(a) Reciprocity.

1. (1) A nonresident appraiser planning to develop an appraisal assignment in Arkansas for a federally related transaction must first apply for a state license or certification.
2. (2) In the case of a nonfederally related transaction, the appraiser shall apply to be registered, licensed, or certified in advance of initiating the appraisal assignment as a nonresident appraiser.
3. (3) Only nonresident licensed or certified appraisers may apply for reciprocity.
4. (4) Nonresident appraisers applying for state-registered appraiser or registered apprentice appraiser status shall, in addition to meeting the same requirements and utilizing the same forms as those required for Arkansas residents, include a notarized Consent for Service of Legal Process affidavit.
5. (5) Reciprocity may be obtained by nonresidents of this state through recognition of another jurisdiction’s program of licensing and certification in accordance with Arkansas Code § 17-14-306.

6. (6) A person licensed or certified as a real property appraiser by another jurisdiction may register with the State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors to qualify to appraise real property in Arkansas if:

   1. (A) The reciprocal applicant is currently in good standing as an appraiser in every jurisdiction where he or she is credentialed as verified through the national registry; and
   2. (B) The applicant’s background meets the board’s qualifications.

7. (7) A person wishing to be credentialed under this section must:

   1. (A) Submit an application for a reciprocal credential;
   2. (B) Submit an irrevocable consent to service of process in this state;
   3. (C) Pay the required fees;
   4. (D) Submit to the board’s criminal background check requirements under 17 CAR § 200-207; and
   5. (E) Provide all supporting documentation or information requested by the board in connection with the application for reciprocity.
8. (8) Once an application for reciprocity has been approved, the individual credential holder will be held to the same laws, rules, and standards of a resident appraiser for the individual’s credential level.
9. (9) An individual who obtains an Arkansas credential through reciprocity is subject to the same renewal requirements as listed in 17 CAR § 200-215 for the individual’s credential level.

(b) Temporary practice permit.

1. (1) Temporary practice permits may be obtained by nonresidents of this state through recognition of another jurisdiction’s program of licensing and certification in accordance with Arkansas Code § 17-14-306.
2. (2) Temporary practice permits are issued on an assignment basis, with a term not to exceed six (6) months from the date of issuance.
3. (3) Only licensed or certified appraisers qualify for a temporary practice permit.

4. (4) A person licensed or certified as a real property appraiser by another jurisdiction may register with the board to qualify to appraise real property in Arkansas if:

   1. (A) The appraiser’s business in Arkansas is of a temporary nature not to exceed six (6) months; and
   2. (B) The temporary practice permit applicant is currently in good standing as an appraiser in every jurisdiction where he or she is credentialed as verified through the national registry.

5. (5) A person wishing to be credentialed under this section must:

   1. (A) Submit an application for a temporary practice permit;
   2. (B) Submit an irrevocable consent to service of process in this state;
   3. (C) Pay the required fees; and
   4. (D) Provide all supporting documentation or information requested by the board in connection with the application for a permit.

6. (6)

   1. (A) The term of a temporary practice permit shall extend for the duration of the particular assignment.
   2. (B) If the assignment is not completed within six (6) months, the appraiser may apply for an extension to the original expiration date of the permit, provided the appraiser:

(i) Is continuing the same appraisal assignment listed on the original application for a temporary practice permit; and

1. (ii) Requests an extension on a form approved by the board before the expiration of the current temporary practice permit.

   1. (C) Court testimony following the completion of an assignment performed by a nonresident appraiser holding a temporary practice permit shall not require an extension or issuance of an additional permit.

      1. (c) Transfer of licensed or certified credential.

2. (1) A person licensed or certified as a real property appraiser from another jurisdiction moving his or her residence to the State of Arkansas may apply with the board to transfer his or her appraiser credential if:

   1. (A) The applicant is in good standing as an appraiser in every jurisdiction where he or she is credentialed as verified through the national registry; and
   2. (B) The applicant’s background meets the board’s qualifications.

3. (2) A person wishing to be credentialed under this section must:

   1. (A) Submit a transfer application;
   2. (B) Submit a completion certificate indicating the most recent USPAP class completed;
   3. (C) Pay the required fees; and
   4. (D) Provide all supporting documentation or information requested by the board in connection with the application to transfer.
4. (3) Once an application for transfer has been approved, the individual credential holder will be held to the same laws, rules, and standards of a resident appraiser for the individual’s credential level.
5. (4) An individual who obtains an Arkansas credential through licensure transfer is subject to the same renewal requirements as listed in 17 CAR § 200-215 for the individual’s credential level.