Attention: The division is recruiting for multiple positions across the state to fill vacancies in important roles. Most positions are telework-capable and could work outside our home office locations. Click here to review job descriptions and apply. Check back often as new recruitments are added.

Hard Copy License Certificates Discontinued

The division has expanded our online services to allow licensees to download their own license certificates on demand. As a result, the division no longer mails hardcopy license certificates. The certificates will be located under the “initial application” and “renewal” events in the MY LICENSE account.

If you need guidance on how to set up or access your MY LICENSE account, you can access the MY LICENSE instructions here.

Public Notice:

Notice of Adopted Changes to the Regulations of the Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers

On June 7, 2022, the Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers adopted regulation changes in Title 12, Chapter 70 of the Alaska Administrative Code. The regulations primarily concern adoption of a new section creating an application process for a temporary military courtesy license to practice as a general, residential, trainee, or institutional real estate appraiser in the state. The regulation changes were reviewed and approved by the Department of Law, signed and filed by the Lieutenant Governor (or designee) on November 23, 2022, and will go into effect on December 23, 2022. Please click here to see the filed version of the regulations.

The new regulation changes will be printed in Register 244, January 2023 of the Alaska Administrative Code.

Pending Continuing Education Regulation Changes

February 2023 Update:

The pending regulation update to allow for 100% of continuing education completed in an online platform becomes effective March 5, 2023. Please note the regulation update is not retroactive and any online continuing education completed prior to March 5, 2023 will be subject to following regulations as currently written, which only allow for up to 50% of continuing education to be completed in an online platform.

January 2023 Update:

On November 1st, the Board of Real Estate Appraisers adopted regulations changes to the continuing education requirements so that 100% of CE credits can be completed in an online platform, versus the current 50%. However, those regulations are not in effect. They must be reviewed and processed by the Department of Law then the Lt. Governor’s Office. They will go into effect 30 days after being signed by the Lt. Governor, and will not be retroactive. While we’re optimistic the regulations will be in effect before the 6/30/2023 license expiration date, we do not have a clear timeline or confirmation of this.

Until the regulation changes are signed and in effect, the existing regulations remain in effect. All courses approved under the current regulations will continue to meet requirements once the new regulations are in effect. All education courses taken must be pre-approved by the board to meet the CE requirements, and they must be taken in the manner the course was approved. For instance, if the course was approved for in-person instruction but not online instruction, it must be taken in-person to qualify. For guidance on what courses are currently approved, please utilize the board’s “Board Approved Courses- Search Engine” below, or you are welcome to email realestateappraisers@alaska.gov to request verification of whether a course is board-approved.

Education Courses

Attention: Please note, per regulation, courses for both initial/qualifying education and continuing education are required to be Board approved at the time of taking the course.

Please click here to utilize the education search engine to locate Board approved courses.

Board staff are more than happy to help verify approved courses as well. Please contact realestateappraisers@alaska.gov to verify if a course is Board approved or not.

Board Updates: Please Read

February 2023 Update:

The pending regulation update to allow for 100% of continuing education completed in an online platform becomes effective March 5, 2023. Please note the regulation update is not retroactive and any online continuing education completed prior to March 5, 2023 will be subject to following regulations as currently written, which only allow for up to 50% of continuing education to be completed in an online platform.

November 2022 Update:

Emergency order 12 AAC 70.220(f), allowing for unlimited online continuing education hours for the 2021 renewal, expired on June 30, 2021.

Regulations remain in effect as currently written.

12 AAC 70.220. HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIRED. (a) At the time of certificate renewal, an applicant for renewal who has been certified for (1) 24 months or more shall document satisfactory completion of at least 28 hours of continuing education during the concluding licensing period;
(2) at least 185 days, but less than 24 months, shall document satisfactory completion of at least 14 hours of continuing education during the concluding licensing period;
(3) less than 185 days is not required to meet continuing education requirements for that renewal.
(b) The board will not recognize continuing education hours claimed by an applicant for renewal for taking the same, or substantially identical, course more than once during a certification period.
(c) Except as provided in (d) of this section, credit is given for classroom and examination hours only and not for hours devoted to class preparation or completion of assignments. A classroom hour is defined in 12 AAC 70.910.
(d) Up to one-half of the hours required by this section may be obtained through distance education approved under 12 AAC 70.210 or online courses approved under 12 AAC 70.215.
(e) As part of the requirements of (a)(1) of this section, an applicant for renewal of a certificate shall document satisfactory completion of a seven-hour National USPAP Update Course, taught by an Appraiser Qualifications Board certified instructor who is a certified appraiser. The board will accept courses determined as equivalent by the Appraiser Qualifications Board Course Approval Program of the Appraisal Foundation. Completion of the 15-hour national USPAP course used for certification under 12 AAC 70.115 may not be used to satisfy the continuing education renewal requirements of the seven-hour USPAP Update Course required in this subsection.
(f) During the licensing period of July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2021, an unlimited number of the hours required by this section may be obtained through distance education described in (d) of this section.

Per regulation, courses are required to be Board approved at the time of taking the course. The state website does have a search engine to locate Board approved courses. In addition to this you may email RealEstateAppraisers@Alaska.Gov. Staff are more than happy to help verify if a course is Board approved.

Appraisal Management Companies Annual Report

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.

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

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.