoma offers two ways to verify an appraiser. Use the online licensee lookup on the Oklahoma Real Estate Appraiser Board's website, or search the Appraiser Registry maintained by the federal Appraisal Subcommittee. The Registry lists State Licensed, Certified Residential, and Certified General appraisers eligible for federally related transactions, though new license data can take 30 to 35 days to appear. Trainees do not appear on the Registry because that level is not federally recognized.

Use the Oregon Appraiser Certification and Licensure Board's "Search for Appraisers" link on its licensing portal, which lists active appraisers, including Certified Residential and Certified General Appraisers. The Appraisal Subcommittee's Appraiser Registry is the national database of state licensed and certified appraisers; status stays active for 30 days past expiration before turning inactive, and Registered Appraiser Assistants do not appear on it.

Search the National Registry, the federal Appraisal Subcommittee database that lists state licensed and certified appraisers eligible for federally related transactions. Lenders and consumers use it to verify credential status. The Pennsylvania Board provides direct source verification of a license only to another state licensing agency, because of document fraud.

Search the federal Appraisal Subcommittee's Appraiser Registry at asc.gov, which lists every state-credentialed appraiser by name, credential level, and expiration date. You can also contact the Rhode Island Real Estate Appraisers Board at the Department of Business Regulation in Cranston. Trainee-level appraisers do not appear in the ASC registry, because trainees cannot independently appraise for federally related transactions.

Search the Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) Appraiser Registry, the federal database of State Licensed, Certified Residential, and Certified General appraisers in each state. States submit registry data at least monthly, and a new or renewed license can take up to 30 to 35 days to appear online. Apprentice (trainee) appraisers do not appear on the registry because the trainee level is not federally recognized, so verify those licenses with the South Carolina Real Estate Appraisers Board.

Use the Appraisal Subcommittee's (ASC) National Registry, the database lenders and consumers use to confirm a real estate appraiser's credential and good standing. Searching the appraiser's name shows the credential level (registered trainee, state-licensed, certified residential, or certified general) and active status. South Dakota's credentials are issued by the Appraiser Certification Program in the Department of Labor and Regulation.

You can verify a Tennessee appraiser's credential through the Appraisal Subcommittee of Congress's National Registry. The Registry lists appraisers in the three federally recognized classifications: State Licensed, State Certified Residential, and State Certified General. Trainee-level credential holders do not appear, because the trainee level is not federally recognized. New credential information can take up to 30-35 days to appear after a state submission.

You can verify a Texas appraiser through the Appraiser Registry maintained by the Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) at asc.gov, which lists state-credentialed appraisers and shows an "AQB Compliant: Yes" flag confirming the appraiser met the national education, experience, and exam criteria. Trainee credential holders do not appear on the registry, because the trainee level is not federally recognized. Allow up to 30-35 days for a new credential to appear, and send any record corrections to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB), since the ASC cannot change registry records.

Search the Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) National Registry to verify any Utah state-licensed or state-certified appraiser. Two limits apply: trainee-level credentials do not appear because that level is not federally recognized, and a new or renewed license can take 30-35 days to appear because states submit data at least monthly. To verify a trainee, contact the Utah Division of Real Estate at 801-530-6747.

Use the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation's (OPR) "Find a Professional" license lookup, available through its Online Services System. For federally related transactions, check the Appraisal Subcommittee's (ASC) National Registry, which lists state licensed and certified appraisers; allow 30-35 days for a new credential to appear. The Vermont Department of Taxes also publishes a list of appraisers approved for state property-valuation work.

You can verify a West Virginia appraiser through the Appraisal Subcommittee's (ASC) National Registry, the federal database of state licensed and certified appraisers. Trainee-level credentials, such as West Virginia's apprentice permit, do not appear there because the trainee level is not federally recognized. Registry status stays active for 30 days past a credential's expiration date, and new credential data can take 30 to 35 days to appear.

Search the Appraisal Subcommittee's National Registry, which lists every State Licensed, Certified Residential, and Certified General appraiser. Wisconsin submits its data directly to the registry, though updates can take 30 to 35 days to appear. A status stays active for 30 days past the expiration date and then converts to inactive, and corrections must be made through Wisconsin's Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS), not the ASC.

Use the Appraisal Subcommittee's (ASC) Appraiser Registry, which lists individuals each state has authorized to perform appraisals for federally related transactions. The ASC's state-by-state credential reports show a Wyoming appraiser's credential level and expiration date. Updates must be made through the Wyoming Board, not the ASC, and new data can take up to 35 days to appear after the state submits it. Trainee-level credential holders do not appear, because the trainee level is not federally recognized.