# WAC 308-125-020: WAC 308-125-020. Application process to take examination

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_125_020

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 308-125-020
- **Heading:** WAC 308-125-020. Application process to take examination
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 308 / Chapter 308-125 / Section 308-125-020

## Text

(1) Any person desiring to take an examination for licensure or certification as a state-licensed or state-certified residential real estate appraiser, or as a state-certified general real estate appraiser, must submit a completed examination application with supporting documents and appropriate fee to the department of licensing, business and professions division, at its official address. After the qualifications for the examination have been verified by the department, the applicant shall submit the preapproved examination application, the request for examination and the appropriate fee to the testing service approved by the director.
(2) At the time of filing with the department, an application for a state license or certification, the applicant shall possess the requisite hours of verifiable real estate appraisal experience. Experience shall be acquired within the requisite time. Qualifying experience shall consist of significant professional appraisal assistance under the supervision of a certified appraiser within the boundaries of the state of Washington except as referenced in WAC 308-125-095 .
(3) An application and fee shall be valid for six months from receipt by the department. An applicant may correct any discrepancies in the application other than experience during this six-month period. After six months, if the applicant has not met the prerequisites to sit for the licensure or certification examination, the applicant must submit a new application with the appropriate fee.
(4) Dishonored checks will be considered as an incomplete application.
(5) An applicant shall forfeit all examination fees for any examination or examinations for which the applicant has applied and does not take for any reason, other than through the fault or mistake of the department of licensing or the approved testing agency.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 308-125-010 WAC 308-125-010. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_125_010.md)
- [WAC 308-125-020 WAC 308-125-020. Application process to take examination](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_125_020.md)
- [WAC 308-125-025 WAC 308-125-025. Application process to register as a real estate appraiser trainee](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_125_025.md)
- [WAC 308-125-030 WAC 308-125-030. Examination prerequisite general classification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_125_030.md)
- [WAC 308-125-040 WAC 308-125-040. Examination prerequisite state-certified residential classification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_125_040.md)
- [WAC 308-125-045 WAC 308-125-045. Examination prerequisite state-licensed classification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_125_045.md)
- [WAC 308-125-050 WAC 308-125-050. Educational courses—Preexamination](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_125_050.md)
- [WAC 308-125-070 WAC 308-125-070. Experience requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_125_070.md)
- [WAC 308-125-075 WAC 308-125-075. Allowed credits for appraisal experience](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_125_075.md)
- [WAC 308-125-080 WAC 308-125-080. Application for certification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_125_080.md)
- [WAC 308-125-085 WAC 308-125-085. Temporary practice](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_125_085.md)
- [WAC 308-125-090 WAC 308-125-090. Continuing education required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_125_090.md)
- [WAC 308-125-095 WAC 308-125-095. Responsibilities of the appraiser supervisor](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_125_095.md)
- [WAC 308-125-100 WAC 308-125-100. Course approval requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_125_100.md)

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