General Questions

2. I got married, what do you need from me?

3. I have a new address, what do I do?

4. Why do I have a red stamp on my pocket card reading, “Not Eligible for Appraisals in Connection with Federally Related Transactions?”

5. I have a form that I need to send to the Appraisal Board, can I fax it to you?

6. What is your fax number?

7. Where can I find a list of all North Carolina appraisers?

8. What is my PIN number for the Appraisers Only section of this website?

9. I want to be a supervisor, what are the requirements and what documentation does the Appraisal Board need from me?

10. When my trainee upgrades do I have to disassociate him/her?

11. What is your physical address?

12. What is your mailing address?

13. This form calls for a notarization, does it have to be notarized?

14. Can I get a copy of my previous log and/or application?

15. How do I use the website to find out information on a certain appraiser?

16.How can I view the continuing education courses that have been reported to the Board on my behalf?

17. I need a letter of good standing; how do I get one?

18. Where can I get an application?

19. I live and practice appraising in another state. What do I do to be able to practice in NC?

20. I need to find an appraiser; can you help me?

21. What’s the difference between qualifying education and continuing education (CE)?

22. Will the Appraisal Board accept an online qualifying class?

23. How many online credits can I take for continuing education?

24. I took a continuing education class (CE) and I think it’s approved but I’m not sure and I want to get credit for it. All I do is send in my course completion certificate to you, right?

25. How do I know what CE classes are approved by the Board?

26. Can I use the CE I take for my real estate license as CE for my appraisal registration, license or certification?

27. What happens if the class I take for CE turns out to not be approved by the Board?

28. I want to get continuing education (CE) credit for my qualifying class, can I?

29. My education was taken in a state other than North Carolina, will you accept what I’ve already taken?

30. What is the current CE requirement? Can I take online courses?

31. What is the CE cycle?

1. I need a new pocket card. How do I get one?

We need to have your request submitted on the correct form which can be found on our website. On our homepage, click on the hyperlink “Forms” then choose “Request for Appraiser Pocket Card Replacement.” Fill in the required information and print. Mail to the Appraisal Board along with the $10.00 fee and we’ll send you a new pocket card.(back to top)

2. I got married, what do you need from me?

If you’re a trainee we’ll need (1) a copy of your marriage certificate, (2) the “Change of Address” form if your address has changed, and (3) the “Name Change ” form in order to get a new pocket card and wall certificate.

If you’re licensed, certified, or general we’ll need the above items, plus please mention that you will need a new seal authorization so you can have a seal made in your new name. (back to top)

3. I have a new address, what do I do?

Go to “Forms” on our homepage and click on “Change of Address.” Fill in the required information and print. You may mail or fax this form into the Appraisal Board staff. Our fax number is (919) 870-4859. You may also edit your contact information by logging in under the Appraiser Login section located at the bottom of our web page. (back to top)

4. Why do I have a red stamp on my pocket card reading, “Not Eligible for Appraisals in Connection with Federally Related Transactions?”

The NC Appraisal Board has been notified by the Appraisal Subcommittee that pocket cards of appraisers choosing not to join the National Registry will be affixed with this stamp. In NC, appraisers must pay a $60 fee in addition to their $200 yearly renewal fee in order to be placed on the National Registry. If you send your $260 into us at renewal time then your card will not have this stamp. If you paid only $200 to renew and now you would like to be on the National Registry, the following is what you need to do. On our homepage, click on “Forms” and print the form called “Request for Appraiser Pocket Card Replacement.” When you send this form in, you’ll need to pay the $60 National Registry fee along with a $10 fee for replacing your pocket card.

If you’re a trainee you are not eligible for the National Registry. When you upgrade your license, then the Board staff will send you information on how to be placed on the National Registry. (back to top)

5. I have a form that I need to send to the Appraisal Board, can I fax it to you?

You can fax most any form except the following:

(1) A form that requires a notary signature and seal; we’ll need the original.
(2) A form that requires money to be sent in; send the money and the form in one envelope. (back to top)

6. What is your fax number?

(919) 870-4859

7. Where can I find a list of all North Carolina appraisers?

The only place to find this is from the NC Appraisal Board. If you would like to receive a state-wide appraiser register, please send an email to the Board at ncab@ncab.org. In your email, please include the email address you would like it sent to. There is no fee for this service. The register will be sent via email in Excel format within seven to ten business days from our receipt of your order. (back to top)

8. What is my PIN number for the Appraisers Only section of this website?

The last four digits of your social security number.

