Iowa Code Title XIII. Commerce [Chs. 505-554D] § 543D.15. Use of term

1. a. The title “certified real estate appraiser”, “associate real estate appraiser”, or any other like title shall only be used to refer to individuals who hold the certificate or registration, as applicable, and shall not be used in connection with or as part of the name or signature of a firm, partnership, corporation, or group, or in a manner that it may be interpreted as referring to a firm, partnership, corporation, group, other business entity, or anyone other than an individual holder of the certificate or registration.

b. In connection with an appraisal assignment performed on real estate located in this state, the title “certified real estate appraiser”, “associate real estate appraiser”, or any other like title, including a title that suggests an individual is licensed or certified under the laws of this state or another state, shall only be used to refer to individuals who hold a certificate or registration under this chapter.