Mississippi Appraisal License Information

• Appraiser Intern
• Licensed Real Estate Appraiser (Track One)
• Licensed Real Estate Appraiser (Track Two)
• Certified Residential Appraiser
• Certified General Appraiser

Licensed Real Estate Appraiser (Track One)
Education: 150 classroom hours, to include 15 hours of USPAP
Experience: 1000 hours gained over a minimum of 6 months
Examination: Yes
College-level requirements: None

Licensed Real Estate Appraiser (Track Two)
Education: 150 classroom hours, to include 15 hours of USPAP completed within 12 months of application.
Experience: None required
Examination: Yes
College-level requirements: None

Certified Residential Appraiser
Education: 200 classroom hours, to include 15 hours of USPAP
Experience: 2500 hours (600 points) gained over a minimum of 24 months
Examination: Yes
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
Education: 300 classroom hours, to include 15 hours of USPAP
Experience: 3000 hours (720 points) gained over a minimum of 30 months
Examination: Yes
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.

IMPORTANT: For detailed information on understanding the 2008 Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria, please follow this link to the Appraisal Foundation.