9. I want to be a supervisor, what are the requirements and what documentation does the Appraisal Board need from me?

A supervisor must be Certified Residential or Certified General for at least three years before taking on a trainee. When the trainee is ready to begin working for you, fill out the Supervisor Declaration form (found under the “Forms” link on this website). We’ll only need the date of association supplied when the trainee begins. When adding a new trainee, the supervisor must take the NC Supervisor/Trainee course before associating a trainee. If you have not taken the course since January 1, 2015, you will need to retake the new NC Supervisor/Trainee course. When the trainee has completed his/her time with you, you can disassociate him/her using the same form. Just supply the date of disassociation as we’ll already have the date of association from the first form you submitted.

To read about the supervision of trainees, refer to our “Rules and Laws” section of this website. Once you go to “Rules and Laws,” click on “Board Rules” and scroll down to Section .0400 – General Appraisal Practice. Click on “.0407 Supervision of Trainees.” (back to top)

10. When my trainee upgrades do I have to disassociate him/her?

Yes. The NC Appraisal Board staff does not monitor who upgrades and needs to be disassociated from whom. It is up to the supervisor to inform the Appraisal Board when their trainee upgrades (and disassociate them). (back to top)

11. What is your physical address?

5830 Six Forks Road
Raleigh, NC 27609

12. What is your mailing address?

5830 Six Forks Road
Raleigh, NC 27609

13. This form calls for a notarization, does it have to be notarized?

Yes. If the form calls for a notarization then it must be notarized before the form will be accepted.

14. Can I get a copy of my previous log and/or application?

The Board staff asks that you make a copy of your application, your log, course completion certificates, and documentation of any type before you send it into us. Keep these copies for your files and for future reference. We can go into our archives and make copies but we try to keep this at a minimum. The staff works hard to license and regulate the entire state and sometimes we simply don’t have the man-power to keep the front office running smoothly as well as having personnel in the back making copies. Because of this, we ask as a courtesy to us, that you make copies of documents before you send them to our office. (back to top)

15. How do I use the website to find out information on a certain appraiser?

Go to “Search for An Appraiser ” and key in EITHER the license number OR the first and last name. When you click “Submit” you will be given their name, city, state, phone, license number, type of license, status, expiration date, and whether or not they’re on the national registry.

16. How can I view the continuing education courses that have been reported to the Board on my behalf?

You may view a complete list of your continuing education courses the Board has on record for you by logging in under the Appraiser Login section at the bottom of our website. (back to top)

17. I need a letter of good standing; how do I get one?

There is a request form on the Board's website. From our homepage, click on "Forms" then click on "Request for License History/Letter of Good Standing".

18. Where can I get an application?

You may download the application from the Board's website at www.ncappraisalboard.org. From the homepage, click on the "Forms" button. Then click on the link for the application needed.

If you are a resident of another state, please note that you will also need to download and submit the "Consent to Service" form and the "Affidavit of Residency" form. (back to top)

19. I live and practice appraising in another state. What do I do to be able to practice in NC?

You'll need to download the application from the Board's website at http://www.ncappraisalboard.org/forms-html/forms.htm. Complete the application, obtain a license history from the state appraisal board where you are licensed or certified that is not older than 30 days, and get a certified check or money order for the application fee. If you are not a resident of North Carolina, you must also complete the form “Consent to Service of Process and Pleadings,” and the form “Affidavit of Residency,” (these two forms can also be downloaded from the Board's website at http://www.ncappraisalboard.org/forms-html/forms.htm.

In addition, you must either send a copy of your most recent criminal background check performed for the state appraisal board where you are licensed or certified or obtain a criminal background check from CastleBranch.com. The background check must be dated within 60 days of application. We do this to make sure that you have had a background check from your credentialing state, and to make sure the background check is as comprehensive as the one North Carolina appraisers must get. If your background check is not as comprehensive as the one we require, we cannot issue you a license or certification based on your existing credential (reciprocity), but can issue you a credential once you meet North Carolina's requirements. (back to top)

20. I need to find an appraiser; can you help me?

Yes and no. The Appraisal Board staff does not recommend any one appraiser above another so we cannot give you an overt recommendation. What we can do create an appraiser register so that you may choose an appraiser from the list. If you would like an appraiser register, please read the FAQ “Where can I find a list of all North Carolina appraisers?”

