ILLINOIS

Candidate
Handbook
July 2018
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 EXAMINATION CONTENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Associate Trainee Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Certified Residential and Certified General
EXAMINATION INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
ILLINOIS LICENSE REQUIREMENTS AND Sample Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
QUALIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 TAKING THE EXAMINATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Criminal Background Checks – All Applicants . . . . . . . . . 2 Identification and Fingerprinting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser (557). . . . . . . . . 2
RULES FOR THE EXAMINATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Certified Residential Appraiser (556) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Certified General Appraiser (553). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Personal Belongings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
APPLYING FOR THE EXAMINATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Examination Restrictions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Application Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Misconduct. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Application Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Copyrighted Examination Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Appraiser Application for Licensure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Computer Login. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
AQB Criteria Conversion Matrix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Practice Examination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Experience Log Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Timed Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Appraiser Experience Credit Maximums. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Candidate Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
First 500 Experience Log Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
FOLLOWING THE EXAMINATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Appraisal Experience Log Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Your Score Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Experience Log Excess Hours Request Form . . . . . . . . 18
If You Pass the Examination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Supplemental Appraisal Experience Log . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
If You Fail the Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Certification by Licensing Agency/Board Form. . . . . . . . 20
Duplicate Score Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Certification for Nonresident Consent Form . . . . . . . . . . 21
LICENSE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
HOW THE EXAMINATION IS ADMINISTERED. . . . . . . . . . 22
ILLINOIS REAL ESTATE APPRAISER EXAMINATION
EXAMINATION FEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
REGISTRATION FORM INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
SCHEDULING AN EXAMINATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
ILLINOIS REAL ESTATE APPRAISER
Special Arrangements for Candidates with Disabilities. . 23
EXAMINATION REGISTRATION FORM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
EXAMINATION APPOINTMENT CHANGES . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
REQUEST FOR SPECIAL EXAMINATION
MISSED APPOINTMENTS AND FORFEITURES . . . . . . . 23 ACCOMMODATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
INCLEMENT WEATHER, POWER FAILURE OR DOCUMENTATION OF DISABILITY-RELATED NEEDS . . 34
EMERGENCY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
DUPLICATE SCORE REPORT REQUEST FORM. . . . . . . 35
NO REFUNDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

QUESTIONS ABOUT LICENSING HOW TO CONTACT PSI

Questions regarding license application or information For inquiries and general registration information write
concerning licensure requirements should be directed to: or call:
Illinois Department of Financial PSI Candidate Services
and Professional Regulation 18000 W. 105th St.
320 West Washington St. Olathe, KS 66061-7543
Springfield, IL 62786 Phone: 800-345-6559
Phone: 800-560-6420 Fax: 913-895-4651
Web: www.idfpr.com Website: www.goAMP.com

Copyright © 2018. PSI Services. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical,
including photocopy or recording, or any information and retrieval system, without permission in writing from PSI Services.
Rev. 6/20/2018

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INTRODUCTION vendor licensed by the Department. Fingerprints must be
taken within 60 days from the date that the application
PSI Services provides a range of services to the states is submitted to the Department or the Department’s
that use the Real Estate Appraiser Examination Program testing vendor.
(RAP). This booklet provides information that you will need
to register for the Illinois real estate appraiser licensing Applicants may contact a licensed fingerprint vendor to
examinations. Be sure to keep the booklet after you have schedule an appointment for fingerprinting by going to
registered for the examination; you may wish to refer to it https://www.idfpr.com/FPVendor.asp. The ISP will
later. transmit electronic results of fingerprint processing to the
Department. A receipt issued by a licensed fingerprint
Use the online forms at the Department’s website. vendor agency must be submitted with the application fee.
The receipt shall be issued by the fingerprint vendor at the
The Certified Residential and Certified General Appraiser
time that the fingerprints are obtained.
examinations are developed by the Appraiser Qualifications
Board (AQB) based upon an appraiser’s practice. The Out-of-state applicants who are unable to schedule an
detailed examination content outlines are included in this appointment for fingerprinting through a licensed fingerprint
handbook to guide your preparation. vendor need to complete the following steps:
• Obtain one (1) Illinois State Police (ISP) Fee Applicant
STATEMENT OF Card for processing. Applicants may contact the
Department at 1-800-560-6420 or send an email request
NONDISCRIMINATION on your profession page of the Department website at
PSI does not discriminate among candidates on the basis of www.idfpr.com. The ISP will transmit electronic results
age, gender, race, religion, national origin, disability, marital of the fingerprint processing to the Department.
status, sexual orientation or gender identity. • Complete Section 1 of the Identity Verification
Certifying Statement form.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION • The Fee Applicant Card shall be taken to a police
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional department in another state to obtain classifiable prints.
Regulation administers the following Illinois Real Estate • Section 2 of the Identity Verification Certifying
Appraiser Licensing Examinations under a contract with Statement form shall be completed and signed by the
PSI. police department.
• Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser • Go to https://www.idfpr.com/licenselookup/
• Certified Residential Appraiser fingerprintlist.asp to select a licensed fingerprint vendor
that has “Card Scan” capability. Contact the vendor to
• Certified General Appraiser
determine the fee for a “Card Scan”.
This booklet contains general information regarding • Mail the ORIGINAL Identity Verification Certifying
the examinations and the testing process. For specific Statement form (with Sections 1 and 2 completed),
information about licensing procedures, contact the Illinois Fee Applicant Card and fingerprint fee to the
Department of Financial and Professional Regulation at the licensed fingerprint vendor selected from the Division of
following address. Professional Regulation website.
Illinois Department of Financial • Mail the completed application, licensing fee and a copy
and Professional Regulation of the Identity Verification Certifying Statement form
Division of Real Estate (with Sections 1 and 2 completed) to the Division of
320 W. Washington - 3rd Floor Professional Regulation.
Springfield, IL 62786
 Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser
ILLINOIS LICENSE (557)
REQUIREMENTS AND To be eligible for this examination, candidates must meet
the following requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS • Completion of the appraisal application on which all
 Criminal Background Checks — All questions have been answered.
Applicants • Proof of successful completion of 75 hours of qualifying
Individuals applying for licensure for professions that require education course work. The course work must have been
fingerprints must submit to a criminal background check and completed through an approved Illinois appraisal provider.
provide evidence of fingerprint processing from a fingerprint These hours must have been completed in the following

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curriculums (formerly IL-I; IL-II; and IL-III): for Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraisers who will
IL1-08 USPAP – 15 hours be issued their first credential on or after January 1,
IL2-08 Basic real estate appraisal principles – 2014. This form is ONLY for use by Illinois Associate
30 hours Real Estate Trainee Appraisers and their approved
IL3-08 Basic appraisal procedures – 30 hours Supervisors. List a minimum of 25 assignments whereby
the Supervisor was personally and physically present for
Also, prior to being issued an Associate Real Estate Trainee each inspection. There can be no less than 500 hours
Appraiser credential, you must complete the 6-hour Illinois of experience in total. Each assignment is considered
Supervisor-Trainee Course or, at a minimum, the 3-hour to be co-appraised by the Trainee and the Supervisor.
Supervisor-Trainee Course (AQB portion) with the Illinois- Appraisal Reviews are ineligible for Trainee experience.
specific portion completed within 12 months. List ONLY the number of actual hours worked. Travel TO
• Proof of course work may be submitted in the form of an and FROM assignments will NOT be accepted.
original sealed school transcript. Beginning on January • Appraisers holding a valid Licensed Residential Real
1, 2015, all 75 hours (not including the Illinois Supervisor- Property Appraiser credential from another jurisdiction
Trainee Course) of qualifying education cannot be older may satisfy the educational requirements for the Certified
than five years prior to initial application as an Associate Residential Appraiser credential by completing the
Real Estate Trainee Appraiser (557). The Illinois following additional educational hours:
Supervisor-Trainee Course is valid indefinitely. ILR8-08 Advanced Residential Applications and Case
• LOG-APP FORM – No experience is required for this Studies – 15 hours
license. ILR9-08 Statistics, Modeling and Finance – 15 hours
• REA-1002 CERTIFICATION FOR NON-RESIDENT ILRE-08 Appraisal Subject Matter Electives – 20 hours
CONSENT – This only needs to be completed if the TOTAL – 50 Hours
applicant has listed an out-of-state address.
• Proof of course work can be submitted in the form of
 Certified Residential Appraiser (556) an original sealed school transcript. Transcripts, for all
curriculums, are valid indefinitely until January 1, 2015.
To be eligible for this examination, candidates must meet
the following requirements: • LOG-7500 and LOG-7501 – Must provide evidence of
obtaining 2,500 hours of appraisal experience during no
• Completion of the appraisal application on which all fewer than 24 months. Follow the directions on LOG-
questions have been answered. 7500 in order to accurately complete the LOG-7501
• Proof of successful completion of 200 hours of qualifying Data Fill pages. All experience must be obtained AFTER
education. The course work must have been completed January 30, 1989. Follow the Maximum hours Matrix and,
through an approved Illinois appraisal provider. These if necessary, complete LOG-7575 for ANY assignment
hours must have been completed in the following where you claim hours that exceed the Matrix.
curriculums (formerly IL-1 through IL-IV; and IL-VI): • REA-1002 CERTIFICATION FOR NON-RESIDENT
• Appraisers holding a valid Associate Real Estate CONSENT – This only needs to be completed if the
Trainee Appraiser credential may satisfy the educational applicant has listed an out-of state address.
requirements for the Certified Residential Appraiser
credential by completing the following additional  Certified General Appraiser (553)
educational hours: To be eligible for this examination, candidates must meet
ILR4-08 Residential Market Analysis and Highest and the following requirements:
Best Use – 15 hours • Completion of appraisal application on which all
ILR5-08 Residential Appraiser Site Valuation and questions have been answered.
Cost Approach – 15 hours
• Proof of successful completion of 300 hours of qualifying
ILR6-08 Residential Sales Comparison and Income
education. The course work must have been completed
Approaches – 30 hours
through an approved Illinois provider. These hours
ILR7-08 Residential Report Writing and Case Studies
must have been completed in the following curriculums
– 15 hours
(formerly IL-1 through IL-V; IL-VII; and IL-Elective):
ILR8-08 Advanced Residential Applications and Case
Studies – 15 hours • Appraisers holding a valid Associate Real Estate
ILR9-08 Statistics, Modeling & Finance – 15 hours Trainee Appraiser credential may satisfy the educational
ILRE-08 Appraisal Subject Matter Electives – 20 hours requirements for the Certified General Appraiser
credential by completing the following additional
TOTAL – 125 Hours educational hours:
• FIRST 500 EXPERIENCE FORM – The first 500 hours ILG4-08 General Appraiser Market Analysis and
of appraisal experience must be completed on this form Highest and Best Use – 30 hours

