Trainee and Temporary Assessor Licenses

Individuals who do full-time assessment work for an assessor’s office are required to register with the Board within 30 days of hire and must become licensed at the level required for that position within three years from the date of employment. This registration allows us to help track the progress of meeting the requirements necessary for licensure.

Note: Individuals working for an assessor as an intern for a short time are not required to be registered with the board as a trainee.

A Trainee Application is located on the Assessors Licensing System. You will need to either sign in or create an account to access the application and pay the application fee. An employment verification letter including the start date and a brief description of the job duties and signed by either a licensed supervisor or county assessor is required.

Trainee applications are not required to be reviewed by the board for approval and will be approved as soon as they are reviewed by the board’s program administrator.

Certified General Fee Appraisers licensed by the Minnesota Department of Commerce may qualify for a temporary license.

Temporary License Requirements:

• A copy of the Certified General Appraisers license
• Education transcript listing courses taken to receive the Certified General Appraisers license
• Employment Verification Letter verifying the start date and a brief description of the job duties, signed by either a licensed supervisor or county assessor.

The Temporary License Application is located on the Assessors Licensing System. You will need to either sign in or create an account to access the application and pay the application fee. All Temporary License applications are reviewed by the board for approval at the next board meeting.

Note: The temporary license expires on the second June 30 after issuance, or after permanent license is obtained, whichever occurs first. The requirements for obtaining the Accredited Minnesota Assessors (AMA) licensure begins the date the temporary license is issued.

A current or former member of the military, a veteran who has left service in the two years prior to the date of a license application, or the spouse of a current member of the military may also receive a temporary license (as described in Minnesota Statute 197.4552). 

For details on how to apply for a military temporary license, contact the State Board of Assessors at 651-556-6086 or assessors.board@state.mn.us.