Designation Application

Prior to completing this application, please refer to the below for designation requirements as outlined in Article III of the Bylaws of the Association of Texas Appraisers.

Section 1 - Application for Designation: Members may apply for a designation by filling out an application form and paying a one time designation fee of $25. The following designations shall be issued to active qualifying members upon application and approval:

1a: To be awarded the Associate of Texas Appraisers - General (ATA-G) designation, the applicant must have met the requirements of the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) for General Appraiser, must hold a General Appraiser certification from the TALCB, and must meet the general requirements listed below.

1b: To be awarded the Associate of Texas Appraisers - Residential (ATA-R) designation, the applicant must have met the requirements of the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) for Residential Appraiser, must hold a Residential Appraiser certification from the TALCB, and must meet the general requirements listed below.

1c: To be awarded the Associate of Texas Appraisers - Licensed (ATA-L) designation, the applicant must have met the requirements of the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board for Licensed Appraiser (TALCB), must hold an Appraiser License from the TALCB and must meet the general requirements below.

1d: Candidates for a designation must have two years experience as a General, Residential or Licensed appraiser with TALCB and must be recommended by two designated or charter members of the association.

1e: Notice of application shall be posted in the association's quarterly newsletter (ATA Connections) so that members may advise the board if they have an opinion as to whether the awarding of a designation should be approved or not.

1f: Application for designation shall be reviewed and approved by the board, at which time requested designation will be awarded to the candidate.

Section 2 - Maintenance of Designation: In order to maintain a designation, a designated member must attend at least one association meeting per year. Any request for waiver of this requirement due to extenuating circumstances must be submitted in writing to the board for approval.

Section 3 - Termination of Designation: Any designation that is awarded to a member shall at all times remain the property of the Association of Texas Appraisers and shall be returned to the association upon written request by the president of the association if an individual fails to meet the attendance requirements above, if their designation is revoked for cause, or if their membership in the association lapses or is terminated.