Texas Appraisal License Requirements

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7 Mandatory Hours
21 Elective Hours
28 Total Hours

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This appraisal licensing information summarizes the minimum requirements established by the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB). We recommend you contact the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) for more detailed information or changes.

Texas Appraisal: All

Total Hours Required: 28
Mandatory Hours: 7
Elective Hours: 21
Renewal Cycle in Years: 2
Education Cycle in Months: 24
Texas Appraisers are required to complete 28 continuing education hours every 24 months. Of the 28 hours, 7 hours must be the National USPAP Update course or Equivalent.

*Note: In addition to the 28 hours all appraiser trainees and their supervising appraisers must complete a Board approved Appraiser Trainee/Supervisory Appraiser course before renewing their license. Appraiser trainees and sponsoring appraisers will need to retake and complete an Appraiser Trainee/Supervisory Appraiser course at least once every four years.

Roster

Roster Required: yes
Roster Process: Students must complete the required DERF form provided by the school for any completion after 9/1/2019. 
Student will be provided this form via email within 1 business day of completion of this course.  Once the students signs the completed form, they must return back to the school in order for the school to submit their completion to the TALCB.

Students that have completed an approved Texas Appraiser Trainee/Supervisory Appraiser course (ATSA) should receive a course completion certificate to submit to TALCB by email to documents@talcb.texas.gov. Credit will not be awarded for ATSA course completions submitted on a Roster or Distance Education Reporting Form. Therefore, please submit to documents@talcb.texas.gov.

*Note: until we receive your signed/completed form, we are unable to submit your completion to the board.
Roster Sent: Every 7 days

Governing Agency

Name: Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB)
Phone: 5129363001
Fax: 5129369366
Website: http://www.talcb.state.tx.us
Address: 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin, TX 78701
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Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It's ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.