Regulations regarding licensing and certification of Real Estate Appraisers vary from state to state. Texas, our Lone Star State, has established the Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board (TALCB) to safeguard consumers in matters of real property appraisal services. The TALCB provides education and licensing services, as well as regulation and enforcement of state and federal laws and requirements that govern real property appraisals.
Welcome to TALCB (texas.gov)
The requirements to become an appraiser change over time (every 4 years in Texas), but in general, licensing and certification requires hundreds of hours of classes, coursework and tests, alongside thousands of hours of practical and field experience under an established industry professional as a supervisor/mentor. Once an appraiser is licensed, they are required to take continuing education courses throughout their career in order to maintain their license and stay abreast of industry changes as they occur.