Most states allow you to go all the way to a certified general license without ever becoming a trainee first. There are a few states that require a licensing exam at the trainee level.

You should check with your state Appraisal Board to determine what the requirements are in your state.

Below is a table with links to the Appraisal Board for every state. Clicking that link should take you directly to their website for information.

Alabama	Hawaii	Michigan	North Carolina	Texas
Arizona	Idaho	Minnesota	North Dakota	Utah
Arkansas	Illinois	Mississippi	Ohio	Vermont
California	Indiana	Missouri	Oklahoma	Virgin Islands
Colorado	Iowa	Montana	Oregon	Virginia
Connecticut	Kansas	Nebraska	Pennsylvania	Washington
Delaware	Kentucky	Nevada	Puerto Rico	West Virginia
District of Columbia	Louisiana	New Jersey	Rhode Island	Wisconsin
Florida	Maine	New Mexico	South Carolina	Wyoming
Georgia	Maryland	New York	South Dakota