California appraisal license information: CA real estate appraiser license rules & requirements

California Appraisal License Information
The California Office of Real Estate Appraisers (OREA) has identified four levels of real property appraisal classification: Trainee Residential Appraiser Certified Residential Appraiser Certified General Appraiser
California Appraiser License Requirements The California Office of Real Estate Appraisers has established the minimum educational requirements for an appraisal license. The minimum educational requirements include the following: Trainee: At least 150 hours of appraisal education and training, including 15 hours of ethics and standards of practice, and passing the Level A licensing examination. College-level requirements: None Residential Appraiser: At least 150 hours of appraisal education and training, including 15 hours of ethics and standards of practice; 2,000 hours of appraisal experience over at least 12 months; and passing the Level A licensing examination. College-level requirements: None Certified Residential Appraiser: At least 200 hours of appraisal education and training, including 15 hours of ethics and standards of practice; 2,500 hours of acceptable appraisal experience; and passing the Level B licensing examination. College-level requirements: Associate degree or higher. In lieu of the required degree, 21 semester credit hours covering the following subject matter courses: English Composition; Principles of Economics (Micro or Macro); Finance; Algebra, Geometry or higher mathematics; Statistics; Computer Science; and Business or Real Estate Law. Certified General Appraiser: At least 300 hours of appraisal education and training, including 15 hours of ethics and standards of practice; 3,000 hours (including 1,500 hours non-residential) of acceptable appraisal experience; and passing the Level C certification examination. College-level requirements: Bachelors degree or higher. In lieu of the required degree, 31 semester credit hours covering the following subject matter courses: English Composition; Principles of Economics (Micro or Macro); Finance; Algebra, Geometry or higher mathematics; Statistics; Computer Science; and Business or Real Estate Law; and 2 elective courses in accounting, geography, ag-economics, business management, or real estate. Please note: Fifteen (15) hours of Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice are required prior to becoming any level Appraiser. IMPORTANT: For detailed information on understanding the 2008 Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria, please follow this link to the Appraisal Foundation.
State Regulatory Agency California Office of Real Estate Appraisers Mr. Bob Clark: Director 1102 Q Street, Suite 4100 Sacramento, CA 95811 (916) 552-9000 Click for State Website

California Appraisal License Information