§ 522F.3 — Appraiser’s license — eligibility

Iowa § 522F.3

• Jurisdiction: Iowa
• Title XIII: COMMERCE
• Ch. 522F: LICENSING AND REGULATION OF APPRAISERS AND UMPIRES

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1. Apersonshallnotactas,orrepresentthatthepersonis,anappraiserinthisstateunless
thepersonislicensedunderthischapter. Apersonthatactsasanappraiserinthisstatesolely
for a crop hail or multiperil crop insurance claim shall not be subject to this chapter.
2. A person applying for an appraiser license shall submit an application on a uniform
individual application or a uniform business entity application in the form and manner
prescribed by the commissioner.
3. To be eligible for licensure under this chapter, a person shall meet all of the following
criteria:
a. Have experience or training in building construction, repair, or estimating property
damage.
b. Unless waived by the commissioner based on the person’s other professional
qualifications, have a minimum of three years’ experience as any of the following:
(1) A professional engineer licensed under chapter 542B or similarly licensed in another
state.
(2) An architect licensed under chapter 544A or similarly licensed in another state.
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(3) An adjuster licensed under chapter 522C or similarly licensed in another state.
(4) A residential contractor as defined in section 103A.71.
(5) A contractor registered under chapter 91C or similarly registered in another state.
c. (1) Passawrittenexaminationasprescribedbythedivision. Theexaminationshalltest
the knowledge of a person concerning the appraisal process, the duties and responsibilities
of an appraiser, and the insurance laws and rules of this state. Examination results shall be
valid for ninety calendar days from the date of examination.
(2) An individual who concurrently applies for an appraiser license, and a license as an
adjusterunderchapter522C,maychoosetotakeajointexaminationconductedasprescribed
by the division. The joint examination shall test the knowledge of the individual concerning
the duties and responsibilities of an adjuster and of an appraiser, and the insurance laws and
administrative rules of this state. An individual who successfully passes a joint examination,
and who meets all other requirements for licensure as an appraiser, and as an adjuster under
chapter 522C, shall be licensed as both an adjuster and as an appraiser.
d. Have the requisite character and competence, as determined by the division.
4. To determine an applicant’s eligibility for licensure, the commissioner may require a
criminal history check pursuant to section 522B.5A.