Which of the following is NOT a requirement for filing a claim in the real estate recovery fund?

A claimant does not need to hold a real estate license in order to file a claim in the real estate recovery fund. This requirement ensures that any individual who has suffered financial harm due to the actions of a licensed real estate professional can seek compensation, regardless of their own licensing status. The fund is designed to protect consumers and provide them with a remedy against fraudulent or unethical conduct by licensed agents.

In contrast, the other options represent essential conditions for filing a claim: a civil suit must indeed result in a final judgment that confirms wrongful actions, the claim cannot be related to an appeal of that judgment, and the licensee involved must have acted in their professional capacity at the time of the harm. These stipulations help to clarify the context and ensure that claims presented to the fund are valid and justifiable.