Frequently Asked Questions
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How many hours of pre-license education do I need to take?
State Licensed requires 158 hours of Qualifying Education.
Certified Residential requires 200 hours of Qualifying Education plus College-Level Education.
Certified General requires 300 hours of Qualifying Education plus a Bachelor’s Degree in any field of study.
Provisional (Trainee) applicants must satisfy the educational requirements for the classification they are provisioning for before they can apply.
See Qualifying Education Requirements for more detailed information.
How many experience hours are required for licensure?
State Licensed requires 1,000 hours of appraisal experience obtained in no less than 6 months but no more than 5 years.
Certified Residential requires 1,500 of appraisal experience obtained in no less than 12 months but no more than 5 years.
Certified General requires 3,000 hours of appraisal experience obtained in no less than 18 months but no more than 5 years; at least 1,500 hours must be non-residential appraisal work.
See Experience Information for details.
Can I take the exam before I complete the experience hours?
No. All Qualifying Education and Experience requirements must be completed and approved by the Board prior to taking the examination.
I am licensed in another state. How can I obtain a Kansas License/Certification?
Applicants who are licensed or certified in another state may be issued a Kansas license or certificate if: the applicant’s license/credential is current and in good standing, the applicants home state is in compliance with the Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) and the credentialing requirements of the applicant’s home state meet or exceed Kansas requirements.
The Reciprocity Application is available in the Forms section.
How do I apply for a license or credential in Kansas?
The Overview of the Licensing Process details the steps you must complete to apply for a license/credential in Kansas.
How do I apply for a Temporary Practice Permit?
If you are licensed/credentialed in another state and are in good standing, you may obtain a Temporary Practice Permit in Kansas by submitting a completed Temporary Practice Application along with a copy of the engagement letter or contract and payment of the $50 Temporary Practice Registration fee. Temporary permits are valid for 6 months from the date of issuance.
What appraiser classifications does Kansas have?
Kansas has four appraiser classifications: Provisional (Trainee), State Licensed. Certified Residential and Certified General.