Frequently Asked Questions

What is the course passing grade?
The passing score for any course exam is 80% or higher. 
  
How many questions can I answer incorrectly on each course and still pass? 
See our grading chart that displays how many questions can be answered incorrectly depending on the length of the course. View the Grading Policy and Chart.

What happens if I don't pass an exam?
If you do not reiceve a passing grade on an exam, you will automatically be distributed a re-exam. If you do not pass after three attempts, you must call  Bert Rodgers Schools technical support (800-432-0320) to have another exam distributed to you.

How many continuing education hours are required?
All Florida appraisers must complete 30 hours of continuing education for each two-year license, registration, or certification period. Those hours must include a 7-hour USPAP Update,  a 3-hour update of license law and rules, and a 3-hour course on reviewing and updating the roles and rules of supervisor and trainee appraisers.

How often do I need to complete continuing education?
You must complete your continuing education during each 2-year license period prior to the renewal deadline of November 30th of even-numbered years. 

Is there a new post-licensing rule for trainees?
Yes. Please review FAC Rule 61J1-4.009. Trainees who register on or after July 1, 2003, must now complete post-licensing education prior to the second renewal. Trainees who registered before July 1, 2003 must complete post-licensing within the next two biennial renewal cycles.

How do I renew?
After completing the required continuing education, appraisers may renew online at the DBPR Online Services http://www.myfloridalicense.com or by mail.

At least 60 days before the end of the renewal period, the DBPR will mail a renewal notice to your last known address. You may mail your fee and the renewal notice back to the DBPR after you have completed your continuing education requirements. Send to: 
 

State of Florida
Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)
1940 North Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783

Initial license or renewal questions:

Telephone hours: 8:00 – 5:00 p.m. M–F
  (850) 487-1395

Note: If you do not have your renewal notice, you may also use the Change of Status form to renew your license, certification, or registration. Write "Renew License" in the "Action Requested" block on the form.

What are the DBPR renewal fees?

Registered Trainee $180.00                        

Certified Residential $230.00                       Certified General $230.00

Late Fee $25.00                                           Letter of Licensure $25.00 
 

What happens if I send in my renewal notice without completing the continuing education requirements?
If you do not take your continuing education during the two-year license period and you send in your renewal notice, you could be subject to disciplinary action by the Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board.
  
If I don’t renew on time, what are the penalties? 
1. If you do not renew by the renewal deadline your license, registration, or certification will revert to an inactive status. An inactive registrant, licensee, or certificate holder may elect to renew as active by submitting a request (Form RE-2060-1), proof of continuing education, and the appropriate fees to the DBPR. Also see Chapter 61J1-4.007 for more details.

2. When the total period of inactive status exceeds 4 years, the registration, license or certification shall automatically expire per 475.619(2), F.S. Two years prior to expiration, the DBPR shall give notice by mail to the last known address of the registrant, licensee, or certificate holder.

Do I have to submit my Grade Report with my renewal?
No, but the DBPR requires that you retain your Grade Report(s) for a minimum of two (2) years. If you are audited, you must show proof that you completed your continuing education requirement.
  
I would like to change my status. What is the procedure for making this change with the DBPR?
Use the Request for Appraiser Change of Status Form RE-2060-1  http://www.state.fl.us/dbpr/re/forms/re-2060-1.pdf to notify the DBPR of your change of status. (Note: This form is a pdf file, and you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download and print it.) Under "Check Action Required," fill in your "Appraiser Type" in the first block and the "Action Requested" in the second block.

What is your refund policy?
If dissatisfied with a course for any reason, notify our school within 30 days of date of purchase. If the student has not completed the course and course credit has not been earned and reported to the appropriate regulatory agencies, the tuition will be refunded in full. The course will be removed from the student's account and will no longer be available for completion.