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.
REMINDER:
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
- 7-hour National Valuation Bias and Fair Housing VB-FH (Course Coming Soon)
- 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