Connecticut Appraiser Continuing Education Requirements
Real estate appraisers in Connecticut are required to complete state-approved continuing education (CE) to keep their licenses active. Whether you’re a new licensee or have years of experience under your belt, McKissock provides the appraisal CE courses you need to renew your license, enhance your skills, and move your career forward.
Connecticut Appraisal License Renewal: Provisional
How to Renew Your Connecticut Provisional Appraiser License
Here’s a basic overview of the renewal steps for Connecticut Provisional Appraisers. This information is based on the minimum requirements set forth by the Connecticut Real Estate Appraisers Commission.
Step 1: Know Your Renewal Deadlines
Connecticut appraiser licenses expire annually on April 30. You will receive a renewal notice via email or regular mail about 30–45 days before your license expiration date.
Continuing education is due every 2 years on the even-numbered year. You must complete all CE by January 31 of even-numbered years (90 days before your license expires).
Step 2: Fulfill CE Requirements
Connecticut Provisional Appraisers are required to complete 28 hours of state-approved continuing education every 2 years, including:
- 7-Hour National USPAP Update Course
- 3-hour Connecticut Appraisal Law (including supervisory/provisional education)
- Valuation Bias & Fair Housing CE Course
- State-approved CE course electives
Please note: Provisional Appraisers are required to complete at least one pre-licensing course each continuing education cycle. The Connecticut appraisal pre-licensing course will count toward your required elective CE hours.
Step 3: Apply for Renewal
You can renew your license online using the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection’s eLicense portal. You will be required to pay a renewal fee.
Be sure to upload all CE course certificates to your eLicense account by January 31 of every even-numbered year to avoid possible penalties.
Important: Verify all CE requirements with the Connecticut Real Estate Appraisers Commission. If you hold appraisal licenses in multiple states, please check each state’s requirements.
Connecticut Provisional Appraiser Renewal (28 hours) – State CE
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Education is due January 31st of even years.
Licenses are renewed yearly by 4/30, however CE is not due until 1/31 of even years. Connecticut requires all licensees to complete all continuing education 90 days prior to license expiration.
Connecticut Appraisers are required to obtain 28 continuing education hours every two years; including 10 hours in mandatory topics. Mandatory hours include 7 hours of the National USPAP Update course or Equivalent and 3 hours of the Connecticut Real Estate Appraisal Law Update. Provisional Appraisers are required to complete at least one pre-licensing course each continuing education cycle. The pre-licensing course will also count as part of your required elective continuing education hours.
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.
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Connecticut Appraisal License Renewal: Certified Residential and Certified General
How to Renew Your Connecticut Certified Appraiser License
Here’s an overview of the renewal steps for Connecticut Certified Residential and Certified General Appraisers. This information is based on the minimum requirements set forth by the Connecticut Real Estate Appraisers Commission.
Step 1: Know Your Renewal Deadlines
Connecticut appraiser licenses expire annually on April 30. You will receive a renewal notice via email or regular mail about 30–45 days before your license expiration date.
Continuing education is due every 2 years on the even-numbered year. You must complete all CE by January 31 of even-numbered years (90 days before your license expires).
Step 2: Fulfill CE Requirements
Connecticut Certified Residential and Certified General Appraisers must complete 28 hours of state-approved continuing education every 2 years, including:
- 7-Hour National USPAP Update Course
- 3-hour Connecticut Appraisal Law (including supervisory/provisional education)
- Valuation Bias & Fair Housing CE Course
- State-approved CE course electives
Please note: The VB-FH course is a new national requirement and should not be confused with other courses of similar titles.
Step 3: Apply for Renewal
You can renew your license online using the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection’s eLicense portal. You will be required to pay a renewal fee with your application.
Be sure to upload all CE course certificates to your eLicense account by January 31 of every even-numbered year to avoid possible penalties.
Important: Verify all CE requirements with the Connecticut Real Estate Appraisers Commission. If you hold appraisal licenses in multiple states, please check each state’s requirements.
Connecticut Certified Appraiser Renewal (28 hours) – State CE Requirements
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Connecticut Appraisers are required to obtain 28 continuing education hours every two years: including 11 hours in mandatory topics. Mandatory hours include 7 hours of the National USPAP Update course or Equivalent, 3 hours of the Connecticut Real Estate Appraisal Law Update, and 7 hours of National Valuation Bias and Fair Housing course. Licenses are renewed yearly by 4/30, however CE is not due until 1/31 of even years.
Effective 1/1/2026
All continuing education (CE) must be completed between February 1, 2024 and January 31, 2026. The 28-hour CE requirement for the 2024-2026 renewal period must include the following mandatory courses:
- 3-hour Connecticut Appraisal Law (including supervisory/provisional education),
- 7-hour National USPAP Update, and
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7-hour National Valuation Bias and Fair Housing VB-FH
- Note: The VB-FH course is a new national requirement and should not be confused with other courses of similar titles.
Additionally, licensees must complete 11 hours of elective CE courses to fulfill the 28-hour total requirement. CE certificates should be uploaded to your eLicense account as you complete each course. Be sure to upload all certificates by January 31, 2026, to avoid potential penalties.
Important: CE courses used to satisfy requirements for a previous cycle cannot be reused for compliance with the 2026 CE requirements
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Governing Agency
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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.