How much does it cost to renew a real estate appraiser license?

There is no single national renewal fee; each state appraiser regulatory agency sets its own renewal fee, and renewal cycles differ by state. Separately, licensed and certified appraisers pay a $40 annual National Registry fee to the Appraisal Subcommittee to remain listed on the Appraiser Registry as eligible to perform appraisals for federally related transactions.

The annual license fee is $335 for Trainee and State Registered Real Property Appraisers, and $375 for Licensed, Certified Residential, and Certified General appraisers, with the $375 including the $40 Washington Registry fee. Fees are payable during September each year. If you do not pay by October 31, the Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board adds a $250 delinquent charge.

Renewing a Registered Apprentice or State Registered credential in Arkansas costs $125 on time (a $200 statutory fee less a $75 discount), due by December 31 each year. State Licensed, Certified Residential, and Certified General credentials renew by June 30 for $265 ($300 less the $75 discount, plus the $40 National Registry fee). A late renewal adds $50 for each month or partial month past the deadline.

A Kentucky appraiser certificate or license renews on a two-year cycle, and the biennial renewal fee is $1,100, due by July 1 of each odd-numbered calendar year. Proof of 28 hours of continuing education must reach the board by May 31 of the odd year. Missing the July 1 renewal deadline adds a $200 late fee, and submitting continuing education late adds another $400.

Renewing a Maine appraiser license costs $380.00. The renewal fee is the same for certified general, certified residential, licensed residential, and trainee credentials, and a $50.00 late fee applies after the expiration date. You must also have completed 14 hours of approved continuing education before you submit the renewal, not merely intend to complete it.

Renewing a Massachusetts real estate appraiser license costs $350 for Certified General, Certified Residential, and State Licensed appraisers, and $113 for Trainees. A $57 late fee is added if the renewal is received after the license expiration date. Renewals are submitted online through the eLIPSE portal, and the option to renew appears only within 90 days of the expiration date.

Nevada appraiser credentials renew every 2 years. The renewal fee is $335 for Licensed and Certified Residential appraisers, $435 for Certified General, and $205 for an intern registration. You must also complete 30 hours of approved continuing education, including the 7-hour National USPAP Update Course, within the 2 years before applying. Nevada allows no grace period: renewing within 1 year after expiration costs 150% of the renewal fee, and a later renewal requires applying as for an original license.

Oregon charges $640 to renew a real property appraiser license or certificate for a two-year period, per the board's fee schedule. Renewal also requires at least 28 hours of continuing education, including the 7-Hour National USPAP course, and an annual federal registry fee set by the Appraisal Subcommittee applies. A $500 late fee is added if the renewal is received after the expiration date.

Renewing a Certified Residential or Certified General appraiser license in Vermont costs $275 for the two-year cycle, with renewal due May 31 of even years. Trainee registrations cost $115 and renew annually on October 31. Appraisal management companies pay a separate $345 annual renewal.