MD LEG Real Estate Appraiser License

Updated on: May 9, 2025

Latest Event


  • May 2025 MD LEG Governor Approval
  • On May 6, 2025, MD LEG reported approval by the governor, and became Chapter 341.

On Apr. 4, MD LEG passed bill re real estate certification, qualifications

  • MD LEG passed bill HB 1021 which aims to prohibit the requirement for a Bachelor's degree or higher to qualify for the certification or licensure as a real estate appraiser.
  • Amends Annotated code of Maryland, MD LEG 16-302 as well as MD LEG 16-503.
  • State Commission of Real Estate Appraisers, are prohibited from requiring a Bachelor's degree or higher to qualify for real estate appraisal license, or residential certification.
  • Legislative History
  • On Feb. 3, 2025, bill introduced in House; on Mar. 17, 2025, bill was passed in House.
  • On Mar. 17, 2025, bill delivered to Senate; on Apr. 3, 2025, bill was passed in Senate.
  • On Apr. 4, 2025, bill returned to House, pending delivery to the governor for action.
  • Effectiveness
  • If approved, bill becomes effective on Oct. 1, 2025.
  • May 2025 MD LEG Governor Approval
  • On May 6, 2025, MD LEG reported approval by the governor, and became Chapter 341.
Regulators
MD LEG
Entity Types
Bank; MG Orig; Servicer
Reference
Ch. 341, Bill HB1021, 5/6/2025; Bill HB1021, 4/4/2025; Citation: *MD LEG* 16-302, 16-503;
Functions
Compliance; Legal; Registration/Licensing
Countries
United States of America
Category
State
N/A
Products
Banking; Mortgage
Rule Type
Final
Regions
Am
Rule Date
Apr 4, 2025
Effective Date
Oct 1, 2025
Rule ID
249908
Linked to
N/A
Reg. Last Update
May 6, 2025
Report Section
US Consumer