The Portal for Appraisal Licensing Act of 2025 amends the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 to create a new national system. This legislation establishes the Portal for Appraiser Credentialing and AMC Registration Information , a cloud-based platform managed by the Appraisal Subcommittee. The Portal will serve as a central depository for license, certification, and registration applications and renewals for both appraisers and appraisal management companies. It aims to provide seamless connectivity with State appraiser certifying and licensing agencies, allowing them access to comprehensive application data, including education, experience logs, examination results, and background check information. A key feature of the Portal is its role in facilitating criminal history background checks , with the Appraisal Subcommittee acting as a channeling agent between States and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. These standardized background checks will satisfy federal oversight requirements. The Portal will also streamline the payment of licensing fees and the delivery of "letters of good standing." While centralizing information, the bill explicitly states that States retain their independent authority over licensing and certification decisions. An advisory committee, comprising industry stakeholders, will guide the Portal's establishment. Funding for the Portal will come from user fees charged to individuals and appraisal management companies, and grants will be available to State agencies to help them integrate their systems with the new platform.