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ILG5-08 General Appraiser Sales Comparison ILG7-08 General Appraiser Income Approach –
Approach – 30 hours 45 hours
ILG6-08 General Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost ILG8-08 General Appraiser Report Writing and Case
Approach – 30 hours Studies – 10 hours
ILG7-08 General Appraiser Income Approach –
60 hours TOTAL – 100 hours
ILG8-08 General Appraiser Report Writing and Case • Proof of course work can be submitted in the form of
Studies – 30 hours an original sealed school transcript. Transcripts, for all
ILG9-08 Statistics, Modeling and Finance – 15 hours curriculums, are valid indefinitely until January 1, 2015.
ILGE-08 Appraisal Subject Matter Electives – 30 hours
• LOG-7500 and LOG-7501 – Must provide evidence of
TOTAL – 225 Hours obtaining 3,000 hours of appraisal experience during no
• FIRST 500 EXPERIENCE FORM – The first 500 hours fewer than 30 months. All experience must be obtained
of appraisal experience must be completed on this form AFTER January 30, 1989. Follow the directions on
for Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraisers who will be LOG-7500 in order to accurately complete the LOG-
issued their first credential on or after January 1, 2014. 7501 Data Fill pages. Follow the Maximum hours Matrix
This form is ONLY for use by Illinois Associate Real Estate and, if necessary, complete LOG-7575 for ANY single
Trainee Appraisers and their approved Supervisors. List assignment where you claim hours that exceed the Matrix.
a minimum of 25 assignments whereby the Supervisor • REA-1002 CERTIFICATION FOR NON-RESIDENT
was personally and physically present for each inspection. CONSENT – This only needs to be completed if the
There can be no less than 500 hours of experience in applicant has listed an out-of-state address.
total. Each assignment is considered to be co-appraised
by the Trainee and the Supervisor. Appraisal Reviews are APPLYING FOR
ineligible for Trainee experience. List ONLY the number of
actual hours worked. Travel TO and FROM assignments THE EXAMINATION
will NOT be accepted. To apply for the Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser,
• Appraisers holding a valid Licensed Residential Real Certified Residential Appraiser, or Certified General
Appraiser examination, all candidates must:
Property Appraiser credential from another jurisdiction
may satisfy the educational requirements for the Certified (1) complete all eligibility forms,
General Appraiser credential by completing the following (2) attach documentation as needed to show proof of
additional educational hours: satisfying the requirements, and
ILG4-08 General Appraiser Market Analysis and (3) complete the application for Licensure Real Estate
Highest and Best Use – 15 hours Appraiser form.
ILG5-08 General Appraiser Sales Comparison
Approach – 15 hours Eligibility forms and an application are included in this
ILG6-08 General Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost handbook (pages 5-21). All application materials
Approach – 15 hours must be in one envelope and complete when received.
Incomplete or illegible applications will be returned to
ILG7-08 General Appraiser Income Approach –
the sender. After you have completed your eligibility and
45 hours
application forms and have checked them carefully, mail
ILG8-08 General Appraiser Report Writing and Case
them to:
Studies – 15 hours
IL Appraisers Program
ILG9-08 Statistics, Modeling and Finance – 15 hours
P.O. Box 13482
ILGE-08 Appraisal Subject Matter Electives – 30 hours
Springfield, IL 62791-8496
TOTAL – 150 Hours
• Appraisers holding a valid Certified Residential  Application Fees
Appraiser credential may satisfy the educational The application fees for the Illinois Real Estate Appraiser
requirements for the Certified General Real Property credentials are as follows:
Appraiser credential by completing the following
additional educational hours: Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser – $225
Certified Residential Appraiser – $315
ILG4-08 General Appraiser Market Analysis and
Highest and Best Use – 15 hours Certified General Appraiser – $315
ILG5-08 General Appraiser Sales Comparison The licensure application fee is due when applying
Approach – 15 hours for the examination; include a check or money order
ILG6-08 General Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost made payable to the Department of Financial and
Approach – 15 hours Professional Regulation.
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Division of Real Estate
DO NOT RETURN THIS CHECKLIST WITH YOUR APPLICATION
Application Checklist for Real Estate Appraisers

In order for your application to be processed without needless delay, all required documentation must be submitted
with the application along with any required, non-refundable fees. Before submitting your application, make certain
that you check the following:

APPLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED

Part 1. Applicant’s Status
Part 2. I am Applying for the following Credential
Part 3. Applicant Identifying Information
Part 4. Education
Part 5. Required Education History
Part 6. Foreign Education Evaluation
Part 7. Completed Real Estate Appraisal Education (QE not CE)
Part 8. Record of Licensure
Part 9. Record of Examination
Part 10. Criminal Background Check
Part 11. Personal History Information
Part 12. Certifying Statement
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED
Application Fee (Do NOT send cash)
REA-1003 Certification By Licensing Agency/Board (Endorsement Applicants and anyone
subject to the requirements outlined in Part 7 of the application)
High school diploma or G.E.D. transcript (only for Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser
applicants when lacking a college or university degree)
Bachelor’s Degree or better (official transcript) for individuals applying for any Certified
credential
Qualifying Education Certificate(s) (copies) for appropriate level of licensure
Any documentation related to criminal convictions as outlined in Part 10 of the application
A copy of the Identity Verification Certifying Statement form (with Sections 1 and 2
completed)
Any documentation related to personal history as outlined in Part 11 of the application

Failure to provide complete answers and complete documentation will result in delays. You will be sent a
deficiency letter outlining what is required.

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REAL ESTATE APPRAISER APPLICATION FOR LICENSURE PRIMARY DOCUMENT

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION REA-1001

Division of Real Estate REV. November 2015
320 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor
Springfield, Illinois 62786
800-560-6420

557 / 556 / 553

PURPOSE: This application is to qualify for EXAMINATION to become an ASSOCIATE REAL ESTATE TRAINEE APPRAISER (557),
CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE APPRAISER (556) OR CERTIFIED GENERAL REAL ESTATE APPRAISER (553).

ENDORSEMENT: If you are accepted by ENDORSEMENT, you will NOT have to sit for the Illinois exam. Trainees, interns, assistants, or
apprentices from another jurisdiction are ineligible to receive a credential through endorsement.

DIRECTIONS: Carefully follow the steps outlined within the instructions. Type or print legibly. The application must be completed in its
entirety. You must complete all sections. If an area is not applicable, please indicate “N/A”. Incomplete applications or applications completed
that do not comply with the instructions will be returned to the applicant. All spaces requiring a signature must contain an original ink signature;
copies or digital representations are not acceptable. THE APPLICATION FEE MUST ACCOMPANY THE APPLICATION AND IS NOT
REFUNDABLE. This application expires three years from the date in which it is received.

PART 1. APPLICANT’S STATUS (Check the ONE box that best describes your status)

 This is the first time I have made application for this

profession in Illinois  My application for this profession had previously been
denied in Illinois. I am reapplying since I have fulfilled
additional requirements.

 I have previously made application for this profession in

Illinois; however, my previous application has expired  Other:

and I am now reapplying.

PART 2. I AM APPLYING FOR THE FOLLOWING CREDENTIAL (Check only ONE)

Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser Certified General Real Estate Appraiser
 $ 225  $ 315  $ 315
Licensure Method – Check only one

 Examination  Endorsement (If licensed in another jurisdiction)

PART 3. APPLICANT IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

Name (Last, First, MI) Social Security Number Sex

 M  F
Permanent Mailing Address (P.O. boxes and retail postal facilities are not permitted as an official address of record)

City State Zip Code County

Maiden, Given Surname, or other name(s) under which supporting documents will be submitted

Place of Birth (City, State or Country) Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY) Age

Telephone where you can be reached

Daytime Cell Home

E-Mail

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PART 4. EDUCATION
PLEASE NOTE:

1. HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION OR G.E.D.

It is mandatory that an applicant has obtained either a high school diploma, the equivalent of a high school
diploma or a G.E.D. in order to qualify for any Appraiser license.

2. COLLEGE LEVEL REQUIREMENTS – EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2015

Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser or Certified General Real Estate Appraiser --
Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.

Every person who desires to obtain an Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser, State Certified Residential
Real Estate Appraiser or a State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser credential must be no less than
eighteen (18) years of age at the time of application.

PART 5. REQUIRED PRELIMINARY EDUCATION

Identify the schools you’ve attended beginning with the most recent:
University or College Location (City, State or City, Country)

Attended From: Until: Type of Degree Earned Field of Study

University or College Location (City, State or City, Country)

Attended From: Until: Type of Degree Earned Field of Study

University or College Location (City, State or City, Country)

Attended From: Until: Type of Degree Earned Field of Study

High School Location (City, State or City, Country)

Attended From: Until: Graduated – Month and Year

PART 6. FOREIGN EDUCATION EVALUATION

In order to become licensed in Illinois, foreign applicants must have been prepared outside of the United States, meet all
coursework and testing requirements, be legally eligible for employment in the United States, and meet all other requirements
detailed in Illinois statute and rules.

If you have foreign credentials, you will need to obtain an evaluation of them that converts the foreign educational credentials to
equivalent American semester credits and courses. The evaluation will need to specify the grade level for which you prepared. It
will also need to indicate the American degree equivalence of your foreign credentials.

