Alabama Administrative Code Chapter 780-X-8 — Examinations

780 Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board

Ala. Admin. Code r. 780-X-8-.01 Eligibility For Examination

(1) Licensed Real Property Appraiser. To be eligible to sit for the examination for licensure for any classification of real property appraiser, the applicant must provide evidence satisfactory to the Board of possessing the educational qualifications and qualifying experience outlined in the Administrative Code, Chapters 780-X-3 and 780-X-6. In addition, the applicant must:

(a) be at least nineteen years old and possess a high school diploma or equivalent;

(b) be a United States citizen or an alien with permanent resident status;

(c) if a non-resident of the State of Alabama, agrees to sign an affidavit submitting to service of process in Alabama; submitting to the jurisdiction of the Board for purposes of investigation and disciplinary action by the Board; and agrees to be bound by all the provisions of the Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Act and Rules and Regulations of the Board;

(d) be trustworthy and competent to transact the business of an appraiser in a manner satisfactory to the Board;

(e) not have had membership in any nationally recognized appraisal organization revoked for ethics violation; provided, however, that membership in any such organization is not a requirement of eligibility to sit for the examination; and

(f) provide evidence satisfactory to the Board of having passed, within 24 months prior to application, a Board approved USPAP course if taken prior to January 1, 2003, or if taken on or after January 1, 2003 the National USPAP course or its equivalent as determined by the AQB taught by an instructor certified by the AQB..

History

• Author: Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§34-27A-5, 34-27A-7, 34-27A-11.
• Emergency adoption filed February 15, 1991; effective February 18, 1991. Permanent adoption filed April 8, 1991; effective May 15, 1991. Amended: Filed April 21, 1994. Emergency adoption: Filed May 5, 1994; effective June 1, 1994. Amended: Filed June 22, 1994; effective July 27, 1994. Amended: Filed August 21, 2001; effective September 25, 2001. Amended: Filed December 4, 2003; effective January 8, 2004. Amended: September 19, 2006; effective October 24, 2006. Amended: August 29, 2014; effective October 3, 2014. Amended: Published September 30, 2020; effective November 14, 2020.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 780-X-8-.02 Examination Dates And Locations

Written examinations are held in places and on dates designated by the Board.

History

• Author: Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §34-27A-5.
• Emergency adoption filed February 15, 1991; effective February 18, 1991. Permanent adoption filed April 8, 1991; effective May 15, 1991. Amended: Filed June 18, 1992; effective July 23, 1992.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 780-X-8-.03 Examination Results

Examination results will be reviewed by the Board. After the results of the examination are received, the Board will issue the license certificate and wallet cards.

History

• Author: Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §34-27A-5.
• Emergency adoption filed February 15, 1991; effective February 18, 1991. Permanent adoption filed April 8, 1991; effective May 15, 1991. Amended: Filed April 21, 1994. Emergency adoption: Filed May 5, 1994; effective June 1, 1994. Amended: Filed June 22, 1994; effective July 27, 1994. Amended: Filed February 15, 2006; effective March 22, 2006.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 780-X-8-.04 Eligibility For Re-Examination

Satisfactory completion of an exam must be made within twenty-four months after application is approved by the Board. The applicant may test as many times within the twenty-four month period as he or she chooses until a passing grade is obtained. After the expiration of twenty-four months an applicant must submit a new application and necessary fees.

History

• Author: Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §34-27A-5.
• Filed June 18, 1992; effective July 23, 1992. Amended: Filed April 21, 1994. Emergency adoption: Filed May 5, 1994; effective June 1, 1994. Amended: Filed June 22, 1994; effective July 27, 1994. Amended: Filed February 15, 2006; effective March 22, 2006.