Laws and rules: Appraisers

Current laws and rules

• Chapter 18.140 RCW: Certified real estate appraiser act
• Chapter 18.235 RCW: Uniform regulation of business and professions act
• Chapter 308-125 WAC: Real estate appraisers

Rulemaking activity

Rule and status	Public hearings or comments
Chapter 308-125 WAC: Real Estate Appraisers Current rule Preproposal Statement of Inquiry	See Preproposal Statement of Inquiry for information about submitting comments
Chapter 308-125 WAC: Real Estate Appraisers Current rule Adopted Rule Concise Explanatory Statement Rule-Making Order	Public hearing held August 25, 2020 Public hearing audio* (mp3 format: 15 minutes)
Title 308 WAC: Licensing, Department of Current rule Adopted rule Concise Explanatory Statement Rule-Making Order	Public hearing held January 7, 2020 Public hearing audio * (mp3 format: 2 minutes)
WAC 308-125-040: Examination prerequisite state-certified residential classification WAC 308-125-045: Examination prerequisite state-licensed classification WAC 308-125-070: Experience requirements Current rules: WAC 308-125-040: Examination prerequisite state-certified residential classification WAC 308-125-045: Examination prerequisite state-licensed classification WAC 308-125-070: Experience requirements Adopted rule Concise Explanatory Statement Rule-Making Order	Public hearing held October 24, 2018 Public hearing audio * (mp3 format: 24 minutes)
WAC 308-125-095: Responsibilities of the appraiser supervisor Current rule Adopted rule Concise Explanatory Statement Rule-Making Order	Public hearing held September 27, 2017 Public hearing audio * (mp3 format: 7 minutes 43 seconds)
WAC 308-125-180: Reciprocity Current rule Adopted rule Rule-Making Order Concise Explanatory Statement	Public hearing held August 4, 2015 Audio of the hearing* (mp3 format: 5 minutes)
WAC 308-125: Real Estate Appraisers Current rule Adopted rule Concise Explanatory Statement Rule-Making Order	Public hearing held December 9, 2015 Audio of the hearing* (mp3 format: 10 minutes)

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Explanation of abbreviations

• RCW—Revised Code of Washington (Washington State laws)
• WAC—Washington Administrative Code (Washington State agency regulations)

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