PA Motor Vehicle Damage Appraiser's License Actual Questions and
Correct Answers
Q1
Applicant Age
Answer: 18 years or older
Q2
How long do you have to wait to be eligible to retake an examination if you fail?
Answer: 30 days
Q3
The Commissioner will prescribe the form of the appraiser's license and it will contain
Answer: Name of the appraiser
Address of the appraiser's place of business Date of issuance and expiration date of license Any
other
information which the commissioner determines is necessary
Q4
Experience and Fitness requirements for Licensing
Answer: A minimum of six months' continuous experience within the previous three years at an
occupation, such
as body repair, that directly involves the
estimation of physical damage to motor vehicles
Successful completion of education or training related to appraising motor vehicle physical
damage taken within the previous three years
Q5
What if there is prior damage to the vehicle?
Answer: Should be clearly indicated on the appraisal
Q6
What should be on the appraisal?
Answer: Itemized listing of all damages, specifying those parts to be replaced or repaired
*Because an appraiser is charged with a high degree of regard for the public safety, the
operational safety of the vehicle must be
paramount in considering the specification of the new parts.*
Correct Answers
Q1
Applicant Age
Answer: 18 years or older
Q2
How long do you have to wait to be eligible to retake an examination if you fail?
Answer: 30 days
Q3
The Commissioner will prescribe the form of the appraiser's license and it will contain
Answer: Name of the appraiser
Address of the appraiser's place of business Date of issuance and expiration date of license Any
other
information which the commissioner determines is necessary
Q4
Experience and Fitness requirements for Licensing
Answer: A minimum of six months' continuous experience within the previous three years at an
occupation, such
as body repair, that directly involves the
estimation of physical damage to motor vehicles
Successful completion of education or training related to appraising motor vehicle physical
damage taken within the previous three years
Q5
What if there is prior damage to the vehicle?
Answer: Should be clearly indicated on the appraisal
Q6
What should be on the appraisal?
Answer: Itemized listing of all damages, specifying those parts to be replaced or repaired
*Because an appraiser is charged with a high degree of regard for the public safety, the
operational safety of the vehicle must be
paramount in considering the specification of the new parts.*
