Registered Trainee applicants must submit an application online at core.tn.gov and a $125 initial license fee along with proof that the applicant met the following requirements:
I. Education
Prior to registering with the Commission, a registered trainee applicant must complete 79 hours of qualifying education, within five (5) years preceding the date of application. This education must be completed in-person; online courses will not be accepted.
● (15) hour Appraisal Foundation's National USPAP course
● (30) hour Appraisal Principles course
● (30) hour Appraisal Practice or Procedures course
● (4) Trainee and Supervisory course
II. Experience
No previous experience is required to register as a Trainee. However, in order to gain experience credit for licensure/certification, an appraiser assistant must have a supervising appraiser and register with the Commission
III. Application
All of the requirements must be accomplished prior to submitting a License/Certification application:
1. Initial Registered Trainee Application (CORE)
2. Supporting Documentation
i. Proof of Prerequisite Education
- 15 hour USPAP Certificate
- Appraiser Principals Certificate
- Appraiser Procedures Certificate
- Sponsor/Trainee Certificate
ii. Electronic Fingerprint Receipt
iii. Sponsor/Trainee Supervisor Course (Sponsor)
3. Fee, $125