Assessor Licensing
If you assist the assessor of a Minnesota taxing jurisdiction in making decisions about exemptions, classifications, or valuations, you must get a Minnesota assessor’s license within three years of the date of your employment.
Requirements to get or upgrade a Minnesota assessor license:
- Certified Minnesota Assessor (CMA)
- Certified Minnesota Assessor Specialist (CMAS)
- Accredited Minnesota Assessor (AMA)
- Senior Accredited Minnesota Assessor (SAMA)
- Trainee and Temporary
- Upgrading to AMA after CMA Expiration
Levels of Licensure
The license you need depends on the kind of work you are doing.
| If you | Then |
|---|---|
| Are working under another person's license | You must hold a CMA license, depending on what property types you work with |
| Work for a county or city | The requirements for your position may specify the level of license you must hold |
| Are the county assessor | You must have an AMA license and obtain a SAMA license within two years |
Note: Within five years of becoming a CMA or CMAS, you must obtain an AMA license (see Assessor Accreditation Deadline).
License Reinstatement
If you do not have a current Minnesota assessor license and you need to reinstate the assessor license you once held, see Reinstatement for instructions.
Licensing Fees
- CMA: $85.00
- CMAS: $95.00
- AMA: $125.00
- SAMA: $150.00
Note: Assessors who move from one license level to another within the same fiscal year need only pay the fee difference between the two levels.
