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Connecticut Appraiser License Requirements 

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Connecticut Appraiser License: Provisional 

Total Hours Required: 78 hrs
Mandatory Hours: —
Elective Hours: —
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How to become an appraiser in Connecticut 

Your path to become an appraiser begins at the trainee level. In Connecticut, trainees are called Provisional Appraisers. As a licensed Provisional Appraiser, you’ll work under a Certified Supervisory Appraiser to complete your on-the-job training. Your supervisor will teach you how to evaluate properties, complete market research, and write appraisal reports.  

Earn your Provisional Appraiser license 

Here’s an overview of the steps you’ll need to follow to get your Provisional license:  

Step 1: Complete the required education. 

You’ll need to pass 78 hours of Connecticut trainee appraiser education, which includes: 

  • Three Basic Qualifying Education courses (75 hours) 
  • One CT Appraisal Law with Supervisory/Provisional Education course (3 hours) 

Step 2: Connect with a Supervisory Appraiser. 

You’ll need to have a Certified Residential or Certified General Appraiser agree to act as your Supervisory Appraiser as you gain work experience. You can begin searching for a supervisor while you complete your required education.  

Step 3: Apply for your Provisional license. 

To apply for your Provisional Appraiser license, you’ll need to submit the following to the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection: 

  • Real Estate Appraiser Application 
  • Provisional Appraiser Sponsor Form 
  • Education completion certificates 
  • Application fee 
  • Fingerprints 

Important: Double-check all requirements with your state’s licensing board. For additional information, contact the Connecticut Real Estate Appraisers Commission at 860.713.6000. 

Next steps to become a certified appraiser in Connecticut 

Once you receive your State Provisional Appraiser license, you can begin working and earning money under your supervisor. Meanwhile, you will continue your journey toward becoming a fully certified appraiser in Connecticut. Along with gaining your required work experience hours, you will also need to complete additional appraisal education and pass the national appraiser licensing exam. 

You must work with a supervisor for at least 12–18 months before applying for your Certified Residential or Certified General Appraiser license, at which point you’ll be able to work independently (without a supervisor) and even start your own business.  

Go to the “Certified Residential” and “Certified General” tabs at the top of this page to view the requirements for earning those licenses. 

Connecticut Provisional Appraiser (78 hours) – AQB recommended course order 

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Required Education: 
78 Hours.
   Basic Appraisal Principles – 30 hours 
   Basic Appraisal Procedures – 30 hours 
   National USPAP Course or Equivalent – 15 hours
   2022-2024 Mandatory CT Appraisal Law Course Supervisory/Provisional Education – 3 hours
 

2015 AQB Supervisor/Trainee Course Requirement: Both the Trainee Appraiser and Supervisory Appraiser shall be required to complete a course that, at minimum, complies with the specifications for course content established by the AQB. The course must be completed by the Trainee Appraiser prior to obtaining a Trainee Appraiser credential, and completed by the Supervisory Appraiser prior to supervising a Trainee Appraiser.

 

Experience: N/A

 

College Education: N/A

Online Limitations

No online limitations.

Roster

Roster Required: yes

Governing Agency

Connecticut Real Estate Appraisal Division
Website: https://portal.ct.gov/DCP/License-Services-Division/All-License-Applications/Real-Estate-Appraisers
Phone: 8607136135
Fax: 8607137239
Address: State Office Building, Hartford, CT 06106
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Good to Know: FAQs about how to become an appraiser in Connecticut 

How long can you be a Provisional Appraiser in CT? 

As a Connecticut real estate appraiser, you can stay at the provisional level for 1–6 years. According to Connecticut Administrative Code Section 20-504-4, you must be a Provisional Appraiser for a minimum of 1 year, but no more than 6 years maximum. 

What are the continuing education requirements for Provisional Appraisers in CT? 

Connecticut appraisers are required to obtain 28 continuing education (CE) hours every two years, including a 7-hour National USPAP Update course and a 3-hour Connecticut Appraisal Law course. Provisional Appraisers must complete at least one pre-licensing course each continuing education cycle, which will also count toward your required elective CE hours.  

Get more info on CE requirements. 

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