Section 1455.100  Application for Licensure as a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser, Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser, Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser, and Application by Endorsement

a)         Each applicant for a State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser License or a State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser License shall submit to the Division:

1)         An application, in a manner prescribed by the Division and signed by the applicant, on which all questions have been answered;

2)         The fee required by Section 1455.320;

3)         Proof of successful completion of the qualifying education requirements as provided by Section 1455.150;

4)         A score report/application that provides proof of successful completion of the qualifying education and experience requirements as provided in this Part;

5)         Proof of successful completion of the examination authorized by the Division and endorsed by the AQB.  The results for successful completion of an AQB-approved qualifying examination are valid for a period of 24 months immediately following issuance of the results; and

6)         Satisfactory completion of a criminal history records check, as required by Section 5-22 of the Act.

b)         Each applicant for an Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser License shall submit to the Division:

1)         An application, in a manner prescribed by the Division and signed by the applicant, on which all questions have been answered;

2)         The fee required by Section 1455.320;

3)         Proof of successful completion of the qualifying education requirements within five years prior to initial application;

4)         Proof of successful completion of any required prerequisite education offering; and

5)         Satisfactory completion of a criminal history records check, as required by Section 5-22 of the Act.

c)         Each non-resident applicant for a State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser license or a State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser license applying by endorsement shall submit to the Division:

1)         An application, in a manner prescribed by the Division and signed by the applicant, on which all questions have been answered;

2)         The fee required by Section 1455.320;

3)         A certification of licensure from each jurisdiction where the applicant is licensed or by a search by the Division of the Appraisal Subcommittee's (ASC) National Registry history that may be obtained from the ASC at 1325 G Street N.W., Suite 500, Washington DC 20005 or at its website at www.asc.gov; and

4)         Satisfactory completion of a criminal history records check, as required by Section 5-22 of the Act.

d)         When applying for an initial license under subsections (a) through (c), applicants must submit a satisfactory completion of a criminal records check, as required by Section 5-22 of the Act, regardless of whether the applicant was previously or currently is licensed with the Division under this Act.

(Source:  Amended at 48 Ill. Reg. 14553, effective September 24, 2024)