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Real Estate Appraiser
Governing Authority
Alaska Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers, under the Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (CBPL), Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development (DCCED)
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75 hrs
TRAINEE ED.
150 hrs
LICENSED RES. ED.
1,500 hrs
CERT. RES. EXP.
3,000 hrs
CERT. GEN. EXP.
Real estate appraiser licensing follows a tiered path. Each level builds on the previous one with additional education and experience.
Scope: May appraise only those properties that the supervisory appraiser is permitted to appraise. Must work under direct supervision at all times.
Degree: No college degree required
Scope: Non-complex 1-4 unit residential properties with transaction value up to $1,000,000. Complex 1-4 unit residential properties up to $250,000. Non-residential properties with transaction value up to $250,000.
Degree: Associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university
Scope: All 1-4 unit residential properties regardless of value or complexity. Non-residential properties with transaction value up to $250,000.
Degree: Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
Scope: All types of real property regardless of value or complexity, including commercial, industrial, agricultural, and residential properties.
Complete required qualifying education (75-300 hours depending on tier)
Submit application to the Alaska Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers with required fees
Complete fingerprinting and background check
Gain required experience hours under a certified supervisory appraiser
Pass the national Uniform Licensing & Certification Exam
Receive license and register on ASC National Registry
Minimum Age
18 years old
Background Check
Background check and fingerprinting required as part of the application process.
Fingerprinting
Required
USPAP Requirement
15-hour National USPAP Course required for initial licensing. 7-hour USPAP Update Course required every 2 years for renewal.
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Online courses: Allowed
Trainees gain experience under supervision — no experience required to become a trainee
No exam required at this level
Must work under a certified supervisory appraiser. Supervisor must directly supervise trainee on each appraisal assignment. Supervisor must review and sign all trainee reports.
Max trainees per supervisor: 3
Must hold a certified license (Certified Residential or Certified General) in good standing. Must complete a Supervisory Appraiser/Trainee Appraiser course.
May appraise only those properties that the supervisory appraiser is permitted to appraise. Must work under direct supervision at all times.
Online courses: Allowed
1,000 hours of appraisal experience obtained over a minimum of 6 months.
Exam: Uniform Licensing & Certification Exam — Licensed Residential
Provider: Prometric or PSI
Fee: $100
No college degree required
AQB does not require a degree at this level
Non-complex 1-4 unit residential properties with transaction value up to $1,000,000. Complex 1-4 unit residential properties up to $250,000. Non-residential properties with transaction value up to $250,000.
Online courses: Allowed
1,500 hours of appraisal experience obtained over a minimum of 12 months.
Exam: Uniform Licensing & Certification Exam — Certified Residential
Provider: Prometric or PSI
Fee: $100
Associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university
Alaska follows AQB minimum: Associate degree for Certified Residential
All 1-4 unit residential properties regardless of value or complexity. Non-residential properties with transaction value up to $250,000.
Online courses: Allowed
1,500 hours must be in non-residential appraisal work
3,000 hours of appraisal experience obtained over a minimum of 18 months, with at least 1,500 hours in non-residential appraisal work.
Exam: Uniform Licensing & Certification Exam — Certified General
Provider: Prometric or PSI
Fee: $100
Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
Alaska follows AQB minimum: Bachelor's degree for Certified General
All types of real property regardless of value or complexity, including commercial, industrial, agricultural, and residential properties.
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| Tier | Application | Exam | Background | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trainee | $250 | — | $50–$75 | — |
| Licensed Residential | $150 application + $350 initial certification | $100 | — | $40 |
| Certified Residential | $150 application + $350 initial certification | $100 | — | $40 |
| Certified General | $150 application + $350 initial certification | $100 | — | $40 |
The National Registry fee ($40/year) is paid to the federal Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) and applies to all appraisers performing federally-related transactions.
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CE Hours Per Cycle
28 hours
(AQB minimum: 28 hrs)
Renewal Cycle
2 years
USPAP Update
7-Hour USPAP Update required each cycle
Renewal Fee
$250
28 hours of continuing education every 2 years, including the 7-hour USPAP Update course. Alaska follows the AQB minimum CE requirements. First-cycle licensees (less than 2 years licensed) only complete 14 hours of CE for first renewal, including 7-hour USPAP. 100% of CE may be completed online (effective March 5, 2023, per 12 AAC 70.220).
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Alaska allows out-of-state appraisers to practice via temporary practice permits. Appraisers must hold a valid credential in their home state.
Temporary practice: Temporary Practice Permits are available for out-of-state appraisers who hold a valid license or certification in their home state.
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Important: Federal Requirement for Appraisers
All state-licensed and state-certified appraisers who perform appraisals in connection with federally related transactions must be listed on the ASC National Registry.
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Unique to Alaska
Alaska follows AQB minimums for all tiers. The state's remote geography and limited population density can make finding a supervisory appraiser and accumulating experience hours more challenging than in more populated states.
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Official Sources
RE Appraiser requirements in Alaska verified against Alaska Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers, under the Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (CBPL), Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development (DCCED), April 2026.
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