Reciprocity

 

A nonresident of Nebraska seeking certification or licensure in the state of Nebraska shall apply on forms provided by the board and pay the appropriate fee required.

A nonresident; may obtain a license or residential or general certificate as a real estate appraiser by complying with all of the provisions of the Real Property Appraiser Act relating to licensure, or residential or general certification of real estate appraisers, and submitting an application on a form approved by the board. Applications are good for current year, with option for annual renewal.

The Board may issue a reciprocal certificate or license to an individual that is certified or licensed in the individual's home state. The certificate or license must be valid and in good standing. Reciprocal certificate or license holders shall be required to pay the federal registry fee. Reciprocal appraisers shall comply with all provisions of the Nebraska law and rules.

1. Complete the information requested on next three pages and obtain notarization.
   
   
2. Attach check or money order payable to Nebraska Real Property Appraiser Board for total fees due. Application fee: $150.00; Pocket card: $300.00; Federal Registry: $40.00; Total amount due: $490.00
   
   
3. Attach a recent passport-type photo of applicant. (Copy of driver’s license photo will meet the requirement.)
   
   
4. A reciprocal certificate or license may not be issued without verification. Verification will be established using data from the Federal Registry.
   
   
5. Attach a copy of the latest USPAP credit.
   
   
6. Questions, call 402-471-9015.
   
   
7. Application will be returned if incomplete because the State of Nebraska allows only three (3) days to hold a check.
   
   
8. Nebraska is a mandatory state. Do not enter the state without first obtaining a reciprocal license.
   
   
9. Mail To: Nebraska Real Property Appraiser Board 301 Centennial Mall South, Lower Level, P.O. Box 94963, Lincoln, NE 68509-4963.

The Nebraska Real Property Appraiser Board has adopted the following policy regarding reciprocal credentials:

On and after August 24, 2006, all applications for obtaining a credential by reciprocity will be forwarded by the Director to the Board for approval.  It will be the Board’s policy to review each application and determine if the State in which the applicant resides has similar credentialing requirements as the State of Nebraska.  This will be done through an annual review of experience, education, and testing requirements for the State in which the applicant resides.  This policy shall supersede any existing agreements for reciprocity which may have been entered into by the Board.  This policy shall not apply to existing non-resident credential holders who are seeking renewal of an existing credential through the annual renewal process.

 

Reciprocity Application
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