We require the original foreign credential evaluation report and copies of your foreign documents made from originals. The
following organizations have met the requirements of the Illinois Administrative Code to qualify as evaluation sources.

http://www.isbe.net/licensure/html/out_of_state.htm

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PART 7. COMPLETED REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL EDUCATION – CE Does Not Substitute for QE

To receive credit, courses must be documented by the approved course provider. List each course by provider, course
name (and course number, if any), month and year attended, credit hours and course license number; then, attach
course provider documentation (original sealed transcripts). No screen shots. Copies of course certificates are
acceptable. Education is subject to verification by the Division.

Total Qualifying Education Hour Requirements for Each Credential:

Associate Real Estate Appraiser Trainee Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser Certified General Real Estate Appraiser
75 hours of appraisal education* 200 hours of appraisal education 300 hours of appraisal education
Plus 3 hours – AQB Supervisor/Trainee
Course prior to issue of credential**

Course License No.

Education Provider Course Name & Number Month/Year State Hours
(if any)

Basic Appraisal Principles 30

Basic Appraisal Procedures 30

15-Hour National USPAP 15

* For Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser applicants ONLY – the three basic courses that comprise the required 75 hours
CANNOT be more than five years old from the date of application.

** For Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser applicants ONLY – you will NOT be issued your first trainee credential until you
provide evidence that you’ve completed either the 6-Hour Illinois Supervisor-Trainee Course or at a minimum, the 3-Hour
AQB portion of the Supervisor-Trainee Course followed by the Illinois 3-Hour portion within a year of issue.

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PART 8. RECORD OF LICENSURE

If you have ever been licensed to practice Real Estate Appraisal in Illinois or any other jurisdiction, you must
complete the information requested below. This also applies to temporary practice, trainee, real estate appraisal
course provider, appraisal management company registrations, apprenticeship licenses, or permits. You must
complete a supporting document REA-1003 for each listing (below) that pertains to an appraiser license issued by
a government licensing authority other than the State of Illinois. See instructions pertaining to REA-1003. Failure to
disclose all (active, inactive or expired) licenses and/or permits may result in the denial of this application or
revocation of an issued license and a fine of up to $25,000.
If this Section does not apply, please indicate below as "N/A" in the STATE field.
LICENSE or
REGISTRATION LICENSE STATUS
STATE PROFESSION NAME NUMBER DATE OF ISSUANCE (Active, Expired, etc)

(If additional space is needed, attach a separate sheet.)

PART 9. RECORD OF EXAMINATION

If you have ever taken an examination in Illinois or any other state for the appraisal profession, you must complete
the information requested below. EACH EXAMINATION ATTEMPT MUST BE SHOWN. Failure to disclose an
examination attempt may result in the denial of your application or revocation of an issued license and a fine of up
to $25,000. If this Section is not applicable, please indicate below as "N/A."
EXAM RESULTS
STATE NAME OF EXAMINATION MONTH/YEAR (Passed, Failed)

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PART 10. Criminal Background Check

Individuals applying for licensure for professions that require fingerprints must submit to a criminal background
check and provide evidence of fingerprint processing from a fingerprint vendor licensed by the Department.
Fingerprints must be taken within 60 days from the date that the application is submitted to the Department
or the Department’s testing vendor.

Applicants may contact a licensed fingerprint vendor to schedule an appointment for fingerprinting by going to
https://www.idfpr.com/FPVendor.asp. The ISP will transmit electronic results of fingerprint processing to the
Department. A receipt issued by a licensed fingerprint vendor agency must be submitted with the application fee.
The receipt shall be issued by the fingerprint vendor at the time that the fingerprints are obtained.

Out-of-State applicants who are unable to schedule an appointment for fingerprinting through a licensed fingerprint
vendor need to complete the following steps:

• Obtain one (1) Illinois State Police (ISP) Fee Applicant Card for processing. Applicants may contact the
Department at 1-800-560-6420 or send an email request on your profession page of the Department
website at: www.idfpr.com. The ISP will transmit electronic results of the fingerprint processing to the
Department.

• Complete Section 1 of the Identity Verification Certifying Statement form.

• The Fee Applicant Card shall be taken to a police department in another state to obtain classifiable prints.

• Section 2 of the Identity Verification Certifying Statement form shall be completed and signed by the
police department.

• Go to https://www.idfpr.com/licenselookup/fingerprintlist.asp to select a licensed fingerprint vendor that has

“Card Scan” capability. Contact the vendor to determine the fee for a “Card Scan”.

• Mail the ORIGINAL Identity Verification Certifying Statement form (with Sections 1 and 2 completed),
Fee Applicant Card and fingerprint fee to the licensed fingerprint vendor selected from the Division of
Professional Regulation website.

• Mail the completed application, licensing fee and a copy of the Identity Verification Certifying Statement
form (with Sections 1 and 2 completed) to the Division of Professional Regulation.

PRIVACY STATEMENT
I, the undersigned, hereby authorize the release of any criminal history record information that may exist regarding
myself from any agency, organization, institution, or entity having such information on file. I am aware and
understand that my fingerprints may be retained and will be used to check the criminal history record information
files of the Illinois State Police and/or Federal Bureau of Investigation. I also understand that if my photo was taken,
my photo may be shared only for employment of licensing purposes. I further understand that I have the right to
challenge any information disseminated from these criminal justice agencies regarding me that may be inaccurate
or incomplete pursuant to Title 28 Code of Federal Regulation 16.34 and Chapter 20 ILCS 2630/7 of the Criminal
Identification Act.

Original Signature of Applicant Today’s Date

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PART 11. PERSONAL HISTORY INFORMATION (This must be completed by all applicants) YES NO

1. Have you been convicted of any criminal offense in any state or federal court (other than minor
traffic violations)? If yes, submit documentation for each conviction that includes an official copy of
the court docket, which shows the offense, the final disposition inclusive of the sentence, a
statement from the probation/parole officer if probation was served and that all conditions of the  
sentence have been met. Submit a brief statement indication what you have been doing since your
conviction/release.

2. Have you been denied a professional license or permit; or privilege of taking an examination; or had
a professional license, certification, or permit disciplined in any way by any licensing authority? This  
includes disbarment. If yes, submit a copy of the denial letter and/or statement of discipline.

3. Have you ever been discharged other than honorably from the armed service or from a city, county,
state or federal position? If yes, submit a DD-214. If discharged other than honorably from a city,  
county, state or federal position; submit all documentation regarding discipline.

4. Are you delinquent on a student loan, State taxes, or child support payments? If yes, submit a
statement concerning your arrearage and an official document from the appropriate agency, the
Illinois Student Assistance Commission, the Illinois Department of Revenue, or the Illinois Dept. of  
Healthcare and Family Services, concerning your arrearage and your payment agreement.

PART 12. CERTIFYING STATEMENT

I have made this application for the purpose of procuring an Illinois real estate appraiser's license. I hereby consent that the
application, and statements made within it, may be used as evidence by the Agency in matters of Administrative Law; or, by
any court where a violation of Law is alleged. I understand that false statements may be used as evidence to deny this
application or, to revoke or otherwise discipline any license issued on the basis of this application. The statements and
indications made on this application are true and correct to the best of my belief and knowledge. I have read and understand
the Law and Administrative Rules pertinent to appraiser licensure and agree to comply with the standards as set forth in the
Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Act and the Rules thereto.
I understand that the fee included with this application is non-refundable.
I hereby promise, as a licensed real estate appraiser, to conduct my practice according to the ethics, conduct and standards of
practice of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, the Illinois Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Act and the
Administrative Rules thereto. I further promise that I will cooperate in any investigation against myself any other appraiser
licensed as an Illinois real estate appraiser, a registered or unregistered appraisal management company, or an unlicensed
appraiser for which the Agency has jurisdiction.
1. I have read, understand and agree to comply with the provisions set forth in the Illinois Real Estate Appraiser
Licensing Act and the Rules of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation implemented
thereunder.
2. I authorize the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to interview the employees of companies,
institutions, or organizations listed for my education, experience, or testing experience and to inspect my office
appraisal files to verify information given on my application.
3. If an appraisal license is issued to me in error, I agree to return the license upon request after being given appropriate
due process.

(Original Signature) (Today’s Date)

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ILRAP Handbook, page 12

Trainee Certified Residential Certified General

National USPAP Course – 15 Hours IL1-08

Basic Appraisal Principles – 30 Hours IL2-08

Basic Appraisal Procedures – 30 Hours IL3-08

Residential Market Analysis and Highest & Best Use – 15 Hours ILR4-08

Residential Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach – 15 Hours ILR5-08

Residential Sales Comparison and Income Approach – 30 Hours ILR6-08

Residential Report Writing and Case Studies – 15 Hours ILR7-08

Advanced Residential Report Writing and Case Studies – 15 Hours ILR8-08

Statistics, Modeling & Finance – 15 Hours ILR9-08

Electives – 20 Hours ILRE-08

General Appraiser Market Analysis and Highest & Best Use – 30

ILG4-08
Hours

General Appraiser Sales Comparison Approach – 30 Hours ILG5-08

General Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach – 30 Hours ILG6-08

General Appraiser Income Approach – 60 Hours

ILG7-08
or two 30 Hour Segments

General Appraiser Report Writing and Case Studies – 30 Hours ILG8-08

Statistics, Modeling & Finance – 15 Hours ILG9-08

Electives – 30 Hours ILGE-08

 ILRAP Handbook, page 13

EXPERIENCE LOG INSTRUCTIONS PRIMARY DOCUMENT

2015 Update
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Division of Real Estate
LOG-7500
320 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor
Springfield, Illinois 62786
800-560-6420

Not less than three (3) appraisal reports will be selected from the Experience Log by Licensing and
Testing staff. The applicant will receive a letter that identifies the addresses of the three assignments.
The applicant will have seven (7) days in which to submit the reports.

The reports must be “true copies”. True copies contain ALL signatures. “Drafts” of any report will NOT be
accepted. Failure to submit a signed report will result in a rejection of that report in its entirety.

