PURPOSE: This rule requires the use of a seal. (1) Each licensed and certified real estate appraiser, at his/her own expense, shall secure a seal one and three-quarters inches (1 3/4") in diameter of the following design: the seal shall consist of two (2) concentric circles between which shall appear in Roman capital letters, the words State of Missouri on the upper part of the seal, and Certified Real Estate Appraiser or Licensed Real Estate Appraiser on the lower part, and within the inner circle shall appear the name of the licensee, together with his/her certificate or license number. For certified real estate appraisers, the word General or Residential, as appropriate, shall appear within the inner circle under the certificate number.

1. (2) Rubber stamps, identical in size, design and content with the approved seals may be used by the licensee at his/her option.
2. (3) In addition to the personal seal or rubber stamp, the licensee also shall affix his/her signature, at the minimum, to the signature page of the original estimates, reports and other documents or instruments which were prepared by him/her or were prepared under his/her direction.

AUTHORITY: section 339.509, RSMo (Cum. Supp. 1990).* This rule originally filed as 4 CSR 245-2.040. Emergency rule filed Dec. 6, 1990, effective Dec. 16, 1990, expired April 14, 1991. Emergency rule filed April 4, 1991, effective April 14, 1991, expired Aug. 11, 1991. Original rule filed Jan. 3, 1991, effective April 29, 1991. Amended: Filed July 21, 1992, effective April 8, 1993. Moved to 20 CSR 2245-2.040, effective Aug. 28, 2006.

*Original authority 1990.