When anonymity is requested, how should the appraiser handle the client's identity with respect to the workfile?

• A. Omit the client's identity from the workfile.
• B. Document the client's identity in the workfile.
• C. Destroy all records of client identity.
• D. Place the client's identity only in the report.

Answer: (B)

When anonymity is requested, you still need to document the client’s identity in the workfile. The workfile must contain enough information to identify who commissioned the assignment and the intended users, providing a clear trail for accountability and defendability of the appraisal. This allows the appraiser to support the assignment’s context in case the work is reviewed, even if the final report does not disclose the client’s name. The public report can redact or omit identifying details to respect anonymity, but the workfile itself should include the client’s identity to satisfy USPAP requirements.