Those claiming experience who have NOT signed the Certification MUST be specifically and
conspicuously acknowledged in the body of the report. Their “significant contribution” MUST be clearly
and specifically documented.

Failure to detail specific tasks will result in a denial of application. Include ONLY appraisal reports that
can be supported and documented.

1. Type or print all information in ink only. Experience Logs may also be computer generated
provided that it follows the form exactly. Submission of any unapproved format will result in a
denial of the application.
2. Entries must be made for each assignment claimed as follows:

- Date of Report: Indicate in chronological order the “signature date” of each report. In most cases
the “signature date” will be the same or near to the effective date of value. However, in
retrospective reports, there could be a considerable gap in time between the effective date of
value and the “signature date”.
- Address of Subject Property: The report should be identified in such a way so as to make
report retrieval easy.
- Client Name: The client should be clearly identified.
- Report Type: Mark the appropriate box as to whether the report was Summary, Restricted Use,
or Self-Contained.
- Type of Property: Indicate the type by using the following abbreviations:
- SFR = Single Family Residence
- CDO = Condominium (residential ONLY, or condotels)
- COOP = Cooperative
- AP2, AP3, AP120 = Apartments followed by units (no matter how many units)
- VAC = Vacant Land (NOT for subdivisions or agricultural use)
- IND = Industrial (including industrial condominiums)
- COM = Commercial (including mixed-uses and commercial condominiums)
- AGR = Agriculture (including grain elevators, ranches, farms, etc)
- Anything outside of these common property types should be identified as SPEC = Special
(including houses of worship, fire stations, schools, athletic fields, etc) No other abbreviations
will be accepted. Failure to adhere to these codes will result in a rejection of the Log.

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- Site Area: Choose either square footage or acreage.

- Primary Improvement GLA: In most cases there is only one primary improvement (i.e. house,
apartment building, condominium unit, warehouse, etc.). In some cases there may be many
substantial structures on the site. Choose one for the GLA. If NONE exist; indicate the GLA as 0
or NA.
- Hours Claimed: These are the hours that you, as the applicant, are claiming for the specific
assignment. Please refer to the Real Estate Appraiser Experience Guide Matrix for maximum
assignment hours. Travel to and from an appraisal will NOT be counted. Do NOT claim fractions
of hours. Round to the nearest whole hour. An assignment that took 9.5 hours must be rounded
to 10 hours. Anything exceeding the matrix for any property type MUST be separately
documented on the LOG-7575 form.
- (Board Use Only) Adjusted Hours: This field is reserved for staff and/or Board Members ONLY.
They may adjust hours more or less than claimed.
- Description of work by Appraiser: Mark all boxes that apply. The boxes reflect the “significant
contribution” by the appraiser/applicant. If the appraiser has NOT signed the Certification, they
must be clearly identified in the report by name along with their specific task(s) in the assignment.
- Description of work by Supervisor: This refers to the scope and level of review performed by
the “signing” supervising appraiser. There are three additional boxes indicating “Co-inspected by
Supervisor”, “Desk or Field Review by Supervisor”, and “Co-Appraised by Supervisor”. Each page
of the log MUST reflect the same supervising appraiser. If the applicant is supervised by a
different supervising appraiser, a new page must be added.
- Applicant’s Signature: The applicant must sign each page as it is completed.
- Certification/License or SSN: The applicant must indicate their current appraisal credential in
this space. If the applicant has no appraisal credential then they must include their Social
Security Number in the space provided. DO NOT PLACE BOTH if you have a 557.
- Supervisor’s Signature: The supervising appraiser must sign each page that pertains to the
work that they supervised. ONLY ONE supervisor may sign. There is NO space for multiple
supervisors.
- Certification No.: The supervising appraiser must provide their appraisal credential number.
Supervisors with multi-state licenses should indicate their Illinois credential if they have one. If
they have no Illinois credential then they MUST indicate another credential followed by the state
or jurisdiction. Failure to follow these directions will result in delays upon the applicant or a
rejection of the Log.
The Appraisal Board may request copies of the workfile. The applicant should have taken appropriate
steps to retrieve their workfile. However, IDFPR cannot retrieve workfile contents on behalf of the
applicant. USPAP is clear as to access to workfiles:

“An appraiser must have custody of his or her workfile, or make appropriate workfile retention,
access, and retrieval arrangements with the party having custody of the workfile.”

I have read and I understand the instructions:

Signature of the Applicant Date

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REAL ESTATE APPRAISER EXPERIENCE CREDIT MAXIMUMS – Beginning January 1, 2017

Maximum Hours Maximum Hours Maximum Hours
Report Type Form I.D. Supervisor + Supervisor + Supervisor +
1 Participant 2 Participants 3 Participants
URAR 1004 10 0 0
Individual Condominium Unit Appraisal Report 465/1073 10 0 0
Exterior-Only Individual Condominium Unit Appraisal Report 1075 10 0 0
Individual Cooperative Interest Appraisal Report 2090 15 0 0
Exterior-Only Individual Cooperative Interest Appraisal Report 2095 15 0 0
Exterior-Only Inspection Residential Appraisal Report 2055 10 0 0
Desktop Underwriter Qualitative Analysis (Interior Inspection) 2065 10 0 0
Employee Relocation Summary Report ERC 20 0 0
Small Residential Income Report 1025 20 0 0
Manufactured Home Appraisal Report 1004C 15 0 0
Mobile Home Report 10 0 0
General Purpose Residential Report GPAR 10 0 0
Uniform Agricultural Appraisal Report UAAR 20 10 5
Agricultural (Land ONLY) 20 10 5
Agricultural (with Modest Improvements: i.e. improved with farmstead, and/or grain or machinery storage) 30 15 8
Agricultural (Complex or Highly Improved: i.e. multiple valuations in one report, grain elevator, confinement 60 30 15
livestock facility, permanent planting.)
Multi-Family (Proposed or Existing) 5 to 12 Units Form or Narrative 20 10 5
Multi-Family (Proposed or Existing) 13 to 48 Units Form or Narrative 40 20 10
Multi-Family (Proposed or Existing) 49+ Units Form or Narrative 60 30 15
Commercial or Industrial (Proposed or Existing) 40 20 10
Vacant Land – Single Lot 10 0 0
Subdivision Appraisal (All Types) 40 20 10
Standard 3 Field Review (NO TRAINEES) 10 0 0
Standard 3 Field Review with value (NO TRAINEES) 15 0 0
Standard 3 Desk Review (NO TRAINEES) 10 0 0
Special Use (religious facilities, schools, power plants, pipelines, wind farms, government facilities, etc.) 60 30 15

If a Certified Residential or an out-of-state Licensed appraiser seeking to upgrade did not require the signature of a supervisor then apply the maximums
from the first column. Any assignment that exceeds the indicated participant hours MUST include a separate LOG-7575 form for each assignment.

505-0728
 First 500 Experience Log Last Name, First, MI (PRINTED)
Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser
TOTAL HOURS: Page _____ of _____

This format is ONLY for use by Illinois Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraisers and their approved
Supervisors. List a minimum of 25 assignments whereby the Supervisor was personally and physically
present for each inspection. There can be no less than 500 hours of experience in total. Each assignment is
considered to be co-appraised by the Trainee and the Supervisor. Appraisal Reviews are ineligible for
Trainee experience. List ONLY the number of actual hours worked. Travel TO and FROM assignments will
NOT be accepted. Mark ALL the boxes that apply.
 I have signed the Certification  I have ONLY provided detailed significant assistance
Date of Report
Address of the Subject City State Client Name
Year Month

Indicate Level of Inspection by Applicant & Supervisor:  Interior/Exterior  Exterior Only

 Market Area Analysis (zoning, etc)  H&B Use Analysis  Sales Comparison Research
Applicant and
 Cost Approach Analysis  Lease Analysis  Income Approach Analysis  Reconciliation
Supervisor’s Work
 Other – Describe:
 Form Report  Narrative Report
Indicate Report Type:  Summary  Restricted Use  Self-Contained  Appraisal Report  Restricted Report
Site Area Hours (Board Use Only)
Type of Property Primary Improvement GLA
(SqFt or Acres) Claimed Adjusted Hours

 I have signed the Certification  I have ONLY provided detailed significant assistance
Date of Report
Address of the Subject City State Client Name
Year Month

Indicate Level of Inspection by Applicant & Supervisor:  Interior/Exterior  Exterior Only

 Market Area Analysis (zoning, etc)  H&B Use Analysis  Sales Comparison Research
Applicant and
 Cost Approach Analysis  Lease Analysis  Income Approach Analysis  Reconciliation
Supervisor’s Work
 Other – Describe:
 Form Report  Narrative Report
Indicate Report Type:  Summary  Restricted Use  Self-Contained  Appraisal Report  Restricted Report
Site Area Hours (Board Use Only)
Type of Property Primary Improvement GLA
(SqFt or Acres) Claimed Adjusted Hours

 I have signed the Certification  I have ONLY provided detailed significant assistance
Date of Report
Address of the Subject City State Client Name
Year Month

Indicate Level of Inspection by Applicant & Supervisor:  Interior/Exterior  Exterior Only

 Market Area Analysis (zoning, etc)  H&B Use Analysis  Sales Comparison Research
Applicant and
 Cost Approach Analysis  Lease Analysis  Income Approach Analysis  Reconciliation
Supervisor’s Work
 Other – Describe:
 Form Report  Narrative Report
Indicate Report Type:  Summary  Restricted Use  Self-Contained  Appraisal Report  Restricted Report
Site Area Hours (Board Use Only)
Type of Property Primary Improvement GLA
(SqFt or Acres) Claimed Adjusted Hours

Applicant’s Signature Supervisor’s Signature

Certification/License or SSN Supervisor’s Cert. No.

