Real estate appraiser by reciprocity

If you are currently licensed or certified in a state with which Washington has a reciprocal agreement and are in good standing with that state’s regulatory board, you may get a reciprocal license or certificate to practice real estate appraising in the state of Washington.

How to apply

  1. Complete a Adobe PDF iconReal Estate Appraiser Reciprocal License/Certification Application.
  2. Enclose the $452 fee as a check or money order payable to “Washington State Treasurer.” Fees are non-refundable.
  3. Mail the completed, notarized application and fee to:
    Real Estate Appraisers
    Department of Licensing
    PO Box 9048
    Olympia WA 98507-9048

States with reciprocity

Washington State has reciprocal agreements with the following states:

All levels of reciprocity Residential and general level reciprocity only
  • Alabama
  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • Colorado
  • Connecticut
  • Georgia
  • Idaho
  • Kentucky
  • Massachusetts
  • Nebraska
  • New York
  • New Hampshire
  • Ohio
  • Oregon
  • South Carolina
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Virginia
  • California
  • Indiana
  • Louisiana
  • Maine
  • Missouri
  • North Carolina
  • Oklahoma
  • South Dakota
  • Utah
  • Wyoming

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