Florida Appraiser Continuing Education Requirements
In Florida, real estate appraisers must complete specific continuing education (CE) requirements to renew and maintain their licenses. Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience, McKissock provides the appraisal continuing education courses you need to stay licensed and grow your career.
Florida Appraisal License Renewal
How to Renew Your Florida Appraisal License
Here’s an overview of the steps to renew your Florida appraisal license. The following information is based on the minimum requirements set forth by the Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board.
Step 1: Know Your Renewal Deadlines
Florida real estate appraisers must renew their licenses every 2 years. Licenses expire on November 30 of even-numbered years. Please check the expiration date printed on your license to confirm.
Step 2: Complete CE Requirements
Florida real estate appraisers must complete 30 hours of Board-approved continuing education every 2 years, including:
- 7-Hour National USPAP Update Course
- 3-Hour Florida Appraisal Laws and Regulations Course
- State-approved CE course electives
Each course requires a final exam. You are allowed two attempts to pass the final exam. If both attempts are unsuccessful, the course must be retaken. Exception: The USPAP course allows three attempts before requiring a retake. Due to this exam requirement, Florida credit cannot be granted for any course that was completed for credit in another state.
Attention initial licensees: If your registration, license, or certification was issued less than 6 months prior to November 30, you do not need to complete any CE for renewal.
Step 3: Apply for Renewal
Apply to renew your license using the Florida DBPR’s online licensing portal. You will need to pay a renewal fee and provide proof of CE course completion.
Important: Verify all CE requirements with the Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board. If you hold appraisal licenses in multiple states, please be sure to check the requirements in each state.
Florida License Renewal (30 hours) – State CE Requirements
Online Info
Florida Appraisers are required to take 30 continuing education hours every 24 months including 10 hours in mandatory topics. Mandatory topics include the 7-hour National USPAP update course or its equivalent and a minimum of 3 course hours of a review and update of the Florida Real Estate Appraisal Law and Board Rules.
*Those who have had their registration, license, or certification for less than six months from 11/30 are not be required to take appraiser continuing education for renewal, but must pay the renewal fee.
Note: Effective October 1, 2017 Rule 61J1-4.009, F.A.C., Post-Licensing Education for Registered Trainee Appraisers, has been repealed.
Registered Trainee Appraisers will only need to complete 30 hours of continuing education consisting of 3 hours of Florida Laws and Rules, 7 hour National USPAP update and 20 hours of specialty education every renewal cycle. Registered trainee appraisers will not be required to complete any post-licensing education.
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.
State implementation timelines and regulatory updates may vary. Students should contact their regulatory board directly to confirm that the course is required or if they have questions.
Online Limitations
Each course requires a final exam. You are allowed two attempts to pass the final exam. If both attempts are unsuccessful, the course must be retaken. Due to this exam requirement, Florida credit cannot be granted for any course that was completed for credit in another state.
All continuing education courses may be completed through in-person classroom instructor or distance education.
Roster
Rosters are sent electronically each business day.
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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.