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REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL EXPERIENCE LOG 2015 Revision

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Division of Real Estate
LOG-7501
320 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor
Springfield, Illinois 62786
800-560-6420
APPLICANT IDENTIFYING INFORMATION
Name (Last, First, MI) Social Security Number Sex

 M  F
Mailing Address

City State Zip Code County

Daytime Phone Cell Home Phone

Indicate the level of certification for which you are applying:

 Certified Residential (556)  Certified General (553)

DIRECTIONS: Summarize your log by category in each year. All experience must be obtained after January 30, 1989,
and must be USPAP compliant. An applicant’s experience must be in appraisal work conforming to Standards 1, 2, 3, 4,
5, and/or 6, where the appraiser demonstrates proficiency in appraisal principles, methodology, procedures
(development), and reporting conclusions.

Certified Residential: The minimum experience requirement is two thousand five hundred (2,500) hours obtained during not
less than twenty-four (24) months. No less than 50% of the logged assignments must contain signed certifications by the
applicant.
Certified General: Three thousand (3,000) hours of experience obtained during no fewer than thirty (30) months is required, of
which, one thousand five hundred (1,500) hours must be in non-residential appraisal work. While the hours may be cumulative,
the required number of months must accrue before an individual can be certified. No less than 50% of the logged assignments
must contain signed certifications by the applicant.
Under penalties of perjury, I certify that I have examined this document that I am submitting in connection with my application,
and to the best of my knowledge it is true, correct, and complete. I understand that all assignments listed are subject to
inspection and audit which may be required to verify this experience.

ASSIGNMENTS LISTED
RESIDENTIAL # SIGNED NON-RESIDENTIAL # SIGNED
YEAR ON PAGES
ASSIGNMENTS CERTS ASSIGNMENTS CERTS
From – To HOURS HOURS
COMPLETED COMPLETED

TOTALS
0 0 0 0 0 0

Signature Date

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EXPERIENCE LOG EXCESS HOURS REQUEST
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
LOG-7575
Division of Professional Regulation
rd
320 West Washington Street, 3 Floor
Springfield, Illinois 62786
800-560-6420
This form is to be completed when an applicant is requesting experience hours that exceed the application matrix. The applicant
will complete this form by typing or writing legibly as to why the excess hours requested should be allowed. Failure to include
this form with any excess hours claimed will automatically result in those hours being reduced to matrix maximums. If the
experience REQUIRED a signing supervisor they may be contacted to verify the excess hours claimed. This form MUST be
submitted along with the completed LOG-7500. This form may NOT be submitted as a supplement. Completion of this form is
NO guarantee that the hours requested will be granted.

APPLICANT IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

Name (Last, First, MI)

Indicate the level of certification for which you are applying:

 Certified Residential (556)  Certified General (553)

Type of Property Found on Page Hours Claimed

Explain In Detail Why You Are Requesting Excess Hours For This Assignment

Signature Date

505-0743
 Supplemental Appraisal Experience Log Last Name, First, MI (PRINTED)
2015 Revision
TOTAL HOURS: Page _____ of _____
List assignments for which experience credit is requested. List ONLY the number of actual hours worked. Travel TO and FROM
assignments will NOT be accepted. Mark ALL the boxes that apply.

 I have signed the Certification  I have ONLY provided detailed significant assistance
Date of Report
Address of the Subject City State Client Name
Year Month

Indicate Level of Inspection by Applicant:  Interior/Exterior  Exterior Only  Never Physically Visited the Subject
 Market Area Analysis (zoning, etc)  H&B Use Analysis  Sales Comparison Research
Applicant’s Work  Cost Approach Analysis  Lease Analysis  Income Approach Analysis  Reconciliation
 Other – Describe:
 Market Area Analysis (zoning, etc)  H&B Use Analysis  Sales Comparison Research
Supervisor’s Work  Cost Approach Analysis  Lease Analysis  Income Approach Analysis  Reconciliation
 Other – Describe:
 Form Report  Narrative Report
Indicate Report Type:  Summary  Restricted (Use)  Self-Contained  Appraisal Report
 Co-inspected by Supervisor  Desk or Field Reviewed by Supervisor  Co-Appraised by Supervisor
Site Area Hours (Board Use Only)
Type of Property Primary Improvement GLA
(SqFt or Acres) Claimed Adjusted Hours

 I have signed the Certification  I have ONLY provided detailed significant assistance
Date of Report
Address of the Subject City State Client Name
Year Month

Indicate Level of Inspection by Applicant:  Interior/Exterior  Exterior Only  Never Physically Visited the Subject
 Market Area Analysis (zoning, etc)  H&B Use Analysis  Sales Comparison Research
Applicant’s Work  Cost Approach Analysis  Lease Analysis  Income Approach Analysis  Reconciliation
 Other – Describe:
 Market Area Analysis (zoning, etc)  H&B Use Analysis  Sales Comparison Research
Supervisor’s Work  Cost Approach Analysis  Lease Analysis  Income Approach Analysis  Reconciliation
 Other – Describe:
 Form Report  Narrative Report
Indicate Report Type:  Summary  Restricted (Use)  Self-Contained  Appraisal Report
 Co-inspected by Supervisor  Desk or Field Reviewed by Supervisor  Co-Appraised by Supervisor
Site Area Hours (Board Use Only)
Type of Property Primary Improvement GLA
(SqFt or Acres) Claimed Adjusted Hours

 I have signed the Certification  I have ONLY provided detailed significant assistance
Date of Report
Address of the Subject City State Client Name
Year Month

Indicate Level of Inspection by Applicant:  Interior/Exterior  Exterior Only  Never Physically Visited the Subject
 Market Area Analysis (zoning, etc)  H&B Use Analysis  Sales Comparison Research
Applicant’s Work  Cost Approach Analysis  Lease Analysis  Income Approach Analysis  Reconciliation
 Other – Describe:
 Market Area Analysis (zoning, etc)  H&B Use Analysis  Sales Comparison Research
Supervisor’s Work  Cost Approach Analysis  Lease Analysis  Income Approach Analysis  Reconciliation
 Other – Describe:
 Form Report  Narrative Report
Indicate Report Type:  Summary  Restricted (Use)  Self-Contained  Appraisal Report
 Co-inspected by Supervisor  Desk or Field Reviewed by Supervisor  Co-Appraised by Supervisor
Site Area Hours (Board Use Only)
Type of Property Primary Improvement GLA
(SqFt or Acres) Claimed Adjusted Hours

Applicant’s Signature Supervisor’s Signature

 Mark this box if a Supervisor was NOT required for assignments on this page
Certification/License or SSN Supervisor’s Cert. No.

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 CERTIFICATION BY LICENSING AGENCY/BOARD SECONDARY DOCUMENT

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION REA-1003

Division of Professional Regulation
320 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor
Springfield, Illinois 62786
217-785-9300
DIRECTIONS: Complete items 1, 2, and 3 of this form and then forward the entire form to the agency or board that has or had jurisdiction
over your appraiser’s license. Any fees charged by the agency or board are YOUR responsibility. If you are seeking licensure through
Endorsement, this form MUST be completed.

1. PLEASE CHECK THE BOX THAT INDICATES YOUR APPLICATION RANK:

Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser Certified General Real Estate Appraiser

 557 556 553

2. APPLICANT IDENTIFYING INFORMATION
Name (Last, First, MI) Social Security Number
Sex
 M  F
Permanent Mailing Address (P.O. boxes and retail postal facilities are not permitted as an official address of record)

City State Zip Code County

Profession Name as it appears on the License from your Jurisdiction License Number (if applicable) Issuance Date

3. AUTHORIZATION
I hereby authorize _________________________________________to furnish to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation the
information requested below.

Signature Today’s Date

4. LICENSING AGENCY or BOARD: The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation will accept other forms of
certification provided all information requested on this form is contained in the Certification. Return completed form directly to the
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, 320 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor, Springfield, IL 62786.
Profession Name as it appears on the License License Number

Issuance Date of License Expiration Date of License

Current License Status Endorsement Policy -

 Active  Inactive  Lapsed This Jurisdiction  Does  Does Not
 Other: Grant endorsement licensure to Illinois appraisers
YES NO

Is there now or has there ever been any disciplinary action commenced against the applicant?  
Have there ever been any formal sanctions imposed against the applicant as a matter of public record Including but not
limited to fine, reprimand, probation, censure, revocation, suspension, surrender, restriction or limitation? (If yes, attach a  
certified copy of disciplinary action.)
I certify that the information contained herein is true and correct according to the official records of this jurisdiction.

Print Name and Title

Seal Agency/Board Address/City/State/Zip

Signature Date Phone

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 CERTIFICATION FOR NONRESIDENT CONSENT SECONDARY DOCUMENT

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION REA-1002

Division of Professional Regulation
320 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor
Springfield, Illinois 62786
217-785-9300

557 / 556 / 553

DIRECTIONS: Carefully follow the steps outlined within the instructions. Type or print legibly. The form must be completed in its entirety.
You must complete all sections. If an area is not applicable, please indicate “N/A”. Incomplete applications or applications completed that do not
comply with the instructions will be returned to the applicant. All spaces requiring a signature must contain an original ink signature; copies or
digital representations are not acceptable.

PLEASE CHECK THE BOX THAT INDICATES YOUR APPLICATION RANK:

Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser Certified General Real Estate Appraiser
557 556 553
APPLICANT IDENTIFYING INFORMATION
Name (Last, First, MI) Social Security Number Sex

 M  F
Permanent Mailing Address (P.O. boxes and retail postal facilities are not permitted as an official address of record)

City State Zip Code County

Place of Birth (City, State or Country) Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY) Age

Telephone where you can be reached

Daytime Cell Home

E-Mail

CERTIFICATION AND CONSENT

I do hereby consent that suits and actions arising out of any of my appraisal work in Illinois may be commenced
against me in the circuit court of any county of Illinois in which the cause of action arose or in which the plaintiff
resides, by the service of legal process on the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. I
agree that such service on the Agency shall be acknowledged in all courts to be valid and binding as if personal
service of process had been made upon me.

I hereby certify to conduct my practice according to the standards of practice of the Uniform Standards of
Professional Appraisal Practice, the Illinois Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Act of 2002 and the Administrative
Rules thereto.

