Section 193F.6.3. Examination.

The prerequisite for taking the AQB-approved examination is completion of 300 creditable course hours as specified in subrule 6.2(2). Effective January 1, 2015, the 300 core criteria hours, college or university degree, and all experience must be completed as specified in subrules 6.2(1) and 6.2(2) and rule 193F—6.4(543D) prior to the examination. For 6.2(2)“c,” equivalency shall be determined through the AQB Course Approval Program or by an alternate method established by the AQB. USPAP qualifying education shall be awarded only when the class is instructed by at least one AQB-certified USPAP instructor who holds a state-issued certified residential or certified general appraiser credential in active status and good standing.

         6.3(1) In order to qualify to sit for the certified general real property appraiser examination, the applicant must:

            a.               Complete the board’s application form and provide copies of documentation of completion of all courses claimed that qualify the applicant to sit for the examination.

            b.               Pay the fee specified in 193F—Chapter 12.

            c.               Effective January 1, 2015, the degree, education and experience must be completed and documentation submitted to the board at the time of application to sit for the examination.

         6.3(2) The board may verify educational credits claimed. Undocumented credits will be sufficient cause to invalidate the examination results pursuant to 193F—paragraph 3.3(2)“c.”

         6.3(3) Responsibility for documenting the educational credits claimed rests with the applicant.

         6.3(4) An applicant must supply the original examination scores when applying for certification. Copies of the scores will not be accepted.

         6.3(5) If an applicant who has passed an examination does not obtain the related appraiser credential within 24 months after passing the examination, that examination result loses its validity to support issuance of an appraiser credential. To regain eligibility for the credential, the applicant must retake and pass the examination. This requirement applies to individuals obtaining an initial certified credential or upgrading from an associate credential.

[ARC 7774B, IAB 5/20/09, effective 6/24/09; ARC 1731C, IAB 11/12/14, effective 12/17/14]