(a) Every applicant for licensure under this article, who is not a resident of this state, shall submit with the application an irrevocable consent that service of process to the executive director of the board as provided in Section 34-27A-7(d)(3), if, in an action against the applicant in a court of this state arising out of the applicant's activities as a licensed real state appraiser, the plaintiff cannot, in the exercise of due diligence, effect personal services upon the applicant.
(b) A nonresident of this state who has complied with subsection (a) of this section may obtain a license as a licensed real estate appraiser by conforming to all of the provisions of this article relating to the classification of real estate appraiser for which the applicant is applying.
(c) The board shall recognize on a temporary basis the certification or license of an appraiser issued by another state if (i) the appraiser's business is of a temporary nature, and (ii) the appraiser registers with the board.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.
Chapter 27A - Real Estate Appraisers.
Article 1 - Real Estate Appraisers.
Section 34-27A-1 - Short Title.
Section 34-27A-2 - Definitions.
Section 34-27A-4 - Board Created; Composition; Meetings; Compensation.
Section 34-27A-5 - Rulemaking Authority; Powers and Duties of Board; Immunity From Suit.
Section 34-27A-6 - Fees; Payment Into Real Estate Appraisers Board Fund.
Section 34-27A-7 - Application for Licensure and Examination; Fees; Pledge; Conditions.
Section 34-27A-9 - Classes of Appraisers.
Section 34-27A-10 - Written Examinations for Licensure.
Section 34-27A-11 - Education and Experience Requirements for Licensure.
Section 34-27A-12 - Written Reports, etc., to Be Furnished by Applicant.
Section 34-27A-13 - Term of License; Fees.
Section 34-27A-15 - Renewal License.
Section 34-27A-16 - Principal Place of Business; Notice of Change; Notice of Residence Address.
Section 34-27A-17 - Signatures on License; Display of License Number.
Section 34-27A-18 - Licensure Restrictions.
Section 34-27A-19 - Continuing Education Requirements; Regulations; Requirement for Reinstatement.
Section 34-27A-23 - Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.
Section 34-27A-24 - Retention of Appraiser; Appraisal Assignment.
Section 34-27A-25 - No Fee for Certain Contingent Appraisal Assignments.
Section 34-27A-26 - Retention of Contracts and Records.
Section 34-27A-27 - Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board Fund.