Licensure Application Process

Idaho law requires the licensure of all persons who practice or offer to practice as a real estate appraiser in the State of Idaho.  Licensure is available through both examination and reciprocity.  Idaho currently maintains reciprocity agreements with Wyoming, Washington, Utah, Oregon & Louisiana.  

There are specific education & experience requirements for those seeking licensure by examination. Those requirements are outlined in Board Rules.  Additional information is available on the Trainee Registration page.

The AQB rules are changing for licensure requirements as of January 1, 2008. Idaho has adopted the “segmented” approach. In order to be considered under this approach, all of an applicants’ educational requirements must have been met prior to January 1, 2008.  

> Please note that in order to be eligible under the segmented approach, all education and experience credit must be received and approved by the board, the exam must be taken and passed, and the board must have issued the license prior to January 1, 2011. There is no grace period under these requirements. < 

Application is a multiple-stage process.

1.      Submit a complete application to board. 

2.      Board office will review the application and notify you of any items that are incomplete. 

3.   You will be sent a letter requesting 2 work samples selected from your experience log.

4.   Once your work samples are received, the board will review the application and work samples at their next scheduled board meeting.  PLEASE NOTE THAT COMPLETED APPLICATION INCLUDING ALL WORK SAMPLES MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE BOARD OFFICE AT LEAST 30 DAYS PRIOR TO A SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING.   

5.    If all information is NOT approved by board, you will be sent a letter requesting additional information or clarification.

>  Work sample changes or additional information requested by the board must be re-submitted for review at next scheduled board meeting.  You will not receive approval to take the exam until your application is complete and approved by the board.

6.      Once your application is approved by board, you will be sent a letter with information regarding the exam.

>  The Exam must be taken and passed. The national standardized exam dates, locations, and times are determined by Pearson VUE.

>    You must submit the original exam completion certificate from Pearson VUE.

>    Your license will be issued and mailed to you.

Idaho law and rule also provide for the issuance of a Temporary Practice permit for those currently licensed in another state.

Licensure Requirements

Before January 1, 2008            After January 1, 2008

You may download the Experience Log Instructions, the Experience Log, the Applicant Appraisal Review Checklist.  The applications for licensure by Reciprocity or Examination, and for a Temporary Permit may also be downloaded.  You may also request any application by writing:

Real Estate Appraiser Board
Bureau of Occupational Licenses
1109 Main St., Suite 220
Boise, ID 83702-5642

rea@ibol.idaho.gov

Last Modified - May 13, 2008