DCRA is currently accepting renewal applications for occupational and professional licenses.
- As of July 1, 2021, you may start submitting your renewal application online if your license reflects an expiration date during the COVID-19 pandemic. For licenses that expire October 31, 2021 or later, renewal notices will be sent at a later date.
- You are strongly encouraged to renew early to ensure that renewal is completed before enforcement begins.
- All occupational and professional licenses are issued biennially, with the exception of Special Police Officers, whose licenses are issued annually. Licenses that expire October 31, 2021 or later may be renewed as per their usual renewal cycles. Note: if your license reflects an expiration date of 2022, no renewal action is required until 2022 when you may renew beginning 90 days before your current license expires.
General Information
The District of Columbia Board of Real Estate Appraisers regulates the practice of real estate appraisal, including the functions of a state appraiser certifying and licensing agency under Title XI of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, approved August 9, 1989. Additionally, the Board protects consumers by enforcing the District of Columbia real estate license law.
The Board consists of five members appointed by the Mayor. Three members are real estate appraisers licensed in the District, one is a real estate broker licensed in the District, and one is a consumer member. Three members of the Board constitute a quorum.
The Board meets on the third Wednesday each month at 10:00 a.m. at the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs located at 1100 4th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024. Due to the public health emergency, all board meetings are currently being held virtually.
Board meeting minutes are available here.
Get information on Phase Two Guidance Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19): Guidance for Apartments, Cooperatives, and Condominiums.
Applicant
Apply for license
Items Needed for Application
All Applicants
- One 2”x2” passport-style photo (.jpeg format)
- Un-expired government-issued ID (e.g., driver’s license)
- Debit or credit card to pay application, exam, or license fees
Appraiser Trainee Requirements
- Complete 79-hour pre-licensing education from a Board of Real Estate Appraisers-approved educational provider.
Certified General Appraiser
Examination
- Complete 225-hour pre-licensing education from a Board of Real Estate Appraisers-approved educational provider. Board of Real Estate Appraisers (BREA) approved pre-licensing course providers, visit https://www.dcra.dc.gov/appraisers
- Complete 150-hours pre-licensing education from a Board of Real Estate Appraisers-approved educational provider. Board of Real Estate Appraisers (BREA) approved pre-licensing course providers, visit https://www.dcra.dc.gov/appraisers
- Complete 100-hours pre-licensing education from a Board of Real Estate Appraisers-approved educational provider. Board of Real Estate Appraisers (BREA) approved pre-licensing course providers, visit https://www.dcra.dc.gov/appraisers
- Complete 3,000 hours of experience in no fewer then 18 months; 1,500 hours must be non-residential appraisal work. Work Assignment log can be accessed on the BREA website, visit https://www.dcra.dc.gov/appraisers.
- Applicants for the Certified General credential must hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university. The college or university must be a degree-granting institution accredited by the Commission on Colleges, a national or regional accreditation association, or by an accrediting agency that is recognized by the US Secretary of Education.. Qualifying education can be found in the The Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria book on the BREA website.
Reciprocity
- Original letter of license certification from your original jurisdiction. The certification letter has to be dated within 90 days and contain the official seal. Pocket cards and license copies will be accepted.
Certified Residential Appraiser
Examination
- Complete 125-hour pre-licensing education from a Board of Real Estate Appraisers-approved educational provider. Board of Real Estate Appraisers (BREA) approved pre-licensing course providers, visit https://www.dcra.dc.gov/appraisers
- Complete 50-hours pre-licensing education from a Board of Real Estate Appraisers-approved educational provider. Board of Real Estate Appraisers (BREA) approved pre-licensing course providers, visit https://www.dcra.dc.gov/appraisers
- Complete 1,500 hours of experience in no fewer then 12 months. Work Assignment log can be accessed on the BREA website, visit https://www.dcra.dc.gov/appraisers.
- All college-level education must be obtained from a degree-granting institution by the Board on Colleges, a national or regional accreditation association, or by an accrediting agency that is recognized by the US Secretary of Education. Qualifying education can be found in the The Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria book on the BREA website.
Reciprocity
- Original letter of license certification from your original jurisdiction. The certification letter has to be dated within 90 days and contain the official seal. Pocket cards and license copies will be accepted.
Licensed Residential Appraiser
Examination
- Complete 150-hour pre-licensing education from a Board of Real Estate Appraisers-approved educational provider.
- Complete 1,000 hours of experience in no fewer then 6 months.
Reciprocity
- Original letter of license certification from your original jurisdiction. The certification letter has to be dated within 90 days and contain the official seal. Pocket cards and license copies will be accepted.
Temporary Certified Appraiser
- Project description letter that includes the beginning and end date of project and applicants signature.
- Original letter of license certification from your original jurisdiction. The certification letter has to be dated within 90 days and contain the official seal. Pocket cards and license copies will be accepted.
Examination
Exams may be scheduled online or by phone.
To schedule online, visit psiexams.com. New users will need to create an account and register prior to scheduling an exam. Once registered, select “Schedule and examination” and then:
- Select Government/State Licensing Agencies
- Select District of Columbia exams
- Select Account for the type of licensing exam that you are seeking
Applicants may also schedule by phone at 1 (855) 557-0616.
Fees
Real Estate Appraisers
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Residential Appraiser – $195.00 (up to 2 years)*
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Certified General Appraiser – $195.00 (up to 2 years)*
Inactive Status:
- Residential Appraiser – $195.00 (up to 2 years)*
- Certified General Appraiser – $195.00 (up to 2 years)*
- Temporary License for Practice in D.C. – $150.00
- Duplicate License – $30.00
- Verification of Records – $30.00
- Real Estate Appraiser Federal Registration – $50.00 (up to 2 years)**
* In addition, a fee of $130.00 (payable by cashier’s check, certified check, or money order) shall be submitted for the Appraisal Education Fund, unless such payments are suspended.
** Federal regulations require that local regulatory agencies collect a fee for Federal registration. This fee is in addition to all other fees and is the current Federal fee.
- Candidate Handbook
- Refund Request
- Course Tracking Worksheet
- Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria
Licensee
License Renewal
Expiration Date: February 28; Renewal Year: Even
Submit an application for renewal of an occupational or professional license.
Continuing Education
Consumer
Calendar
Meeting Dates
- January 28, 2021
- February 17, 2021
- March 17, 2021
- April 21, 2021
- May 19, 2021
- June 16, 2021
- July 21, 2021
- August – Recess
- September 15, 2021
- October 20, 2021
- November 17, 2021
- December 15, 2021
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