Who is ultimately responsible for maintaining the official National Registry of state certified and licensed appraisers?

The Appraisal Qualifications Board (AQB) is ultimately responsible for maintaining the official National Registry of state certified and licensed appraisers. This body sets the qualification criteria for appraisers, which ensures that individuals are adequately trained and assessed before being allowed on the National Registry. The AQB's authority includes establishing the minimum standards required for education, experience, and examination, which are pivotal in maintaining the integrity and quality of professional appraisers listed on the registry. By regulating these standards, the AQB plays a critical role in upholding the credibility of the appraisal profession at a national level.

In contrast, the other entities have specific functions that do not involve maintaining the National Registry. The Appraisal Standards Board (ASB) focuses on developing and interpreting the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). The Appraisal Practices Board (APB) addresses issues related to appraisal practice, providing guidance on best practices without being directly involved in the qualification or listing process. State appraisal regulatory committees oversee licensing and regulation at the state level but do not maintain the National Registry, which is managed by the AQB as part of its broader responsibilities.