If you need to find an appraiser’s phone number and place of business and you know the appraiser’s name then you may find this information on this website. On our homepage, click on the hyperlink “Search for Appraiser .” Enter EITHER the appraiser’s license number OR their first or last name. When you click “Submit” you will be given their name, city, state, phone, license number, type of license, status, expiration date, and whether or not they’re on the national registry. (back to top)

21. What’s the difference between qualifying education and continuing education (CE)?

Qualifying education is what you must have in order to either become an appraiser or move up to different statuses in the field. Continuing education is what you must have in order to maintain your status as an appraiser or registered trainee. (back to top)

22. Will the Appraisal Board accept an online qualifying class?

Yes, except for Basic Appraisal Principles, Basic Appraisal Procedures, and 15-HR National USPAP.

23. How many online credits can I take for continuing education?

Effective January 1, 2015, all 28 hours of CE may be taken online or in the classroom.

24. I took a continuing education class (CE) and I think it’s approved but I’m not sure and I want to get credit for it. All I do is send in my course completion certificate to you, right?

No. The first thing is to find out if the class is Board approved. To do this, on this website, click on “Education” and then “Approved Continuing Education Courses.” If the course you took is Board approved, it will be listed on this web page. If it is not listed then it is not Board approved. If your class is not approved, and you want to apply to receive credit for it, you will need to apply for equivalent approval. To read about how to do this, read the answer to the question, “What happens if the class I take for CE turns out to not be approved by the Board?”

If the class you took is Board approved, the sponsor is required to send in the roster for the course so that we may update every NC appraiser’s CE that took the class. The sponsor has 15 days from the time the class ends to send us the roster and then we enter it into the database. The forms you receive from the course sponsor should be kept for your records. (back to top)

25. How do I know what CE classes are approved by the Board?

The most current list is posted on this website under the “Education” category. Once at “Education,” click on “Continuing Education.”

26. Can I use the CE I take for my real estate license as CE for my appraisal registration, license or certification?

Only if what you have taken is NC Appraisal Board approved. Here is how to find out if what you’ve taken is approved: on this website, click on “Education” and then “Continuing Education.” If the course you took is Board approved, it will be listed on this web page. If it is not listed then it is not Board approved. If your class is not approved, and you want to apply to receive credit for it, you will need to apply for equivalent approval. To read about how to do this, read the answer to the question, “What happens if the class I take for CE turns out to not be approved by the Board?” (back to top)

27. What happens if the class I take for CE turns out to not be approved by the Board?

You may apply for continuing education equivalency for your specific case. You must apply using the appropriate form found under the “Forms” section of this website. You should complete the form called, “Request for Equivalent Approval of Appraisal Continuing Education Classes,” and submit it along with the $50.00 fee. We’ll also need to see the course materials, timed course outline, and your original course completion form as proof you indeed took and passed the course. The course must be a minimum of 7 hours.

28. I want to get continuing education (CE) credit for my qualifying class, can I?

A trainee, licensee or certificate holder may receive continuing education credit by taking any of the Board's approved precertification courses, other than Basic Appraisal Principles, Basic Appraisal Procedures or their approved equivalents. In order to do this, you will need to submit a copy of the course completion certificate from the qualifying course with a cover letter telling us to apply your qualifying education hours to your CE. Please retain your original course completion certificate. It is unnecessary to send requests for more than 30 hours. You may only receive up to 21 hours of CE for equivalency.

29. My qualifying education was taken in a state other than North Carolina. Will you accept what I’ve already taken?

Submit a letter of good standing/license history from the state that you are registered/certified in along with our application. These items will have to be looked at by the Board for approval. Whatever the outcome, you will be notified as to the decision. If your classes are not approved, you will be told what else you may take to supplement your education. Once you take the supplemental education, your education will then meet the requirements of the NC Appraisal Board. (back to top)

30. What is the current CE requirement? Can I take online courses?

28 hours every 2 years - 7 hours must the the latest version of the USPAP Update. You may take all of your CE online or in the classroom. (back to top)

31. What is the CE cycle?

There are actually two CE cycles.

Seven of the 28 hours must be the 7-Hour National USPAP Update course, as required by the Appraiser Qualifications Board of the Appraisal Foundation, or its equivalent. USPAP is revised every even numbered year, and appraisers must take the even numbered year edition of the 7-Hour National USPAP Update course by May 31 of the even numbered year in order to renew in an even numbered year.

The remaining 21 hours of continuing education must be completed by May 31 of every odd numbered year.