I. Every nonresident applicant for licensure or certification under this chapter shall submit, with the application for licensure or certification, an irrevocable consent that service of process upon him may be made by delivery of the process to the secretary of state if, in an action against the applicant in a court of this state arising out of the applicant's activities as a licensed or certified real estate appraiser, the plaintiff cannot, in the exercise of due diligence, effect personal service upon the applicant.
II. A nonresident who has complied with paragraph I may obtain a license or certificate as a licensed or certified real estate appraiser by conforming to all of the provisions of this chapter relating to licensed or certified real estate appraisers.