Trainee: Must work under the supervision of a licensed Louisiana certified appraiser. Certified Residential: Must pass the residential appraiser licensing examination administered by the national testing service under contract with the Board. Payment of the $80 registration fee for the Appraisal Federal Registry. Certified General: Must pass the general appraiser licensing examination administered by the national testing service under contract with the Board. Payment of the $80 registration fee for the Appraisal Federal Registry.