Cal. MVC § 987.67

Except as set forth in regulations adopted by the department pursuant to Section 987.93 with respect to cooperative dwelling units in lieu of, or in addition to, the provisions of this section, before the purchase of any property by the department there shall be filed with the department (1) an appraisement of the market value of the property by an employee or an authorized agent of the department, (2) an appraisement of the market value of the property by either the Federal Housing Administration or the Veteran’s Administration, and in addition there may be filed with the department an appraisement of the market value of the property by an authorized appraiser of a banking corporation formed under the laws of this state or of a national banking association having a place of business in this state, or (3) an appraisement of the market value of the property by an appraiser licensed or certified in this state. Each appraisement shall be certified by the maker thereof. The certification shall state that it is made in good faith, and that the valuation is honestly determined and represents the bona fide opinion of the maker.