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How to Become an Appraiser in Utah 

Do you want to know how to get your appraisal license in Utah, or how to upgrade to a higher license level? No matter where you’re at in your appraisal career, McKissock Learning offers the appraisal courses and resources you need to achieve your professional goals. Here’s an overview of how to become an appraiser in Utah.  

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Utah Appraiser License: Trainee

Total Hours Required: 81 hrs
Mandatory Hours: —
Elective Hours: —
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How to become an appraiser in Utah 

To become a real estate appraiser in Utah, the first thing you’ll need to do is get your Trainee Appraiser license. As a Trainee Appraiser, you’ll work under the direct supervision of a Certified Supervisory Appraiser for a minimum of 6 months to acquire the work experience needed to become fully licensed or certified.  

Your supervisor will show you how to evaluate properties, research market trends, analyze comparable sales, and write appraisal reports. 

Here are the steps you’ll need to take to become a Trainee:  

Step 1: Complete the required education. 

You must pass 81 hours of Utah trainee appraiser education, which includes three AQB Basic Qualifying Education courses plus a mandatory Supervisor/Trainee course: 

  • Basic Appraisal Principles (30 hours) 
  • Basic Appraisal Procedures (30 hours) 
  • 15-Hour National USPAP Course (15 hours) 
  • Supervisor/Trainee Course for Utah (6 hours) 

Step 2: Find a supervisor. 

You’ll need to find a Certified Supervisory Appraiser who will oversee your work during your time as a Trainee. Your supervisor must be a Certified Residential or Certified General Appraiser who is licensed, active, in good standing, and has completed the 6-hour Supervisor/Trainee Course. Steps 1 and 2 can be completed concurrently. 

Step 3: Apply for your Trainee license. 

Apply to become a Trainee Appraiser by submitting a completed Appraisal Trainee Registration Packet to the Utah Division of Real Estate. The packet should include: 

  • Licensing Checklist 
  • Appraiser Trainee Registration form 
  • Appraiser Trainee Questionnaire 
  • Appraiser Education Log 
  • Education Certificates 
  • Two fingerprint cards 
  • Consent to Background Check 
  • Certificate of Legal Presence 
  • Registration fee 

Important: Verify all requirements with the Utah Division of Real Estate. For additional information, contact the Division at 801.530.6749. 

Next steps after becoming a Trainee Appraiser 

Once you’re officially registered as a Trainee Appraiser, you can begin working and earning money under your supervisor. On top of logging a specified number of appraisal experience hours, you’ll need to take additional licensing and certification courses and pass a national exam to become a fully licensed or certified appraiser in the state of Utah.  

You’ll need to work under a supervisor for at least 6–18 months before you’ll be eligible to obtain your Licensed, Certified Residential, or Certified General appraisal license.  

Then, you can begin to work independently (without a supervisor). While many appraisers choose to work for themselves as independent fee appraisers, you may also seek full-time employment at a bank, government agency, or large appraisal firm. 

Go to the “Licensed,” “Certified Residential,” and “Certified General” tabs at the top of this page to view the requirements for each classification. 

Utah Trainee Appraiser (81 hours) – AQB recommended course order 

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Required Education: 
81 Hours.
Basic Appraisal Principles – 30 hrs.
Basic Appraisal Procedures – 30 hrs.
National USPAP Course or Equivalent – 15 hours 
Appraiser Trainee & Supervisor Course – 6 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.

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Roster Required: yes
Roster Process:

Rosters are sent electronically each business day.

(Please allow 24 hrs. to post)

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Governing Agency

Utah Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board
Website: http://realestate.utah.gov/index.html
Phone: 8015306747
Fax: 8015264387
Address: PO Box 146711, Salt Lake City, UT 84114
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FAQs about how to become an appraiser in Utah 

How long does it take to become an appraiser in Utah? 

The first step—becoming a Trainee Appraiser—can be done in as little as a few weeks. The full process to become a Licensed, Certified Residential, or Certified General Appraiser can be done a little more than 6 months, 12 months, or 18 months, respectively. 

Which Utah appraisal license requires the least schooling? 

The Licensed Appraiser classification requires the least amount of education and experience. To become a Licensed Appraiser in Utah, you don’t need any college-level education. Also, the number of appraisal education hours needed to obtain this classification is lower compared to the other two license levels (Certified Residential and Certified General). The amount of required appraisal work experience is lower, too. 

Go to the “Licensed” tab at the top of this page for more info. 

What is the highest level of appraiser in Utah? 

The highest level of real estate appraiser is Certified General. Also known as commercial appraisers, Certified General Appraisers are allowed to appraise all types of real property in the state of Utah, from strip malls to airports. 

Go to the “Certified General” tab at the top of this page for more info. 

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