State-registered real estate appraiser trainee
Education and experience requirements
Education
Before you are eligible to register as a State-registered Real Estate Appraiser Trainee, you must complete a total of 75 classroom hours of approved real estate appraisal courses, including all of the following:
| Subject | Hours required |
|---|---|
| Basic appraisal principles | 30 hours |
| Basic appraisal procedures | 30 hours |
| National Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) course or equivalent | 15 hours |
Experience
After you complete your education requirements, you may begin experience training. You must maintain an experience log during your training. The log format is available on the 
Real Estate Appraiser Applicant/Trainee Assignment Log form.
How to register as a real estate appraiser trainee
- Complete a Real Estate Appraiser Trainee Registration Application. If you are an applicant from outside Washington State, please complete the Consent of Service form included in the application.
- Attach copies of all education documentation.
- Enclose the application fee. Make the check or money order payable to “Washington State Treasurer.” Fees are non-refundable.
- Mail your application, documentation, and fees to us at the address as shown on the application.
Please allow a minimum of 2 weeks for processing. We will review the application and determine your eligibility.