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  • Real Estate Appraiser Board

    The Real Estate Appraiser Board regulates individuals and firms that estimate the value of real estate, as well as appraisal management companies (AMCs), in accordance with federal guidelines. The Appraisal Subcommittee is the federal agency charged with oversight of state appraisal regulatory programs. The Appraisal Foundation, a non-profit entity designated by Congress as the source of appraisal qualifications and standards, serves as an umbrella organization for the Appraisal Standards Board and the Appraiser Qualifications Board.


    Important Notices Concerning Coronavirus (COVID-19):

    • Second option for fingerprinting now available. Learn more.
    • PSI test centers re-opened May 4, 2020. Updates: https://www.psionline.com/important-notice-update-concerning-covid-19-coronavirus/ 
     
    Licensing Section  (804) 367-2039
    Board Office  (804) 367-8552
    FAX  (866) 826-8863
    Email  REAppraisers@dpor.virginia.gov  
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    Forms & Applications

    Individuals | Business Entity Registration | Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs) | Education Providers 

    • Go to: Most Requested Forms (address change, criminal conviction reporting, certification request, etc.) 

    Applicants must read and understand the Real Estate Appraiser Board Regulations (PDF). Application fees are not refundable.

    DPOR Boards only accept the most recent versions of the applications provided below. DPOR Boards are not responsible for processing delays associated with forms that do not conform to this requirement. 

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    Individuals

    Read notice about AQB Criteria effective Jan. 1, 2015. 
    • License Application 
    • Learn more about Experience Requirements for appraiser licensure/certification   
    • Experience Log  
    • Experience Chart | Fee/Staff Appraisals 
    • Experience Chart | Ad Valorem Tax Appraisals 
    • Temporary License Application  
    • Trainee License Application  
    • Trainee Supervisor Verification Form  
    • Activate Application (for individuals who hold a current, inactive Virginia license)

    Business Entity Registration

    Corporation, partnership, association, etc. under which appraisal services are performed. NOT for AMCs (see below). 
    • Business Registration Application 

    Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs)

    • AMC License Application 
      -  Federally Regulated Appraisal Management Company Registration Application 
    • Owners & Controlling Person(s) Change Application 
    • Responsible Person Change Application 

    Education Providers

    • Instructor Certificate Application   
    • Pre-License Course Application for Initial Approval 
    • Pre-License Course RENEWAL Application  
    • Continuing Education Course Application 
    • Application for Supervisory/Trainee Appraiser Course 

    Laws & Regulations

    Sign up for email notification of regulatory action and meetings by registering here.
    Pending regulatory action (proposed changes, public hearings, etc.) 
    • Real Estate Appraiser Statutes | Regulations pdf or online  
    • Appraisal Management Company (AMC) Statutes | Regulations  pdf or online     
    • Guidance Documents on Virginia Regulatory Town Hall

    Meetings & Minutes

    Sign up for email notification of regulatory action and meetings by registering here.

    The Virginia Regulatory Town Hall provides access to the board's meeting schedule, agendas, and past meeting minutes

    Visit the Town Hall: http://www.townhall.virginia.gov/L/viewboard.cfm?boardid=90&display=meetings 

    Education & Exams


    FAQs about Appraiser Continuing Education (CE)  
    • AQB Real Property Appraiser Qualifications Criteria 
    • Board-Approved Pre-License Education Courses  
    • Link to list of AQB-Approved Real Property Courses 
      • NOTE: courses on the business appraisal and personal property list do not count toward pre-license or continuing education requirements  
       

    Examination Information

    • Second option for fingerprinting now available. Learn more. 
    • Important Notice Concerning the Coronavirus -  PSI test centers in Virginia re-opened on Monday, May 4, 2020.

