Late Assessor License Renewals and Reinstatements

Minnesota Assessors whose license has expired will need to renew or reinstate their license for the current fiscal year. 

Late Renewals

Assessors who have been unlicensed for less than 4 years (all within current 4-year cycle): 

• In the Assessors Licensing System:
  • Submit Minnesota Assessor Reinstatement Application
  • Pay the appropriate license fee and reinstatement fee

Reinstatements Less Than 5 Years

Assessors who have been unlicensed for less than 5 years (and after start of current 4-year cycle):

1. Complete all the continuing education requirements for the previous 4-year cycle including the Ethics seminar. AMA and SAMA licensees must also complete PACE courses:

   • AMAs and SAMAs who did not complete both Ethics and PACE in the previous 4-year cycle must complete the following (before applying for reinstatement): 
     • Required number of continuing education hours
     • All courses required for licensure under current rules including:
       • For AMA: 15-hour property type-specific course
       • For SAMA: 30 hours of management and leadership education

     • Pass exam approved by the State Board of Assessors

2. In the Assessors Licensing System:
   • Submit Minnesota Assessor Reinstatement Application
   • Pay the appropriate license fee and reinstatement fee

Reinstatement More Than 5 Years

Assessors who have been unlicensed for 5 years or more: 

1. Complete the following (before applying for reinstatement):
   • Required number of continuing education hours
   • Assessment Laws and Procedures course and pass the exam
   • All courses required for licensure under current rules including:
     • For AMA: 15-hour property type-specific course
     • For SAMA: 30 hours of management and leadership education

   • For SAMA: Oral interview with the State Board of Assessors 

2. In the Assessor Licensing System:
   • Submit Minnesota Assessor Reinstatement Application
   • Pay appropriate license fee and reinstatement fee

Questions?

For questions or more information about the reinstatement process, contact the State Board of Assessors office at 651-556-6086 or assessors.board@state.mn.us.