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Real Estate Appraiser
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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 assist in appraisals of any property type under direct supervision; cannot sign appraisal reports independently
Degree: No college degree required
Scope: Non-complex 1-4 unit residential properties with transaction value less than $1,000,000; complex 1-4 unit residential with transaction value less than $250,000
Degree: Associate degree or higher required
Scope: All residential properties of 1-4 units regardless of value or complexity; does not include commercial or non-residential properties
Degree: Bachelor's degree or higher required
Scope: All types of real property — residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural — without regard to value or complexity
Complete 75 hours of qualifying education (Basic Appraisal Principles, Basic Appraisal Procedures, 15-hour USPAP)
Complete the Supervisor/Trainee Course (4 hours)
Submit Appraiser Trainee application with $175 fee
Gain experience under direct supervision of a certified appraiser
Complete additional qualifying education hours for desired credential level
Submit exam application ($175 or $225 combined with exam scheduling)
Pass the National Uniform Licensing and Certification Exam
Register with the ASC National Registry ($40 annual fee)
Minimum Age
18 years old
Background Check
Criminal background check required for all applicants; fingerprinting required. As of January 1, 2023, the Mississippi Appraisal Board no longer charges a criminal history background check fee for applicants or renewals.
Fingerprinting
Required
USPAP Requirement
15-Hour National USPAP Course required as part of qualifying education; 7-Hour USPAP Update required every 2 years for renewal
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Also referred to as Registered Real Property Appraiser in some Mississippi references
Effective January 1, 2026, total increases to 83 hours with the addition of the 8-hour Valuation Bias & Fair Housing course. Supervisor/Trainee Course (4 hours) also required.
Online courses: Allowed
No experience required to become an Appraiser Trainee; experience is gained under direct supervision
No exam required at this level
Must work under direct supervision of a state certified residential or certified general appraiser. Both trainee and supervisor must complete the Supervisor/Trainee Course.
Max trainees per supervisor: 3
Must hold a Certified Residential or Certified General credential in good standing and have completed the Supervisor/Trainee Course
May assist in appraisals of any property type under direct supervision; cannot sign appraisal reports independently
Mississippi offers two tracks: Track One (with experience) and Track Two (without experience, subject to restrictions)
Online courses: Allowed
Track One: 1,000 hours of actual appraisal experience under supervision in no fewer than 6 months. Track Two: No experience required, but appraiser must publicly disclose 'License Obtained with NO Appraisal Experience' for 24 months and maintain detailed appraisal logs (point system: 600 points over 24 months for Certified Residential pathway).
Exam: National Uniform Licensing and Certification Exam — Licensed Residential
Provider: Prometric (on behalf of the AQB)
Passing score: Pass/Fail as determined by AQB cut score
Fee: $50
No college degree required
AQB does not require a degree at the Licensed Residential level; Mississippi follows AQB minimum
Non-complex 1-4 unit residential properties with transaction value less than $1,000,000; complex 1-4 unit residential with transaction value less than $250,000
Online courses: Allowed
1,500 hours of acceptable appraisal experience in no fewer than 12 months
Exam: National Uniform Licensing and Certification Exam — Certified Residential
Provider: Prometric (on behalf of the AQB)
Passing score: Pass/Fail as determined by AQB cut score
Fee: $50
Associate degree or higher required
Associate degree in a focused field of study or Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution, or equivalent coursework (30 semester hours in specified subjects per AQB criteria)
All residential properties of 1-4 units regardless of value or complexity; does not include commercial or non-residential properties
Online courses: Allowed
1,500 hours must be in non-residential appraisal work
3,000 hours of qualifying experience obtained in no fewer than 30 months, with a minimum of 1,500 hours in non-residential appraisal work. Note: Mississippi requires 30 months vs AQB minimum of 18 months.
Exam: National Uniform Licensing and Certification Exam — Certified General
Provider: Prometric (on behalf of the AQB)
Passing score: Pass/Fail as determined by AQB cut score
Fee: $50
Bachelor's degree or higher required
Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university, or equivalent coursework per AQB criteria
All types of real property — residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural — without regard to value or complexity
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| Tier | Application | Exam | Background | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trainee | $175 | — | $0 (effective January 1, 2023, MAB no longer charges criminal history background check fee for applicants) | — |
| Licensed Residential | $175 | $50 | — | $40 |
| Certified Residential | $175 | $50 | — | $40 |
| Certified General | $175 | $50 | — | $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
$175
28 hours per 2-year renewal cycle including: 7-hour National USPAP Update Course (required every 2 years); 14 mandatory hours, 14 elective hours. Effective January 1, 2026: 7-hour National Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations Course required for all license renewals; 8-hour Qualifying Education Valuation Bias and Fair Housing course (with test) required for any upgrade or initial application including Appraiser Trainees. No limit on online CE hours. All CE certificates must be scanned and emailed to mmg@mab.ms.gov.
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Mississippi offers reciprocal licensure for appraisers holding equivalent credentials in states with substantially similar requirements. Out-of-state appraisers may apply for temporary practice permits.
Temporary practice: Available for out-of-state appraisers
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Important: Federal Requirement for Appraisers
All licensed and certified appraisers must be listed on the ASC National Registry to perform appraisals for federally related transactions
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Unique to Mississippi
Mississippi has a distinctive 'Track Two' Licensed Appraiser path that allows licensing without any appraisal experience, though the licensee must publicly disclose this for 24 months. The state also exceeds AQB minimum time requirements for Certified General (30 months vs 18 months AQB minimum).
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Official Sources
RE Appraiser requirements in Mississippi verified against Mississippi Appraisal Board, April 2026.
All data verified as of 2026-04-30. Sources consulted:
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