Signature Today’s Date

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ILLINOIS Candidate Handbook
HOW THE EXAMINATION  3. Fax your registration form
Complete the registration form included in this
IS ADMINISTERED handbook and fax it to PSI at 217-522-0446. All
The examinations are administered by computer at PSI sections of this form must be completed. PSI will fax
Test Centers throughout the state of Illinois. Please visit you a notice that it has been received. This option is
www.goAMP.com for the complete listing of available Test available only for individuals paying the examination
Centers. The examinations are offered five days a week fee by credit card.
and designated Saturdays. Appointment starting times OR
may vary by location.
 4. Mail your registration form
This is a two-step process:
EXAMINATION FEE First, complete the registration form included in this
handbook and mail it to PSI with the examination
Examination Fee: $59 fee (paid by cashier’s check or money order) to the
address indicated on the form. All sections of this
Payment may be made by credit card (VISA, MasterCard, form must be completed. This form will be returned, if
American Express or Discover), cashier’s check or money it is incomplete, illegible or submitted with an incorrect
order made payable to PSI Services Inc. Personal checks, fee.
business checks and cash are NOT acceptable forms of
payment. Second, call PSI at 800-345-6559 at least 7-10 busi-
ness days after mailing your registration form to
Credit card transactions that are declined will be subject schedule your examination appointment.
to a $25 handling fee. You must send a certified check or
money order for the amount due, including the handling If special accommodations are being requested, please
fee, to PSI to cover declined credit card transactions. submit the two-page Request for Special Examination
Accommodations Form included on pages 33-34 prior
to contacting PSI at 800-345-6559 to schedule your
SCHEDULING AN examination.
EXAMINATION When you contact PSI to schedule an appointment, please
After you have applied and received approval to schedule be prepared to confirm a date and location for testing
an appointment to take the examination, you may and to provide your name and Social Security number.
register for the Illinois Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Note: Your Social Security number is required for unique
Examinations by one of the following methods: identification. All individuals are scheduled on a first-come,
first-served basis. Refer to the chart below.
 1. Online Scheduling: You may schedule an
examination appointment online at www.goAMP.com.
Depending on availability,
To use this service on our website, follow these easy
If you contact PSI by your examination may be
steps: 3:00 p.m. Central Time on ... scheduled beginning ...
• Go to www.goAMP.com and select “Candidates.”
Monday Wednesday
• Follow the simple, step-by-step instructions to Tuesday Thursday
choose your examination program and register for
your examination. Please have your credit card Wednesday Friday/Saturday
available for online payment of examination fees. Thursday Monday
OR Friday Tuesday
 2. Telephone Scheduling: Call PSI at 800-345-6559
to schedule an examination appointment. This toll- You will be notified of the time to report to the Test Center.
free number is answered from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. You will only be allowed to take the examination type
(Central Time) Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. for which you have applied; no changes in examination
to 7:00 p.m. on Friday and 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on type will be made at the Test Center. UNSCHEDULED
Saturday. Please have your credit card available for CANDIDATES (WALK-INS) WILL NOT BE ADMITTED to
payment of examination fees. the Test Center.
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 Special Arrangements for MISSED APPOINTMENTS
Candidates with Disabilities AND FORFEITURES
PSI is interested in ensuring that no individual with You will forfeit your application and all fees paid to take the
a disability is deprived of the opportunity to take the examination under the following circumstances.
examination solely by reason of that disability. PSI will
• You wish to reschedule an examination but fail to
provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with
contact PSI at least two business days prior to the
disabilities.
scheduled testing session.
  1. Wheelchair access is available at all established Test • You wish to reschedule a second time.
Centers. Candidates must advise PSI at the time of
registration that wheelchair access is necessary. • You appear more than 15 minutes late for an
examination.
  2. Candidates with visual, sensory or physical disabilities
• You fail to report for an examination appointment.
that would prevent them from taking the examination
under standard conditions may request special • You fail to present the required documents (proper ID)
accommodations and arrangements using the forms on the day of the examination.
included on pages 33-34 of this handbook. • You refuse to provide a fingerprint scan.
Candidates requesting special accommodations will be A complete application and examination fee are required
required to submit documentation of their disability via fax to reapply for the examination.
or mail before they are scheduled for an examination. All
special arrangements will be made on an individual
basis. Please inform PSI of your need for special
INCLEMENT WEATHER, POWER
accommodations when scheduling your examination. FAILURE OR EMERGENCY
In the event of inclement weather or unforeseen
emergencies on the day of an examination, PSI will
EXAMINATION APPOINTMENT determine whether circumstances warrant the cancellation,
CHANGES and subsequent rescheduling, of an examination. The
You may reschedule an examination appointment at no examination will usually not be rescheduled if the Test
charge once online at www.goAMP.com or by calling PSI Center personnel are able to open the Test Center.
at 800-345-6559 at least two business days prior to your You may visit www.goAMP.com prior to the examination
scheduled examination session. (See table below.) to determine if PSI has been advised that any Test
Centers are closed. Every attempt is made to administer
You must contact PSI by the examination as scheduled; however, should an
3:00 p.m. Central Time to examination be canceled at a Test Center, all scheduled
If your examination reschedule the examination candidates will receive notification following the
is scheduled on ... by the previous ... examination regarding rescheduling or reapplication
Monday Wednesday procedures.
Tuesday Thursday If power to a Test Center is temporarily interrupted during
Wednesday Friday an administration your examination will be restarted. The
Thursday Monday responses provided up to the point of interruption will
be intact, but for security reasons the questions will be
Friday/Saturday Tuesday scrambled.

NO REFUNDS
If you fail to arrive at the Test Center on the date and time
that you are scheduled for an examination appointment, you
will not be refunded any portion of your examination fee and
you must reregister by contacting PSI. Examination fees
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If you arrive more than 15 minutes late for your appointment, IVG – Increasing/Decreasing Returns
fail to present the appropriate ID or required documentation, IVH – Substitution
or fail to provide a fingerprint scan, you will not be admitted, IVI – Supply and Demand
you will forfeit your examination fee, and you must reregister IVJ – Surplus Productivity
for the examination by contacting PSI. V – Real Estate Markets and Analysis (5 Items)
VA – Characteristics of RE Markets
VB – Absorption Analysis
EXAMINATION CONTENT VC – Role of Money, Capital Mkts
To begin your preparation in an informed and organized VD – Real Estate Financing
manner, you should know what to expect from the actual VI – Valuation Process (12 Items)
examination in terms of the content. Information regarding
VIA – Definition of the Problem
the content of the examination you will be taking is VIB – Scope of Work
presented in the following sections. VIC – Collection and Analysis of Data
VID – HBU Analysis
 Associate Trainee Specifications VIE – App and Limitations of Each Approach
VIF – Reconciliation, Final Value Opinion
The Associate Trainee examination is composed of 110
questions including 100 scored questions and 10 pretest VII – Property Description (9 Items)
questions. Pretest questions are not identified and are not VIIA – Site Description
included in your score. VIIB – Improvement Description
VIIC – Basic Construction and Design
Associate Trainee Content Outline VIII – Highest and Best Use Analysis (8 Items)
Candidates will be given 3 hours to complete the VIIIA – Four Tests
Associate examination. In order to pass the examination, VIIIB – Vacant Site or As If Vacant
you must receive a score of at least 75% correct. VIIIC – As Improved
VIIID – Interim Use
Topics / Subtopics IX – Appraisal Statistical Concepts (5 Items)
I – Influences on Real Estate Value (5 Items) IXA – Mean
IXB – Median
IA – Physical and Environmental IXC – Mode
IB – Economic IXD – Range
IC – Governmental and Legal IXE – Standard Deviation
ID – Social
X – Approaches to Value (28 Items)
II – Legal Considerations in Appraisal (6 Items) XA – Cost Approach
IIA – Real Estate vs. Real Property XB – Income Approach
IIB – Real vs. Personal Property XC –Sales Comparison Approach
IIC – Limitations on RE Ownership XD – Site Value
IID – Legal Rights and Interests XI – USPAP (12 Items)
IIE – Forms of Property Ownership
IIF – Legal Descriptions
IIG – Transfer of Title  Certified Residential and Certified
III – Types of Value (5 Items) General Specifications
IIIA – Market Value, Value in Exchange
The examination specifications and the detailed
IIIB – Price
content outline have been established by the Appraiser
IIIC – Cost
Qualifications Board (AQB). The authority for the AQB
IIID – Investment Value
IIIE – Value in Use to set standards and approve examination content was
IIIF – Assessed Value established by Title XI of the Financial Institutions Reform,
IIIG – Insurable Value Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989.
IV – Economic Principles (5 Items) The Certified Residential and Certified General
IVA – Anticipation examinations are composed of 125 questions. In addition
IVB – Balance to the 110 questions that are used to determine your score,
IVC – Change the examinations may contain up to 15 questions that are
IVD – Competition being pretested for future versions of the examination.
IVE – Conformity – Progression/Regression Pretest questions are not identified and are not included in
IVF – Contribution your score.

