Once you have your license, TALCB rules allow you to request Inactive or Active status for the license. This may be useful if your career changes direction and you wish to keep your license but not actively perform appraisals for a period of time.
Prior to filing your application, you need to find a Certified General or Certified Residential Appraiser licensed in Texas to act as your supervisor.
As a Licensed Residential Appraiser, you must renew your license every two years. A renewal notice will be sent out about 90 days before your expiration date. You may renew your license up to six months after the expiration date. After six months, you may apply for reinstatement of your license.
TALCB administers licensing examinations for licensed residential appraiser, certified residential appraiser and certified general appraiser applicants through a contract with Pearson Vue. Each quarter, Pearson Vue publishes reports on the success rates for exam questions grouped by topic. Education providers and students may find this information helpful in identifying topics where success rate is lower and focusing increased attention to these areas.
Below are recent exam topic reports.