How to Get an Appraiser License in the Virgin Islands

STEP 3: Submit the Application and fee to VI REAB which includes:

1. Forms (Application)
2. Fees (Fee Schedule at bottom)
3. Education – completion certificates and/or official college transcripts
4. Experience (Experience Log in application packet)

STEP 4: Fingerprint and background check is required by AQB. Contact the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) Background Character Check – St. Croix: (340) 772-9111 or St. Thomas / St. John: (340) 776-9110

Additional Helpful Links and Resource Downloads:

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

All Virgin Islands appraiser licenses are issued on an annual basis from date of issuance to December 31 of each calendar year.

Renewal Process

Education Requirements

• Virgin Island Appraisers are required to complete 14 continuing education hours every 12 months.
• Seven (7) hours of National USPAP Update or Equivalent must be taken every two years.

Renewal of License Requires:

• In order to renew both a professional and or business license, visit the Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs website ( www.dlca.vi.gov), and follow the simple steps in order to obtain a reference number and choose your payment option.
• A favorable tax approval is required and shall be provided electronically from the VIBIR.
• Information on Tax Clearance Letter.

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.

• 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.

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

STEP 4: Submit the Application package which includes:

1. Forms (Application)
2. Fees (Fee schedule)
3. Education – completion certificates and/or official college transcripts 
4. Experience (Experience Log in application packet) 
5. Background information for criminal records check. Contact the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) Background Character Check – St. Croix: (340) 772-9111 or St. Thomas / St. John: (340) 776-9110

STEP 5: Examination Process Must pass the national examination approved by AQB and VI DLCA. Virgin Islands national exam provider is PSI.

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

Additional Helpful Links and Resource Dowloads:

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