Kentucky Appraiser Continuing Education Requirements
To keep their licenses current, Kentucky real estate appraisers must complete approved continuing education (CE). Whether you’re beginning your career journey or have years of experience, McKissock offers the appraiser continuing education you need to stay compliant, build your knowledge, and take your career to the next level.
Kentucky Appraisal License Renewal
How to Renew Your Kentucky Appraisal License
Here’s an outline of the steps to renew your Kentucky appraisal license. The following information is based on the minimum requirements set forth by the Kentucky Real Estate Appraisers Board.
Step 1: Know Your Renewal Deadlines
In Kentucky, real estate appraiser licenses expire annually on June 30 and must be renewed to remain active. Continuing education is due every year by May 31.
Step 2: Complete CE Requirements
Kentucky real estate appraisers must complete and submit 14 hours of Board-approved continuing education every year, including:
- 7-Hour National USPAP Update Course (even-numbered years only)
- Valuation Bias & Fair Housing CE Course (required every 2 years)
- State-approved CE course electives
Credit for repeating the same course title and content within a twenty-four (24) month period shall not be granted.
Please note: The 7-hour USPAP Update Course is required to be completed January 1 through May 31 of even-numbered years.
Step 3: Apply for Renewal
Apply for license renewal using the Kentucky Department of Professional Licensing (DOPL) online licensing portal. Course completion certificates must be submitted to the Board by May 31. Fees may apply.
Important: Verify all CE requirements with the Kentucky Real Estate Appraisers Board. If you hold appraisal licenses in multiple states, be sure to check each state’s requirements.
Kentucky License Renewal (14 hours) – State CE Requirements
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Kentucky credential holders are to complete 14-hours of continuing education on or before May 31 of each year.
The 7-hour USPAP Update Course or Equivalent is required January 1 through May 31 of the even numbered year.
Although the date for completing continuing education will change, the renewal period will continue to begin July 1 and end June 30.
*Education course completion certificates must be submitted to the board by May 31.
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
Credit for repeating the same course title and content within a twenty-four (24) month period shall not be granted.
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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.