California Occupational License

License Title:
    Property Taxes Appraiser Certification
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Licensing Agency:
     State Board of Equalization
     Property Tax Department
     County-Assessed Properties Division

Licensing Agency Contact Information:
     Address: P. O. Box 942879, MIC 64
Sacramento,  CA  94279 - 0064

     Phone Number: (916) 274-3364
     Internet Address: http://www.boe.ca.gov

License Requirements, Fees, and Examination Information:
Persons who perform the duties or exercise the authority of an appraiser or auditor appraiser for property tax purposes as an employee of the state or any California county, city, or city and county.

Fees: N/A

Examination Frequency: Two to four times per year.

Exam Locations: Varies.

Experience Requirement: Must be currently employed by, or have a bona fide employment offer from, the California State Board of Equalization, a California county assessor or city and county assessor, or a California county appraisal commission; and either be a graduate of an accredited four-year institution of higher education, or have the equivalent of a high school graduation and four years of relevant experience.

Average Time to Process Application: 14 days.

Renewal Period: Temporary (up to 12 months) until exam passed, then permanent.

Special License Requirements: N/A

Comments: 24 hours annual education requirement; 12 hours if advanced certification (completed course of study). This certification is required shortly after employment in jobs described above.

Authority: Revenue and Taxation Code, Sections 670 through 673; Property Tax Rules and Regulations, Article 7, Rules 281 through 284.
Occupations To Which This License Applies:
Occupation TitleSOC Code
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 132021