If a client's identity is requested to be anonymous in the Appraisal Report, what must the appraiser do?

• A. State that the identity has been withheld in the report
• B. Document the identity of the client in the workfile
• C. Ensure the report contains the client's full name
• D. All of these actions must be taken

Answer: (D)

When a client asks for anonymity, you protect confidentiality by clearly noting in the Appraisal Report that the client’s identity has been withheld. At the same time, you keep the actual identity on file in the workpaper or workfile so the engagement is fully documented and verifiable if needed later. Completing the engagement with thorough documentation supports accountability and USPAP compliance, even though the name itself isn’t disclosed in the report. Therefore, taking all these steps—stating anonymity in the report, recording the identity in the workfile, and maintaining complete engagement records—is the proper approach.