Illinois Appraiser Continuing Education Requirements
Illinois real estate appraisers must fulfill specific CE requirements to renew their professional license. Whether you’re a newly licensed appraiser or a seasoned pro, McKissock Learning has the appraisal continuing education courses you need to maintain your license, stay up to date on industry changes, and sharpen your skills.
Illinois Appraisal License Renewal
How to Renew Your Illinois Appraisal License
Here’s an overview of the steps to renew your Illinois appraisal license. The following information is based on the minimum requirements set forth by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
Step 1: Know Your Renewal Deadlines
In Illinois, an appraisal license is valid through September 30 of odd-numbered years.
Step 2: Complete CE Requirements
As an Illinois real estate appraiser, you must pass 28 hours of state-approved continuing education every 2 years. Additionally, you must complete 1 hour of sexual harassment prevention training, which does not count toward your required total hours of CE but is mandatory for renewal.
The courses you need to renew your Illinois appraiser license include:
- 7-Hour National USPAP Update Course
- Valuation Bias & Fair Housing CE Course
- State-approved CE course electives
- 1-Hour Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Course
Attention initial licensees: If you were issued an initial license for less than 185 days prior to the expiration date, then no continuing education is required for that renewal period.
If you have held a license 185 days or more prior to the expiration date, but less than two years, then 14 hours of approved continuing education is required.
Step 3: Apply for Renewal
You can apply for license renewal using the IDFPR’s online licensing portal. You will need to submit CE course certificates as proof of completion. Fees may apply.
Important: Verify all CE requirements with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) – Real Estate Division. If you hold appraisal licenses in multiple states, please make sure to check each state’s requirements.
Illinois License Renewal (28 hours) – State CE Requirements
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Illinois Appraisers are required to take 28 continuing education hours every 24 months including National USPAP Update (or Equivalent).
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.
Note: In addition to the 28hrs of continuing education; Sexual harassment prevention training is now required of all persons who hold a license issued by the Division of Real Estate for (“DRE”) professions that require CE to renew. The law requires licensees to complete a one-hour CE course in sexual harassment prevention training and is effective for all renewals on or after January 1, 2020 where CE is required. – We do not report the completion of this course to the Illinois Appraisal Board. Students can submit a copy of their certificate as proof of completion.
*If a real estate appraiser was issued an initial license for less than 185 days prior to the expiration of the license, then no continuing education is required for that renewal.
*If a real estate appraiser has held a license 185 days or more prior to the expiration, but less than two years, then 14 hours of approved continuing education is required.
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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.