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Real Estate Appraiser
Governing Authority
Indiana Real Estate Appraiser Licensure and Certification Board, administered by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA/PLA)
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75 hrs
TRAINEE ED.
150 hrs
LICENSED RES. ED.
2,500 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: Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university (Indiana exceeds AQB minimum of Associate degree)
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 institution
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 Indiana Real Estate Appraiser Licensure and Certification Board with required fees
Complete 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 required as part of the application process.
Fingerprinting
Not 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
Exam: Indiana Appraiser Trainee Examination
Provider: Pearson VUE (since February 21, 2025; previously PSI)
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: Pearson VUE (since February 21, 2025)
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
2,500 hours of acceptable appraisal experience in no fewer than 24 months. Indiana exceeds the AQB minimum of 1,500 hours.
Exam: Uniform Licensing & Certification Exam — Certified Residential
Provider: Pearson VUE (since February 21, 2025)
Fee: $100
Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university (Indiana exceeds AQB minimum of Associate degree)
Indiana exceeds AQB minimum: Bachelor's degree required 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
2,000 hours must be in non-residential appraisal work
3,000 hours of acceptable appraisal experience in no fewer than 30 months, including 2,000 hours in non-residential appraisal work. Indiana exceeds the AQB minimum of 18 months/1,500 non-residential hours.
Exam: Uniform Licensing & Certification Exam — Certified General
Provider: Pearson VUE (since February 21, 2025)
Fee: $100
Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution
Indiana 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 | $100 application + $110 issuance fee = $210 total (paid in two steps; issuance fee paid by credit/debit card after Issuance Approved notification) | — | $50–$75 | — |
| Licensed Residential | $100 application + $110 issuance fee = $210 total | $100 | — | $40 |
| Certified Residential | $100 application + $110 issuance fee = $210 total | $100 | — | $40 |
| Certified General | $100 application + $110 issuance fee = $210 total | $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
$150
28 hours of continuing education every 2 years, including the 7-hour USPAP Update course. Indiana follows the AQB minimum CE requirements.
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Indiana 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 Indiana
Indiana significantly exceeds AQB minimums: Certified Residential requires 2,500 experience hours (vs AQB 1,500) over 24 months, and Certified General requires 30 months (vs AQB 18) with 2,000 non-residential hours (vs AQB 1,500). Indiana also requires a Bachelor's degree for Certified Residential, which exceeds the AQB minimum of Associate degree.
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Official Sources
RE Appraiser requirements in Indiana verified against Indiana Real Estate Appraiser Licensure and Certification Board, administered by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA/PLA), April 2026.
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