            Updates:  https://www.psionline.com/important-notice-update-concerning-covid-19-coronavirus/

       

    • Applicants must obtain approval from the Board prior to taking the exam. 
    Exam Vendor  PSI (855) 340-3910
    Frequency and Dates of Exam  Contact PSI (855) 340-3910
    Deadline for Application   No application deadline.
    Allow two weeks for processing of exam application.
    Exam Fees (paid directly to PSI)
    Not refundable/transferable 
    $125 

     
    Exam Locations  Charlottesville, VA
    Richmond, VA
    Roanoke, VA
    Vienna, VA
    Virginia Beach, VA
    Johnson City, TN
    Salisbury, MD
    Questions About Exam Scheduling or Registration?   Only applicants approved by the Board should contact PSI at (855) 340-3910 or http://www.psiexams.com.
    Other Questions?  To obtain an application package or to check on the status of your application, contact the Board office at (804) 367-2039.

    Frequently Asked Questions  

    • FAQs about Appraiser Continuing Education (CE) 
    • Read About the Customary & Reasonable Fee Guidance Document 
     
    1. How do I contact the Board office? Will I be able to speak directly with a Board member?  
    2. What are the differences between sales prices, appraisals, and assessments? 
    3. How do I file a complaint against an appraiser? 
    4. I need to renew my registration, but I haven't received my renewal form. What do I need to do? 
    5. My renewal payment was one day late and I have always paid on time. Can you waive the late fee? 
    6. I did not renew on time because I didn't receive my renewal card. Do I still have to pay a late fee or reinstate my registration? 
    7. Does the Board office use the date of receipt or the postmark date to determine whether an application or renewal was received on time? 
    8. My address and/or name has changed. What do I need to do to notify the Board? 

    1. How do I contact the Board office? Will I be able to speak directly with a Board member? 

    You may reach the Board office by phone at 804-367-2039 (Licensing Section) or 804-367-8552 (Board Office), by FAX at 1-866-826-8863, or by e-mail at REAppraisers@dpor.virginia.gov.Additionally, if you have information that you would like to mail to the Board, please send it to:

    Real Estate Appraiser Board
    Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
    9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400
    Richmond, VA 23233

    The Board members do not work in the Board office. They come into the Board offices for Board meetings and hearings, but are not here on a daily basis.Board office staff members can answer your questions and are trained to process all information that comes into the Board office. Please do not contact Board members directly.

    2. What are the differences between sales prices, appraisals, and assessments?

    Sales price is the actual price a buyer pays for a particular property. An appraisal is a detailed single property valuation, and may be obtained any time throughout the year. Appraisals can have a variety of purposes, such as for mortgage loan, sale, home equity loan, and real estate valuations. An assessment is a mass appraisal of property as of January 1 each year for tax purposes. Assessments are based on large numbers of sales that are analyzed to determine values for large groups of similar properties.

    3. How do I file a complaint against an appraiser?

    Appraisers are required to comply with Board regulations and the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. If you believe an appraiser may have violated state regulations or federal standards, you may file a complaint with DPOR's Regulatory Programs and Compliance Section.

    4. I need to renew my license, but I haven't received my renewal form. What do I need to do?

    Send in the renewal fee, make checks payable to the Treasurer of Virginia, and include your license/certificate number on your check. Please complete the Name/Address Change Form if you have moved or changed your name. Mail this information to:
    Real Estate Appraiser Board

    Department of Professional & Occupational Regulation
    9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400
    Richmond, VA 23233

    You CANNOT continue to practice in Virginia after your license has expired.

    5. My renewal payment was one day late and I have always paid on time. Can you waive the late fee?

    No. The Board's regulations provide a 30-day period after the expiration date in which a license may be renewed without penalty (therefore, your payment is actually 31 days late). Staff cannot waive the fee. Board regulations state that if the requirements for renewal of a license, including receipt of the fee by the board, are not complete within 30 days of the expiration date, a reinstatement fee is required.

    6. I did not renew on time because I didn't receive my renewal card. Do I still have to pay a late fee or reinstate my registration?

    Yes. Board regulations state that failure to receive the renewal notice does not relieve the licensee of the obligation to renew.

    7. Does the Board office use the date of receipt or the postmark date to determine whether an application or renewal was received on time?

