Yes: in Alabama, appraisers need a state license issued by the Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board. You can check a name yourself on REAB Public Portal.
Appraisers in Alabama: what buyers ask
How much does a home appraisal cost?
VA single-family appraisal fees run $650 to $1,500 by county (May 2026). Lenders must give you the appraisal promptly or 3 business days before closing.
How is property tax calculated in Alabama?
Alabama assesses an owner-occupied home at 10% of market value and applies local millage. In Birmingham the October 2025 total is 72.5 mills, about $1,760 a year on a $250,000 home.
Check a appraiser yourself
- License required · Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board
- Titles you will see: Appraiser trainee, State licensed, Certified residential, Certified general
- Check a name yourself: REAB Public Portal
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