California Appraiser Continuing Education Requirements
California real estate appraisers are required to fulfill certain continuing education requirements to renew and maintain their license. Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience under your belt, McKissock provides the appraisal CE courses needed to stay compliant and thrive in your appraisal career.
California Appraisal License Renewal
How to Renew Your California Appraisal License
Here’s an outline of the steps to renew your California appraisal license. The following information is based on the minimum requirements set forth by the California Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers (BREA).
Step 1: Know Your Renewal Deadlines
In California, you must renew your real estate appraiser license every 2 years. However, the 7-hour USPAP Update course and the Valuation Bias/Fair Housing course are the only CE that need to be completed every 2 years. The full 56 hours of continuing education is required every 4 years.
Check the expiration date printed on your license to confirm your renewal deadline. Typically, the license expiration date is 2 years from the date of issuance.
Step 2: Complete CE Requirements
California real estate appraisers must complete 56 hours of state-approved continuing education every 4 years, including:
- 7 hours of USPAP training (the 7-Hour National USPAP Update Course is required every 2 years)
- 4 hours of Federal and State Laws and Regulation
- 1 hour of Cultural Competency
- 2 hours of Elimination of Bias
- Valuation Bias & Fair Housing CE Course (required every 2 years)
- State-approved CE course electives
Note: The new Valuation Bias & Fair Housing course will satisfy the 2-hour Elimination of Bias course requirement, but it will not satisfy the 1-hour Cultural Competency requirement.
Step 3: Apply for Renewal
You will need to submit a license renewal application along with proof of the appropriate continuing education. The 7-hour USPAP Update course and a Valuation Bias & Fair Housing CE course are due every 2 years; the full 56 hours of CE is due every 4 years.
You can apply for renewal online using the California BREA’s online licensing portal. Along with your application, you will need to pay all applicable fees and submit the appropriate CE course completion certificates.
Important: Verify all CE requirements with the California Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers. If you hold appraisal licenses in multiple states, please make sure to check each state’s requirements.
California License Renewal (56 hours) – State CE Requirements
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California Appraisers must complete 56 continuing education hours every 4 years, including:
- 7-hour National USPAP Continuing Education Course (required every two years, total of 14hrs)
- 4-hours California Federal and State Laws and Regulation
- 1-hour of Cultural Competency
- 2 -hours of Elimination of Bias
New Education Requirement Effective 1/1/2026
To comply with the 2026 Criteria appraisers must complete a course that meets 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
This new course will satisfy the two-hour Elimination of Bias Course requirement. It will NOT satisfy the 1 hour of Cultural Competency requirement.
Please visit the BREA Website for more information regarding the new continuing education requirements effective 1/1/2026
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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.