ATTENTION:

Effective April 1, 2012, all new license applications must be submitted online.

Effective May 1, 2012, all duplicate license and letter of certification requests must be submitted online.

Paper service requests will no longer be accepted and will be returned to the address indicated on the application.

On December 9, 2011, the Appraiser Qualifications Board of The Appraisal Foundation adopted changes to the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria that will become effective January 1, 2015. Read more

Reciprocity or Endorsement

DCBOREA accepts reciprocity from all states except Maryland. Reciprocity applicants must complete the DC application packet. Maryland applicants may apply for DC appraiser credentials by the endorsement program. Simply complete the DC application packet, submit copies of education hours and the experience log that was submitted to Maryland. Application packets may be requested by calling Pearson VUE on 888-204-6206.

• 2009 Annual Report (pdf)
• 2008 Annual Report (pdf)
• The District Appraiser Fall 2010 Newsletter (pdf)

Licensing Examinations for Appraisers are administered by Pearson VUE

• Schedule an Exam
• Locate Test Center
• Licensing Exams FAQs (pdf)

These links take you to resource information and forms that are required to obtain your license from the District of Columbia.

• Appraiser Experience Log Sheet (pdf)
• CAP Approved Courses (pdf)
• Course Tracking Worksheet (pdf)
• Candidate Handbook (pdf)
• List of Approved Providers and Courses (pdf)
• Education Provider Course Approval Application (pdf)
• Other Publications

Online licensing services are a quick, convenient, and environmentally responsible way to manage your licensing needs.

• Online Service
• Application for New Appraiser License (pdf)
• Information /Instructions for New Appraiser License (pdf)
• Guide to Understanding the 2008 Qualification Criteria (pdf)
• Requirements for Applicants Effective July 1 2006 (pdf)

The Board is committed to professional development and consumer protection. The following links provide a wealth of additional information.

• The Appraisal Foundation
• Appraisal Subcommittee
• The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
• Federal Housing Administration
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
• DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs