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SCAM ALERT
The Division of Consumer Affairs (Division) is warning all licensed professionals about individuals impersonating New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) investigators, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents, DEA investigators, New Jersey Drug Control Unit investigators, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) investigators, and other law enforcement personnel, as part of an extortion scheme.

The impersonators are contacting licensees by telephone or letter, stating that they are the subject of an investigation. The callers are demanding money to clear up the matter, or threatening to revoke the individual’s license. Please be advised that the Division of Consumer Affairs will not contact licensees by telephone to discuss investigations or demand money.

Anyone receiving a telephone call from a person purporting to be any of the above mentioned individuals seeking money, should refuse the demand. We encourage you to report the call to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. You may also report the call to the Division at AskConsumerAffairs@lps.state.nj.us.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Trainee Appraiser Program Questions

  1. How many times may a trainee appraiser renew his or her permit?

    Three (3).

  2. Are trainee appraisers required to complete continuing education?

    Yes. Trainee appraisers are required to complete 14 hours of continuing education for each annual renewal.

  3. Can a trainee appraiser have more than one supervising appraiser?

    Trainee appraisers may have more than one supervising appraiser. All supervising appraisers must submit a supervising appraiser form to the Board for each trainee appraiser under their supervision.

  4. Is the appraiser trainee program mandatory for someone seeking to become licensed or certified as an appraiser?

    No, the appraiser trainee program is a voluntary program for individuals in the process of acquiring appraisal experience required in order to be licensed or certified.

Licensed and Certified Real Estate Appraisers Questions

  1. Must I be a citizen of the United States to be eligible for licensure?

    No. New Jersey State law allows for all individuals, regardless of citizenship status, to obtain a professional or occupational license in New Jersey if all requirements for licensure are met. Individuals with undocumented status are eligible for licensure and a social security number is not required for licensure.

  2. How many hours of continuing education are required?

    Twenty eight hours of continuing education are required in each biennial renewal period.

  3. What is the requirement for the course on the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (U.S.P.A.P.)?

    The seven-hour U.S.P.A.P. update course is required every two years.

  4. Will the seven-hour U.S.P.A.P. update course be applied towards the 28 hours of continuing education required in each biennial renewal period?

    Yes.

  5. Can I place my appraiser license or certification on "inactive" status?

    Yes. You may request inactive status on the biennial renewal application or in writing to the Board at any time.

  6. How do I file a complaint against an appraiser?

    Complaint forms are available online or you may contact the Board office.


Last Modified: 4/19/2023 8:30 AM

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