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Certified Residential and Certified General 5. Cost approach 14% 13%
Content Outline A. Sources of cost information
B. Cost components
The Certified Residential and Certified General examinations C. Depreciation
are based upon eight major content areas. Although the D. Methods of estimating depreciation
topics of the major content areas are the same for both E. Reconciliation to indicated value by the cost
examinations, the emphasis devoted to the content areas approach
differs in each examination. Each of the content areas is
6. Income approach 10% 20%
briefly described below.
A. Sources of income generation
Content Area Description CR CG B. Occupancy / vacancy analysis
C. Expenses
1. Real estate market 20% 20% D. Capitalization
A. Types of influences on real estate value E. Estimation of value using income approach
B. Types of government power F. Reconciliation to indicated value by the
C. Types of real estate value income approach
D. Date of value premise
7. Reconciliation of value indications 2% 2%
E. Market analysis
F. Investment analysis A. Reconciliation of approaches to value
G. Tests of highest and best use 8. Uniform standards of professional appraisal
H. Analysis of highest and best use practice (USPAP) 16% 16%
2. Property description 12% 11%
A. Description of land or site                     
B. Description of improvements and building components
C. Legal interest
D. Rights to use
E. Property taxation
3. Land or site valuation 4% 4%
A. Land or site valuation methods
4. Sales comparison approach 22% 14%
A. Identification of comparable sales
B. Units of comparison
C. Elements of comparison
D. Quantitative adjustments
E. Qualitative adjustments
F. Reconciliation to indicated value by the sales
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 Sample Questions 3. During the research of a subject property an appraiser
learns the occupants (parents) have been granted
The following illustrate the type of questions used in the a life estate by their children. What interest do the
examinations. These sample questions do not represent children hold in the property?
the full range of content or difficulty levels contained in
the examinations. They are intended to help you become A. Remainderman
familiar with the types and formats of questions on the B. Life tenant
examination. Read each question and decide which C. Trustee
answer is best. You may then check your answers with the D. Trustor
answer key that follows. 4. A homeowner purchased two adjacent lots in a tract
subdivision 20 years ago and built a single-unit
1. The subject property is a 10,000 sf office building residence entirely on one lot, utilizing the second lot
encumbered by a full-service lease with a contract as a side yard. The homeowner has decided to build
base rent of $1.25 per sf monthly. Stabilized vacancy/ a smaller home on the vacant side lot and retain the
credit loss allowance for similar properties within the existing home as a rental. What term applies to the
market area is 7% of PGI. The operating expense ratio second yard?
for similar properties is 30% of EGI, plus reserves for A. Surplus land
replacement of $0.15 per sf. Based on these facts, B. Vacant site
what is the projected net operating income? C. Excess land
D. Underutilized site
A. $97,650
B. $93,000 5. The subject assignment is to appraise a 1880s vintage
C. $96,150 house using the cost approach. The house has metal
D. $94,500 stamped ceilings, lath and plaster walls, which are
items not easily available in today’s construction. The
2. The assignment is a warehouse located in an estimated replacement cost using modern materials
industrial park. The client requires the cost approach is $120 per sf. Contractors charge $15 more per sf
be completed. There are no vacant land comparables to work on older houses. The estimated reproduction
in the market area. There are 3 sales of commercial cost is $185 per sf. What is the estimated loss in
buildings in the industrial park with similar lots that the utility?
appraiser has researched extensively. The appraiser
found the following information: A. $65 per sf
B. $33 per sf
Sale 1 sold for $1,750,000. The buyer allocated 20% C. $80 per sf
of the value to the site and 80% to the value of the D. $15 per sf
structure.
6. While working on an appraisal of a residential
Sale 2 sold for $1,000,000. The buyer was not property in a new home subdivision, the appraiser
available for verification, but the seller was available. finds that the builders have a total of 100 home
The seller had just built the structure after holding the sites currently offered for sale. In measuring market
lot for 10 years as an investment property. He paid demand the appraiser notes that all of the builders are
$100,000 for the lot and had earned 25% straight line currently averaging 2 new sales contracts per month
annual return on his investment over the cost of the (combined), and are expecting to sell 24 homes within
structure and its entrepreneurial profit. the next year. What conclusion could be drawn with
regard to the 100 available home sites and a market
Sale 3 sold for $3,500,000. The buyer estimated that period of the next 12 months?
90% of what he paid was for the structure.
A. The market is in a condition of supply and demand.
What is the indicated value of the lot using the B. The market is in a condition of balance.
allocation approach? C. The market is in a condition of oversupply.
A. $350,000 D. The market is in a condition of undersupply.
B. $500,000
C. $135,000
D. $125,000 Answers
1. C 4. C
2. A 5. A
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TAKING THE EXAMINATION RULES FOR THE EXAMINATION
Your examination will be given by computer at a PSI Test
Center. You do not need any computer experience or
 Security
typing skills to take your examination. On the day of your PSI administration and security standards are designed to
examination appointment, report to the Test Center no later ensure all candidates are provided the same opportunity to
than your scheduled testing time. Look for signs indicating demonstrate their abilities. The Test Center is continuously
PSI Test Center Check-in. IF YOU ARRIVE MORE THAN monitored by audio and video surveillance equipment for
15 MINUTES AFTER THE SCHEDULED TESTING TIME, security purposes.
YOU WILL NOT BE ADMITTED. The following security procedures apply during the
examination:
 Identification and Fingerprinting
• Examinations are proprietary. No cameras, notes, tape
To gain admission to the Test Center, you must present recorders, pagers or cellular/smart phones are allowed
proper identification and provide a fingerprint scan. You in the testing room. Possession of a cellular/smart phone
must present two forms of identification. The primary form or other electronic devices is strictly prohibited and will
must be government issued, current and include your result in dismissal from the examination.
name, signature and photograph. No form of temporary
identification will be accepted. You will also be required to • Only silent, non-programmable calculators without alpha
sign a roster for verification of identity. keys or printing capabilities are allowed in the testing
room.
• Examples of valid primary forms of identification are: • No guests, visitors or family members are allowed in the
driver’s license with photograph; state identification card testing room or reception areas.
with photograph; passport; military identification card with
photograph.  Personal Belongings
• The secondary form of identification must display your No personal items, valuables, or weapons should be
name and signature for signature verification (e.g., credit brought to the Test Center. Only wallets and keys are
card with signature, social security card with signature, permitted. Coats must be left outside the testing room. You
employment/student ID card with signature). will be provided a soft locker to store your wallet and/or
• If your name on your registration is different than it keys with you in the testing room. The proctor will lock the
appears on your identification, you must bring proof of soft locker prior to you entering the testing room. You will
your name change (e.g., marriage license, divorce decree not have access to these items until after the examination
or court order). is completed. Please note the following items will not be
During the examination process, you will be required to allowed in the testing room except securely locked in the
provide biometric verification of your identity. Biometric soft locker.
identification may include photography, fingerprint scan, • watches
or other. Your examination session is also subject to video • hats
surveillance. If you do not agree to these conditions, you
• wallets
will not be able to take the examination and will be excused
from the Test Center. Your examination fee will NOT be • keys
refunded. Once you have placed everything into the soft locker, you
will be asked to pull out your pockets to ensure they are
YOU MUST HAVE PROPER IDENTIFICATION AND
empty. If all personal items will not fit in the soft locker you
PROVIDE A VALID FINGERPRINT SCAN TO GAIN
will not be able to test. The site will not store any personal
ADMISSION TO THE TEST CENTER. Failure to provide
belongings.
appropriate identification and fingerprint scan at the time of
the examination is considered a missed appointment. There If any personal items are observed or heard (e.g., cellular/
will be no refund of your examination fee. smart phones, alarms) in the testing room after the
examination is started, the administration will be forfeited.

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 Examination Restrictions  Computer Login
• Pencils will be provided during check-in. After your identification has been confirmed, you will
• You will be provided with five pieces of scratch paper be directed to a testing carrel. You will be instructed
at a time to use during the examination, unless noted on-screen to enter your Social Security number. You will
on the sign-in roster for a particular candidate. You be prompted to provide a fingerprint scan and have your
must return the scratch paper to the supervisor at the photograph taken which will remain on-screen throughout
completion of testing, or you will not receive your score your testing session. This photograph will also print on
report. your score report.

• No documents or notes of any kind may be removed  Practice Examination

from the Test Center.
Prior to attempting the examination, you will be given
• No questions concerning the content of the examination the opportunity to practice taking an examination on the
may be asked during the examination. computer. The time you use for this practice examination
• Eating, drinking or smoking will not be permitted in the is NOT counted as part of your examination time or score.
Test Center. When you are comfortable with the computer testing
• You may take a break whenever you wish, but you will process, you may quit the practice session and begin the
not be allowed additional time to make up for time lost timed examination.
during breaks.
 Timed Examination
 Misconduct Following the practice examination, you will begin the
actual examination. Before beginning, instructions for
If you engage in any of the following conduct during the
taking the examination are provided on-screen. The
examination you may be dismissed, your scores will not
Associate examination is 3 hours, and the Certified
be reported and examination fees will not be refunded.
Residential examination is 4 hours. The time limit for the
Examples of misconduct are when you:
Certified General examination is 6 hours.
• create a disturbance, are abusive, or otherwise
uncooperative;
• display and/or use electronic communications Candidate’s
equipment such as pagers, cellular/smart phones; Picture
Here

• talk or participate in conversation with other examination

candidates;
Regardless of actual cost, the worth of an improvement is what it adds
• give or receive help or are suspected of doing so; to the value of the whole property. This is known as the principle of

• leave the Test Center during the administration; A change.

B conformity.
• attempt to record examination questions or make notes;
C contribution.
• attempt to take the examination for someone else; D anticipation.

• are observed with personal belongings, or

• are observed with notes, books or other aids without it
being noted on the roster.

