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The information contained below is designed to provide a summary of the minimum education, experience, and examination requirements established by the Wisconsin Real Estate Appraiser Board http://www.drl.state.wi.us/index.html. The information provided below can be found on the Board's website. However, we recommend you contact the Appraisal Board for more detailed information and for any changes which may have occurred.

To Get A Wisconsin Appraisal License, a person must:

1. Obtain application and examination information from the Wisconsin Department of Regulation & Licensing.
2. Submit verification of education and experience to the Department for review.

Licensed Appraiser: Completion of program of study for licensed appraisers of at least 90 hours of instruction covering topics indicated in Wis. Admin. Code, RL 84.04 and Chapter 458 of the Wisconsin Statutes. Completion of 500 hours of appraisal experience

Certified Residential Appraiser: Completion of a program of study for certified residential appraisers of at least 120 hours of instruction covering topics indicated in Wis Admin. Code, RL 84.02. Completion 2,500 hours of appraisal experience in not less than 24 months

Certified General Appraiser: Completion of a program of study for certified general appraisers of at least 180 hours of instruction covering topics indicated in Wis. Admin Code, 84.03. Completion of 3,000 hours of appraisal experience in not less than 30 months, of which no more than 50% can be residential appraisal experience.

3. Pass the state examination on Wisconsin regulations. Schedule and pass the national examination for the type of credential for which you are applying. All three types of credential require applicants to pass an examination on Wisconsin regulations governing appraisal practices in the state. Applicants are also required to pass a national examination on appraisal practice specific to the type of credential for which they are applying. These examinations are currently administered by PSI for Wisconsin. Information on the examinations may be obtained on their web site, and applicants for a Wisconsin license will also receive information on paper regarding the examinations.
4. A credential to practice will be mailed after verification of passing the national examination is received.

Convictions and Pending Charges: Convictions of crimes or pending charges may be grounds for denial of license if the circumstances of the conviction or charge are substantially related to professional practice.

Federal Regulations:
Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP)
The Appraisal Foundation
1029 Vermont Avenue NW, Suite 900
Washington, DC 20005
Telephone: (202) 347-7722

Wisconsin Department Contact:
Business & Design Professions - Appraiser
Department of Regulation and Licensing
1400 East Washington Avenue PO BOX: 8935
Madison, WI 53708-8935
Telephone: (608) 266-5511

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