Virginia Law

Every applicant to the board for a license by reciprocity must meet the following qualifications:

1. The applicant must be at least 18 years of age.

2. The applicant must, as part of the application, verify that the applicant has read and understands Virginia real estate appraiser license law and the regulations of the board.

3. The applicant must report any action taken by any board or administrative body in any jurisdiction against a professional or occupational license, certification, or registration issued to the applicant, to include any suspension, revocation, or surrender of a license, certification, or registration, imposition of a monetary penalty, or requirement to take remedial education or other corrective action. The board, in its discretion, may deny licensure to any applicant for any prior action taken by any board or administrative body in any jurisdiction. The applicant has the right to request further review of any such action by the board under the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq. of the Code of Virginia).

4. In accordance with § 54.1-204 of the Code of Virginia, each applicant must disclose the following information:

a. All misdemeanor convictions involving fraudulent or dishonest acts, sexual offense, non-marijuana drug distribution, or physical injury within five years of the date of the application; and

b. All felony convictions.

The board, in its discretion, may deny licensure to any applicant in accordance with § 54.1-204 of the Code of Virginia.

5. Applicants for licensure who do not meet the requirements set forth in subdivisions 3 and 4 of this section may be approved for licensure following consideration by the board.