Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 1255 - Real Estate Appraiser Commission
Chapter 1255-01 - General Provisions
Section 1255-01-.04 - APPLICATION FOR APPRAISER LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

(1) All new applicants for a real property appraiser credential who are not currently licensed or certified and in good standing in another jurisdiction must undergo a State and national background check. Applicants shall submit fingerprints of the individual applying for the credential, in digital form if practicable, and any appropriate identifying information for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and/or any governmental agency or entity authorized to perform such background checks.

(2) A person who wishes to file an application for a real estate appraiser trainee registration, license or certificate may obtain the required form upon request to the Commission.

(3) At the time of filing an application for trainee registration, licensure, or certification, each applicant shall sign a pledge to comply with the standards set forth in the Act and the Commission's rules and state that the applicant understands the types of misconduct for which disciplinary proceedings may be initiated against a registered trainee or a state licensed or certified appraiser, as set forth in the Act.

(4) Each applicant shall complete all application and examination requirements within one (1) year of the date the Commission grants approval for the applicant to take the required examination. An applicant may not take the required examination more than four (4) times within the one (1) year period following approval; thereafter, an applicant wishing to take the required examination shall reapply and submit a new application fee. The Commission may grant exceptions to the requirements set forth in this paragraph upon appropriate individual request.

(5) Any person may apply for upgrade of an unexpired license or certificate by filing an application for the same on a form which may be obtained from the Commission. The appropriate application fee must be filed with the application.

(6) Filing and Fees. Properly completed applications must be accompanied by the appropriate fees. Once the application has been filed and processed, the application fee may not be refunded. The following fees shall be charged:

(7) Payment of application fees shall be made by certified check, bank check, or money order made payable to the State of Tennessee.