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Reciprocity or Endorsement

DCBOREA accepts reciprocity from all states except Maryland. Reciprocity applicants must complete the DC application packet. Maryland applicants may apply for DC appraiser credentials by the endorsement program. Simply complete the DC application packet, submit copies of education hours and the experience log that was submitted to Maryland. Application packets may be requested by calling Pearson VUE on 888-204-6206.

Publications and Forms

These links take you to resource information and forms that are required to obtain your license from the District of Columbia.

Licensing

Online licensing services are a quick, convenient, and environmentally responsible way to manage your licensing needs.

Resources

The Board is committed to professional development and consumer protection. The following links provide a wealth of additional information.

District of Columbia Real Estate Appraisers

Welcome

The DC Board of Real Estate Appraisers regulates the practice of real estate appraisal, including the functions of a state appraiser certifying and licensing agency under Title XI of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, approved August 9, 1989. Additionally, the Board protects consumers by enforcing the District of Columbia real estate license law (pdf). The real estate license law is defined by the District of Columbia Second Omnibus Regulatory Act of 1998 (Omnibus), which took effect on April 20, 1999.

The Board consists of five members appointed by the Mayor. Three members shall be real estate appraisers licensed in the District, one shall be a real estate broker licensed in the District, and one shall be a consumer member. Three members of the Board constitute a quorum.

The Board meets on the third Wednesday each month at 10:00 a.m. at the DCRA headquarters, located at 941 North Capitol Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002. The Board can be reached by phone: (202) 442-4320 or fax: (202) 698-4329.

Program Liaison: Leon W. Lewis, Leon.Lewis@dc.gov

Current Board Members

  • Jerome Farrow – Chair
  • Mark Secrest – Appraiser Member
  • Trinity L. Ward – Appraiser Member
  • Marguerite Allen – Consumer Member
  • One Vacancy