 Copyrighted Examination Questions Exit Help C Comment Time

Bookmark
< 1 ▼ > >>

All examination questions are the copyrighted property of

PSI (for the Associate examination) or AQB (for the other The computer monitors the time you spend on the
examinations). It is forbidden under federal copyright law examination. The examination will terminate if you
to copy, reproduce, record, distribute or display these exceed the time allowed. You may click on the Time box
examination questions by any means, in whole or in part. in the lower right portion of the screen. A digital clock
Doing so may subject you to severe civil and criminal indicates the time remaining for you to complete the
penalties. examination. The Time feature may be turned off during
the examination.
Only one examination question is presented at a time. The
question number appears in the lower right portion of the
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are identified as A, B, C or D. You must indicate your AQB to evaluate each question on the entire examination
choice by either typing in the letter in the response box in in order to identify an appropriate passing point. Your
the lower left portion of the computer screen or clicking in ability to pass the examination depends on the amount of
the option using the mouse. To change your answer, enter knowledge that you display, and not on the performance of
a different option by typing in the letter in the response the other individuals taking the examination.
box or by clicking on the option using the mouse. You may
While the Examination Content Outlines were recently
change your answer as many times as you wish during the
updated, the scaled passing score remains the same at 75
examination time limit.
or higher. Scaled scores can range from 0 to 110, with 75
To move to the next question, click on the forward arrow and up representing passing scores.
(>) in the lower right portion of the screen. This action
will move you forward through the examination question Scores are reported to candidates as scaled scores. The
by question. If you wish to review any question, click the scaled scores are computed from raw scores. Raw scores,
backward arrow (<) or use the left arrow key to move or percentage scores, are the actual number of questions
backward through the examination. answered correctly. Raw scores are mathematically
converted to scaled scores to maintain a consistency
An examination question may be left unanswered for in the meaning of scores, regardless of when the
return later in the testing session. Questions may also be examination was taken or the difficulty of the examination
bookmarked for later review by clicking in the blank square form.
to the right of the Time button. Click on the double arrows
(>>) to advance to the next unanswered or bookmarked Examinations change over time. Each examination form
question on the examination. To identify all unanswered may vary in difficulty, with one examination form easier
and bookmarked questions, repeatedly click on the double or more difficult than other examination forms. However,
arrows (>>). When the examination is completed, the when converting raw scores to scaled scores, it should
number of examination questions answered is reported. not make a difference whether candidates take an easier
If not all questions have been answered and there is or more difficult examination form. With the mathematical
time remaining, return to the examination and answer adjustment, the scaled score accounts for differences
those questions. Be sure to provide an answer for each by adjusting the scores up or down depending on the
examination question before ending the examination. difficulty of examination forms. When these adjustments
There is no penalty for guessing. are made, the effect is to produce an unbiased and
consistent passing standard that does not change from
one examination form to another.
 Candidate Comments
As new forms of the examination are introduced, a certain
During the examination, you may make comments for
number of questions in each content area are replaced
any question by clicking on the Comment button to the
by new questions. Questions are selected for inclusion on
left of the Time button. This opens a dialogue box where
an examination form to ensure that it exactly matches the
comments may be entered. Comments will be reviewed,
detailed content outline. The goal of this procedure is to
but individual responses will not be provided.
ensure fairness to all candidates.

FOLLOWING THE EXAMINATION  If You Pass the Examination

If you pass the examination, the score report will indicate
 Your Score Report that the examination has been passed. To obtain
After completing the examination, you are asked your license, follow the instructions in the following
to provide responses to a short evaluation of your LICENSURE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS section.
examination experience. Then, you are instructed to report
to the proctor to receive your instant score report. Scores
are reported in printed form only, in person or by U.S.
mail. Please do not call PSI or the Appraiser Qualifications
Board for score information; scores are not reported by
telephone, electronic mail or facsimile.
The passing score reflects the amount of knowledge that
the Appraisal Qualifications Board (AQB) has determined
to be appropriate. A criterion-referenced, standard-setting
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 If You Fail the Examination LICENSE APPLICATION
If you fail the examination, you will receive a diagnostic
score report showing your score. Your score report
INSTRUCTIONS
will also show scores on major content areas of the The licensure process cannot begin until you have passed
examination. To reregister for the examination, visit www. the examination and received a passing score report from
goAMP.com, call PSI at 800-345-6559 or submit a PSI. To apply for licensure, send the application (original
new completed registration form (if payment is made by score report) to the Illinois Department of Financial
cashier’s check or money order).There is no limit to the and Professional Regulation. Please note that passing
number of times you may take the examination within your the examination does not guarantee licensure. The
three-year eligibility period. Department of Financial and Professional Regulation is in
the process of reviewing your application and may request
additional information including, but not limited to, copies
 Duplicate Score Report of the appraisal reports being claimed in your experience
You may purchase additional copies of your score report log.
at a cost of $25 per copy. Requests must be submitted to
Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
PSI, in writing, within 12 months after the examination date.
Division of Professional Regulation
Complete the request form on page 35 of this handbook
320 West Washington Street
and submit it with the required fee payable to PSI Services
Springfield, IL 62786
Inc. Duplicate score reports will be processed and mailed
within approximately five business days following receipt of
the request.

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ILLINOIS REAL ESTATE APPRAISER

EXAMINATION REGISTRATION FORM

Instructions for Completing the Examination Registration Form

The numbered questions correspond to the numbered blanks on the registration form (reverse side). PLEASE TYPE OR
PRINT IN INK ALL INFORMATION.

1. NAME: Enter your last name, first name and middle initial exactly as they appear on your driver’s license. Do not
use nicknames.

2. MAILING ADDRESS: Abbreviate words like street, drive or road, and include your zip code.

3. TELEPHONE AND FAX NUMBER: Please provide a telephone number at which you may be reached during
normal business hours Monday through Friday. This number will be used by PSI only in the event you have failed to
complete your registration form correctly or if there should be a last minute change in the test site location. Provide
your fax number if you are faxing your registration form to PSI.

4. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Enter your Social Security number. YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER WILL
BE USED AS YOUR IDENTIFICATION NUMBER FOR THIS EXAMINATION. WE CANNOT PROCESS YOUR
REGISTRATION WITHOUT IT!

5. BIRTH DATE: Enter the month, day and year of your birth.

6. TYPE OF EXAMINATION: Choose the appropriate box.

7. EXAMINATION FEE: The examination fee is $59. This fee must be submitted with your registration form. Cashier’s
check or money orders should be made payable to PSI Services Inc. Payment by cash, business check or personal
check is not acceptable.

8. SIGNATURE AND DATE: Read the statement and sign your name as you would on a check or business letter.
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ILLINOIS REAL ESTATE APPRAISER

EXAMINATION REGISTRATION FORM
EXAMINATION REGISTRATION FORM
Submit this form ONLY if you are paying your examination fee by cashier’s check or money order.
If payment is to be made by credit card, visit www.goAMP.com or call PSI at 800-345-6559 to
schedule your appointment and do not submit this form.

Using the instructions on the reverse side, complete this form, and mail it with the appropriate examination fee to:
IL Appraisers Program
P.O. Box 13482
Springfield, IL 62791-8496
Fax: 217-522-0446

1. NAME _________________________________________________________________________________
Last Name First Name M.I.

2. MAILING ADDRESS________________________________________________________________________________
     Number, Street and Apartment Number

_________________________________________________________________________________
City State Zip Code

3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (_______) ______ – __________   FAX NUMBER  (_______) ______ – __________ 
Daytime Telephone            (Complete only if you are faxing this form to PSI.)

4. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER __________ – _______ – __________

5. BIRTH DATE ______ – ­­­­­­­­______ – ­­­­­______

Month Day Year

6. TYPE OF EXAMINATION  Associate    Certified Residential     Certified General

7. EXAMINATION FEE $59
Your examination fee must be submitted with your registration form. Payment may be made by cashier’s check or money
order payable to PSI Services Inc. Payment by cash, business check or personal check is not acceptable.
8. SIGNATURE AND DATE
I have read and understand the information provided in the Candidate Handbook, and the information I have provided on
this registration form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Signature:________________________________________________ Date:___________________________
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REQUEST FOR SPECIAL

EXAMINATION ACCOMMODATIONS
If you have a disability covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, please complete this form and provide the
Documentation of Disability-Related Needs on the next page and submit it with your application at least 45 days
prior to your requested examination date. The information you provide and any documentation regarding your disability
and your need for accommodation in testing will be treated with strict confidentiality.

Candidate Information
Social Security # __________ – _______ – ____________ Requested Test Center: ______________________

Name (Last, First, Middle Initial, Former Name)

Mailing Address

City State Zip Code

Daytime Telephone Number

Special Accommodations
I request special accommodations for the ___________________________________________________ examination.

Please provide (check all that apply):

______ Reader
______  Extended testing time (time and a half)
______  Reduced distraction environment
______  Please specify below if other special accommodations are needed.
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________

Comments:__________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________

Signed:__________________________________________________________  Date:_____________________________

Return this form to:

PSI, 18000 W. 105th St., Olathe, KS 66061-7543.
If you have questions, call Candidate Services at 800-345-6559, Fax 913-895-4650.

Rev. 6/20/2018
 ILRAP Handbook, page 34

DOCUMENTATION OF
DISABILITY-RELATED NEEDS

Please have this section completed by an appropriate professional (education professional, physician, psychologist,
psychiatrist) to ensure that PSI is able to provide the required examination accommodations.

Professional Documentation
I have known __________________________________________________ since _____ / _____ / _____ in my capacity as a
Examination Candidate                                    Date
_______________________________________________________________________.
     Professional Title

The candidate discussed with me the nature of the examination to be administered. It is my opinion that, because of this
candidate’s disability described below, he/she should be accommodated by providing the special arrangements listed on the
Request for Special Examination Accommodations form.

Description of Disability:________________________________________________________________________________

Signed:____________________________________________________  Title:____________________________________

Printed Name:________________________________________________________________________________________

Address:____________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Telephone Number:______________________________   Email Address:_________________________________________

Date:_________________________________________   License # (if applicable):__________________________________

Return this form to:

PSI, 18000 W. 105th St., Olathe, KS 66061-7543.
If you have questions, call Candidate Services at 800-345-6559, Fax 913-895-4650.

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 ILRAP Handbook, page 35

Mail your completed form and correct fee to:

PSI, IL Appraiser, 18000 W. 105th St., Olathe, KS 66061-7543

DUPLICATE SCORE REPORT REQUEST FORM

FOR ILLINOIS REAL ESTATE APPRAISER

DIRECTIONS: Use this form to request a duplicate score report. Complete all requested information. This form must be received
within one year of the examination date and include a check or money order for $25 payable to PSI Services Inc. Duplicate score
reports will be processed and mailed within approximately five business days following receipt of the request.

Name:_____________________________________________________ Social Security #: ____________________________

Address:______________________________________________________________________________________________

       ___________________________________________________ Daytime Phone:_______________________________

Examination Taken:  Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser

 Certified Residential Appraiser
 Certified General Appraiser

Examination Date: _________________      Test Center: _________________ 

I hereby authorize PSI to send me a duplicate of my examination results.

Signature:______________________________________________________________ Date:__________________________
 18000 W. 105th St.
Olathe, KS 66061-7543
800-345-6559
Fax: 913-895-4651