R162-2g-304a. Application to Sit for the State-Licensed Appraiser Exam

  (1) An applicant to sit for the state-licensed appraiser exam shall provide the following to the division:

  (a) completed experience forms, as required by the division:

  (i) documenting all experience hours completed by the applicant from the date of trainee registration to the date of application for licensure; and

  (ii) evidencing at least 1,000 hours of appraisal experience:

  (A) pursuant to Subsection R162-2g-304d;

  (B) completed during the time when the applicant was registered with the division as a trainee; and

  (C) accrued in no fewer than:

  (I) 6 months for applicants submitting experience primarily from Appendices 1 and 2, or

  (II) 12 months for applicants submitting experience primarily from appendix 3;

  (b) evidence of having successfully completed a state-licensed appraiser pre-licensing required core curriculum as described in Appendix 4, Table 1 and that has been certified by the division pursuant to Subsection R162-2g-307c; and

  (c) a nonrefundable application fee.

  (2) The pre-licensing curriculum required by Subsection (1)(b) shall be conducted by:

  (a) a college or university;

  (b) a community or junior college;

  (c) a real estate appraisal or real estate related organization;

  (d) a state or federal agency or commission;

  (e) a proprietary school;

  (f) a provider approved by a state certification and licensing agency; or

  (g) the Appraisal Foundation or its boards.

  (3)(a) Upon determining that the applicant satisfies the education and experience requirements, the division shall issue to the applicant a form permitting the applicant to register for the examination.

  (b) Upon being approved to register for the examination pursuant to this Subsection (3)(a), an applicant shall:

  (i) return the examination application form to the testing service designated by the division; and

  (ii) pay a nonrefundable examination fee to the testing service designated by the division.

  (c) The permission to register to sit for the examination shall be valid for 24 months after issuance.