Board of Real Estate Appraisers

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 4^th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024.

Board meeting minutes are available here.

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Apply for license

To apply for a license or access the online portal, please click here.

Please contact a customer service representative at 1 (866) 270-9817 if you have any questions or you do not know the email address linked with your license.

Examination  

Schedule an examination: Exams may be scheduled online by clicking here or by phone:

1. Dial 1 (800) 733-9267
2. Select Option 1 for government and state exams
3. Select Option 2 for District of Columbia exams
   • Click here for PSI Exams Online

Fees  

Real Estate Appraisers

1. Residential Appraiser – $195.00 (up to 2 years)*  
2. Certified General Appraiser – $195.00 (up to 2 years)*  

Inactive Status:   

1. Residential Appraiser – $195.00 (up to 2 years)*  
2. 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

• Renewal and Renewal Cycle (Expiration Date: 28-Feb; Renewal Year: Even)
  • Request a Letter of License Certification
  • AQB Approved Courses
  • Appraiser Assignment Log

Virtual Meeting Link (Coming Soon)

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

• Appraisal Subcommittee
• Association of Appraiser Regulatory Officials
• Federal Housing Administration
• The Appraisal Foundation
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

• CE Course and Instructor Application
• Frequently Asked Questions
• 2018 Annual Report
• 2017 Annual Report
• 2016 Annual Report