How to Get an Appraiser License in Michigan

STEP 3: Submit the Application and fee to MI LARA which includes:

1. Forms (Limited Appraiser Application)
2. Fees (included on application)
3. Education – completion certificates and/or official college transcripts
4. Experience (Experience Log)

STEP 4: Fingerprint and background check is required. All applicants for initial registration, licensure or certification are required to complete a criminal records check of both state and FBI records. Please contact MILARA at 517.335.9700.

Additional Helpful Links and Resource Downloads:

• Michigan Licensing Information
• Course Requirements by State
• How to Become an Appraiser eBook
• Appraisal Salary Guide
• How to Get Licensed Infographic

Education Requirements

As a condition for the renewal of licensure as a limited real estate appraiser, a certified general real estate appraiser, a certified residential real estate appraiser, or a state licensed real estate appraiser, a licensee shall complete the minimum continuing education requirements described in the AQB criteria. Licensees must also complete the 7-hour national USPAP update course, or its equivalent, and at least 2 hours of continuing education devoted to Michigan appraiser license law and rules at least every 2 years. 

The AQB requires completion of the equivalent of fourteen class hours of instruction in courses or seminars for each year during the period preceding the renewal.  Renewal cycle is every 2 year and end on 7/31 on even years.

Credentialed appraisers are required to complete continuing education for a partial year in a continuing education cycle as follows: 

• For continuing education cycle periods of 185 days or more, 14 hours of continuing education is required. 
• For continuing education cycle periods of less than 185 days, no hours of continuing education are required.

Renewing a License

Limited Real Estate Appraiser

• The Limited Real Estate Appraiser license expires biennially on July 31st.
• The renewal notification will be mailed to the home address that is on file with the Department approximately 60 days prior to the date of renewal.
• The license must be renewed online using a debit or credit card containing a MasterCard, Visa, or Discover logo or by electronic check (e-check).

• The renewal fee is $250.  Payments received by mail or in person will not be accepted and the renewal will not be processed.
• If a licensee fails to renew online and/or fails to meet all renewal requirements by the expiration date of the license, the licensee cannot legally practice and may be subject to disciplinary action if the individual continues to practice.
• Renew ONLINE
• Renewal Fees

State Licensed, Certified Residential and Certified General Real Estate Appraiser

• The State Licensed, Certified Residential and Certified General Real Estate Appraiser license expires biennially on July 31st.
• The renewal notification will be mailed to the home address that is on file with the Department approximately 60 days prior to the date of renewal.
• The license must be renewed online using a debit or credit card containing a MasterCard, Visa, or Discover logo or by electronic check (e-check).
• The renewal fee is $350.  Payments received by mail or in person will not be accepted and the renewal will not be processed.
• If a licensee fails to renew online and/or fails to meet all renewal requirements by the expiration date of the license, the licensee cannot legally practice and may be subject to disciplinary action if the individual continues to practice.
• Renew ONLINE
• Renewal Fees

Change of Address

Licensees must ensure the Department has the most current address on file so that the renewal notification will be received.

STEP 1: Hold a valid appriasal license and successfully complete the additional required qualifying education courses (see course requirements below by license level). Successful completion of qualifying education courses requires passing the course final examination for each course with a proctor. (Course Online Proctoring Policy and Requirements)

STEP 2: Complete and document all required experience hours for your upgrade level.

• Licensed Residential Appraiser – Provide 1,000 hours of acceptable and verifiable appraisal experience acquired over a minimum of 6 months
• Certified Residential Appraiser – Provide 1,500 hours of acceptable and verifiable appraisal experience acquired over a minimum of 12 months
• Certified General Appraiser – Provide 3,000 hours of acceptable and verifiable appraisal experience acquired over a minimum of 18 months of which a minimum of 1,500 hours must be non-residential real property appraisal experience

STEP 3: Complete courses and maintain copies of transcripts for all college level

requirements.

• Certified Residential Appraiser – (See table at top of page or view requirements HERE)
• Certified General Appraiser – You must have a Bachelor’s degree or higher.

STEP 4: Submit the Application package which includes:

1. Forms (Appraiser Application) 
2. Fees (on application)
3. Education – completion certificates and/or official college transcripts
4. Experience (Experience Log)
5. Background information for criminal records check. All applicants for initial registration, licensure or certification are required to complete a criminal records check of both state and FBI records. Please contact MILARA at 517.335.9700.

STEP 5: Examination Process Must pass the national examination approved by AQB and MI LARA. Michigan national exam provider is PSI.

• (PSI – MI National Exam Provider Website)
• (MI National Exam Candidate Handbook)

Additional Helpful Links and Resource Dowloads:

• AQB – National Exam Content Outline
• PSI – MI National Exam Provider Website
• MI National Exam Candidate Handbook
• AQB Licensing Exam Information
• Your Guide to an Appraisal License Upgrade eBook
• How to Upgrade Your License Infographic

*Continuing education requirements and process for license upgrade displayed in above renewal section.