Yes: in Missouri, appraisers need a state license issued by the Missouri Real Estate Appraisers Commission. You can check a name yourself on MOPRO license search.
Appraisers in Missouri: 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 Missouri?
Missouri assesses a home at 19% of market value and local districts apply their rates per $100 of assessed value. The City of St. Louis 2025 residential rate is $8.1867 per $100, about $3,336 a year on a $214,500 home.
Check a appraiser yourself
- License required · Missouri Real Estate Appraisers Commission
- Titles you will see: State-licensed appraiser trainee, State-licensed real estate appraiser, State-certified residential appraiser trainee, State-certified residential real estate appraiser, State-certified general appraiser trainee, State-certified general real estate appraiser
- Check a name yourself: MOPRO license search (we could not open this search page ourselves)
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