Board Updates: Please Read

December 30, 2020

Continuing Education for the 2021 Certification Renewal

The Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers is following the recommended guidance put forth by The Appraisal Foundation in their March 2020 letter, which recommendations they have since extended through the end of 2021. Continuing education offerings that were originally designed to be presented in a traditional classroom setting may be offered remotely via distance education, without the delivery mechanism approval set forth in Section III.D.3 “Generic Education Criteria” of the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria(Criteria), subject to the following:

1. The educational offering under consideration is currently approved for traditional classroom presentation,
2. The platform utilized for distance education is live and interactive,
3. The instructor verifies photo identification of the students, and
4. The instructor maintains an attendance roster, which includes verifying 100% classroom attendance by, for example, taking attendance at various established times during the course.

Questions regarding the continuing education requirements for Alaska? RealEstateAppraisers@Alaska.Gov

Board Vacancy Announcement

The Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers is looking for a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser who is interested in serving on the board. If you would like to apply for appointment to this position, please visit the application site. Prior to applying, you may wish to read more about the roles and responsibilities of Alaska’s volunteer licensing board members and division processes and authority on our board resources page.

Questions regarding this vacancy? boards@alaska.gov

Current Program Status

Please note that while the board has one vacant position, it is still able to function and conduct board business including processing applications per normal procedures.

Questions regarding applications or other information regarding real estate appraiser certifications? RealEstateAppraisers@Alaska.Gov

Appraisal Management Company Annual Report Notice:

Appraisal Management Companies (AMC) registered with the State of Alaska are required to report annually to the department for each appraiser on their appraiser panel who has performed an appraisal for a federally covered transaction in the state within the preceding calendar year. This report should be completed, and appropriate fees submitted, using form #08-4730. AMCs who qualify will be placed on the federal ASC registry for Appraisal Management Companies. This registry will be updated in July of each year.

Federally regulated AMCs shall report annually using the same form #08-4730. This form contains provisions for these AMCs to report and pay the associated fee as well.

AMC annual reports are due no later than June 30th.

Electronic Requests for License Verification

NOTE: This feature is for individuals who have registered with MY LICENSE and wish to pay the filing fee online with a credit card payment .

If you are not registered with MY LICENSE and would like information on how to register, please contact realestateappraisers@alaska.gov

1. Submit Your Request
   • Send your Request for License Verification to: realestateappraisers@alaska.gov
   • Put the program along with your first and last name in the subject line.
   • The following information must be provided in the body of your email:
     • NAME: The name used when your professional license was last issued or renewed.
     • LICENSE NUMBER: Your professional license number.
     • SEND TO: Provide both the Board and/or Agency name along with a complete mailing address.
2. Payment of Fees
   • You will be sent a notification email with a link to your license details page.
   • A “Make a Payment” link will be available within your license details page under “Actions”.
   • A $20 filing fee is required for each verification of license.
3. Completed Request
   • You will be sent a notification email with a link to your license details page when the request is completed.
   • Please allow up to 10 business days for processing after submitting your payment.

If you prefer to submit a check or money order, you may mail in the Request License Verification form.