Washington DC Appraiser Continuing Education Requirements
To maintain an active license in Washington DC, real estate appraisers must fulfill specific CE requirements. Whether you’re just starting your appraisal career or have many years of experience, McKissock delivers the appraisal continuing education classes you need to renew your license, grow your skills, and build a successful career.
Washington DC Appraisal License Renewal
How to Renew Your Washington DC Appraisal License
Here’s a look at the steps to renew your Washington DC appraisal license. The following information is based on the minimum requirements set forth by the District of Columbia Board of Real Estate Appraisers (DCBREA).
Step 1: Know Your Renewal Deadlines
Washington DC real estate appraisers must renew their licenses every 2 years. Licenses expire on February 28 of even-numbered years. Check the expiration date printed on your license to confirm.
Step 2: Complete CE Requirements
Washington DC appraisers are required to complete 28 hours of Board-approved continuing education every 2 years, including:
- 7-Hour National USPAP Update Course
- Valuation Bias & Fair Housing CE Course
- State-approved CE course electives
Attention new licensees: If you were licensed 185 days or less from the renewal date, you do not need to complete any continuing education for that cycle. If you were licensed during the last 12 months of a license cycle, but more than 185 days before the renewal date, you must complete 14 hours of CE for that license cycle.
Step 3: Apply for Renewal
Apply for license renewal online using the DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) professional licensing portal. You will need to provide proof of CE course completion. Fees may apply.
Important: Verify all CE requirements with the DC Board of Real Estate Appraisers. If you hold appraisal licenses in multiple states, please be sure to check each state’s requirements.
Washington DC License Renewal (28 hours) – State CE Requirements
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Washington DC Appraisers are required to take 28 continuing education hours every 24 months including 7 hours of the National USPAP Update course or Equivalent.
Effective 1/1/2026
To comply with the 2026 Criteria appraisers will be required to complete a course that meets the content requirements of the Valuation Bias & Fair Housing Laws and Regulations Outline, every two calendar years.
- The first time an appraiser completes the continuing education requirement for this course, the course length must be seven (7) hours. If an appraiser successfully completed a seven (7) hour (plus 1 hour exam) course as part of their qualifying education, they have met this requirement.
- Every two calendar years thereafter, the course length must be at least four (4) hours.
*Applicants licensed 185 days or less from the renewal date are not required to complete any hours of continuing education for that license cycle; Applicants licensed during the last twelve (12) months of a license cycle, but before the one hundred eighty-five (185) day period must complete fourteen (14) hours of continuing education for that license cycle.
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Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It’s ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.