Complete the required classroom work at one of the accredited real estate schools approved by the state of Florida. A list of accredited schools can be found at www.myfloridalicense.com.
A trainee appraiser must complete 100 hours of classroom work, a certified resident appraiser needs 200 hours, and a certified general appraiser must complete 300 hours. At least 15 hours of this training must be in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. A general appraisal license will not be issued until a trainee appraiser license has been received.
Provide proof of a high school diploma for the trainee license, a 2-year degree for the residential license, and a 4-year degree for the general license.
Pass the residential national exam if applying for the residential appraisal license. Pass the general national exam for the general appraisers license. No exam is required for the trainee license. Provide documentation of reports written and 2500 hours of work experience for the residential appraisal license. The general appraisal license requires 3000 hours of work experience.
Submit the application for the appropriate license. Include proof of fingerprinting and the license fee. The application can be done online at www.myfloridalicense.com, or printed and submitted to:
State of Florida
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
1940 North Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0750
Submit the name of the firm or business where appraisal services will be completed with the application, or at a later date when the information is determined. The license will be mailed once all forms have been completed and properly filed with the state of Florida.