What are the requirements to apply for trainee, certified residential and certified general?
NOTE: The prelicensing requirements have changed with the 2008 Education Criteria as of Janaury 1, 2008. If you took your education under the Segmented Approach (you completed your courses before 2008 and your courses are less than five years old), then the following criteria are required for each level of licensure: Trainee: R1, R2, R3, the 15 hour National USPAP classes. Certified Residential: the G1 class,2500 hours worth of appraisals, and at least 2 years worth of experience. Certified General: the G2 and G3 classes, 3000 hours worth of appraisals, and at least 2 ½ years experience. Note: This explanation is a brief outline of criteria. To see a more detailed chart, go to our homepage, click on “Prelicensing Requirements” under “Application Information.” If you are completing your education in 2008 and thereafter then the 2008 Education Criteria are as follows (Note: the experience requirement remains the same as the Segmented Approach): Registered Trainee Basic Appraisal Principl