# Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-39-103: License or certificate required

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## Section

- **Citation:** Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-39-103
- **Heading:** License or certificate required
- **Jurisdiction:** Tennessee
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TN Code / Title 62 / Chapter 39 / Section 62-39-103

## Text

(a) Except as provided in § 62-39-104 , it is unlawful for anyone to solicit an appraisal assignment or to prepare an appraisal or an appraisal report relating to real estate or real property in this state without first obtaining a real estate appraiser's license or certificate. (b) This section shall not be construed to apply to individuals who render professional assistance in arriving at a real estate analysis, opinion or conclusion. (c) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit any person who is licensed to practice in this state under any other law from engaging in the practice for which the person is licensed. Acts 1990, ch. 865, § 4; 1991, ch. 366, §§ 4, 5; 1995, ch. 222, § 1.
(a) Except as provided in § 62-39-104 , it is unlawful for anyone to solicit an appraisal assignment or to prepare an appraisal or an appraisal report relating to real estate or real property in this state without first obtaining a real estate appraiser's license or certificate.
(b) This section shall not be construed to apply to individuals who render professional assistance in arriving at a real estate analysis, opinion or conclusion.
(c) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit any person who is licensed to practice in this state under any other law from engaging in the practice for which the person is licensed.
Acts 1990, ch. 865, § 4; 1991, ch. 366, §§ 4, 5; 1995, ch. 222, § 1.

## Nearby sections

- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-39-101 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T62_C39_S62-39-101.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-39-102 Chapter definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T62_C39_S62-39-102.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-39-103 License or certificate required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T62_C39_S62-39-103.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-39-104 Applicability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T62_C39_S62-39-104.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-39-105 Certification - Restrictions on use - Prerequisite to preparing and signing certified appraisal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T62_C39_S62-39-105.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-39-106 State law not to be more stringent than federal law](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T62_C39_S62-39-106.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-39-201 Creation - Composition](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T62_C39_S62-39-201.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-39-202 Meetings - Compensation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T62_C39_S62-39-202.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-39-203 Rules and regulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T62_C39_S62-39-203.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-39-204 Powers and duties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T62_C39_S62-39-204.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-39-205 Fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T62_C39_S62-39-205.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-39-301 Application for license, certification or examination - Fingerprinting and criminal history information](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T62_C39_S62-39-301.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-39-302 Authorization to appraise certain types of real estate - Licensed appraiser - Certified residential appraiser - Certified general appraiser](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T62_C39_S62-39-302.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-39-303 License - Appraiser - Qualifications](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T62_C39_S62-39-303.md)

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