    The date the application or renewal was received in the agency determines whether it is on time, not the postmark date. If the renewal fee is received after the due date, you will be required to pay the reinstatement fee. If the reinstatement fee is received after the due date, you will be required to reapply for licensure, meeting all current requirements.

    8. My address and/or name has changed. What do I need to do to notify the Board?

    Many Boards allow you to update your ADDRESS using Online Services, so login to your personal profile to see if this is an option for your license type. The alternative is to complete, print, sign, and submit an Address Change Form to the Board office by mail. Unless updated online, all Address Change Forms must be received by the Board in writing. When providing a post office box as the mailing address, it must be accompanied by the physical address.

    To report a NAME CHANGE: complete, print, sign, and submit a Name Change Form to the Board office. All name changes must be received by the Board in writing. Individual name change requests must be accompanied by a copy of a marriage certificate, divorce decree, court order, or other official documentation that verifies the name change.

    Real Estate Appraiser Board

    Board Executive Director

    Christine Martine 

    Board Administrator

    Jim Chapman

    Member Roster

    H. Glenn James
    Licensee Member
    Term ends April 2, 2021
    Heather Placer 
    Licensee Member
    Term ends April 2, 2024
    Mark Chapin
    Appraisal Management Company Representative
    Term ends April 2, 2022
    Kelvin Bratton | BOARD VICE-CHAIR
    Licensee Member
    Term ends April 2, 2021
    Fred Levine
    Mortgage Lending Industry Representative
    Term ends April 2, 2022
    Jason Inge
    Citizen Member
    Term ends April 2, 2024
    Richard D. Stuchell | BOARD CHAIR
    Licensee Member
    Term ends April 2, 2024
    Edythe Kelleher
    Citizen Member 
    Term ends April 2, 2022
    Robert O. Rochester 
    Licensee Member
    Terms ends April 2, 2021
    Todd Canterbury
    Licensee Member
    Term ends June 30, 2024

    Board members are appointed by the Governor. To learn more about the gubernatorial appointment process, visit the Secretary of the Commonwealth's website. 

    News & Publications

    Sign up for email notification of regulatory action and meetings by registering here.

    Board News

    • FAQs about Appraiser Continuing Education (CE) 
    • Read About the Customary & Reasonable Fee Guidance Document 
    • Learn about Regulations amended Aug. 1, 2015, that make minor changes and adjust fees.
    • New issue of Virginia Appraiser newsletter now available. (Issues from prior years archived under the Board Newsletters page and the "Virginia Appraiser" tab.) 
    • Read important notice about new AQB Criteria. Background check implementation delayed until Jan. 1, 2017. All other requirements effective Jan. 1, 2015.

    Press Releases

    View most recent Appraiser License Revocations media advisory.

    Military and Veterans Services

    DPOR stands ready to assist veterans and active-duty military personnel as they maintain or transition to civilian careers requiring professional credentials.

    Active-duty military personnel and their spouses having served outside the U.S., as well as certain diplomatic service members and veterans, may be eligible to receive up to a five-year extension for meeting license renewal requirements (pursuant to Section 54.1-117 of the Code of Virginia).

    Spouses of active-duty military personnel assigned to a duty station in Virginia are eligible for expedited processing using the Military Spouse Expedited License Application (PDF). A temporary, non-renewable 12-month license for certain military spouses licensed in another state who need more time to meet Virginia-specific requirements is also an option if necessary. [Section 54.1-119] 

    • Military spouses also can get help covering the costs of transferring their professional licenses or certifications when they experience a permanent-change-of-station move with their service member spouse.

     

    For honorably discharged veterans, “substantially equivalent” military training, education, or experience may be credited toward certain license requirements (pursuant to Section 54.1-118). In addition, the Virginia Department of Veterans Services may reimburse veterans for the cost of license or certification exams. 

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    Renew a license

    ALL license types  

    • Except appraiser course, school, and temporary  
    • Except Appraisal Management Company (AMC)


    Reinstate an expired license

    ALL license types 

    • Except appraiser course, school, and temporary
    • Except Appraisal Management Company (AMC)

    Re-approve a course

    Course licenses only

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