Massachusetts Appraiser Continuing Education Requirements
To keep their licenses active, Massachusetts real estate appraisers must complete approved continuing education (CE) courses. Whether you’re newly licensed or have years of experience under your belt, McKissock delivers the appraisal CE courses you need to meet state requirements and thrive in your career.
Massachusetts Appraisal License Renewal
How to Renew Your Massachusetts Appraisal License
Here’s an overview of the steps to renew your Massachusetts appraisal license. The following information is based on the minimum requirements set forth by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Appraisers.
Step 1: Know Your Renewal Deadlines
In the state of Massachusetts, appraisers must renew their licenses every 2 years. Check the expiration date printed on your license. You may renew your license 90 days or less before the expiration date.
Step 2: Complete CE Requirements
Massachusetts real estate 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
- Board-approved CE course electives
Please note: All licensees must complete a 7-hour USPAP Update course for each edition of USPAP.
Attention Trainees: You may renew your Trainee license no more than four times (a maximum of four 2-year periods) after the original date of issuance.
Step 3: Apply for Renewal
You may renew your license online using Massachusetts’s online licensing portal. Please consult the license renewal form mailed to your address. You will need to pay a non-refundable renewal fee. CE course completion certificates may be required.
Important: Verify all CE requirements with the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Appraisers. If you hold appraisal licenses in multiple states, please make sure to check each state’s requirements.
Massachusetts License Renewal (28 hours) – State CE Requirements
Online Info
Massachusetts real estate appraisers are required to complete 28 hours of Board-approved continuing education every 2 years. This includes a mandatory 7-Hour USPAP Update course for each new edition of USPAP.
For Certified Residential licensees, not more than seven (7) hours of courses designated as elective may be credited toward renewal.
For Certified General licensees, at least fourteen (14) hours in courses shall be designated as non-residential.
Courses are designated as follows:
- R – Residential
- NR – Non-Residential
- B/E – Business / Elective
- USPAP – USPAP
- C – Continuing Education
- P – Primary 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.
Online Limitations
Attention Trainees: You may renew your Trainee license no more than four times (a maximum of four 2-year periods) after the original date of issuance.
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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.