Iowa Appraisal Continuing Education Requirements

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7 Mandatory Hours
21 Elective Hours
28 Total Hours
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Here's what you need to renew your Iowa Appraisal license

The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the Iowa Real Estate Appraiser Examining Board. For a more detailed requirements breakdown, please see the board's site.
If you hold Appraisal licenses in multiple states, please make sure to check each state's requirements.

Iowa Appraisal: All - A-K Even

Total Hours Required: 28
Mandatory Hours: 7
Elective Hours: 21
Renewal Cycle in Years: 2
License Expiration Date: 06/30/2026
Education Cycle in Months: 24
Next Education Due Date: 06/30/2026

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Iowa Appraisers are required to take 28 hours of continuing education every 2 years, including the 7 hour National USPAP Update (or Equivalent).

Beginning with renewal year 2012, 7 hours of report writing is no longer required as a condition of renewal.

**An applicant seeking to renew an initial certificate or registration issued less than 185 days prior to renewal is not required to report any continuing education. **An applicant seeking to renew an initial certificate or registration issued for 185 days to 365 days prior to renewal must demonstrate completion of at least 14 credit hours, including 7 credit hours of the most recent National USPAP Update.

Online Limitations

Beginning with 2013 renewals all required credit hours may be taken online.

Roster

No roster required

Governing Agency

Name: Iowa Real Estate Appraiser Examining Board
Phone: 5157259025
Fax:
Address: 200 E. Grand, Ste. 350 Des Moines, 50309

Iowa Appraisal: All - L-Z Odd

Total Hours Required: 28
Mandatory Hours: 7
Elective Hours: 21
Renewal Cycle in Years: 2
License Expiration Date: 06/30/2025
Education Cycle in Months: 24
Next Education Due Date: 06/30/2025

Online Info

Iowa Appraisers are required to take 28 hours of continuing education every 2 years, including the 7 hour National USPAP Update (or Equivalent).
 
Beginning with renewal year 2012, 7 hours of report writing is no longer required as a condition of renewal.
 
**An applicant seeking to renew an initial certificate or registration issued less than 185 days prior to renewal is not required to report any continuing education.
**An applicant seeking to renew an initial certificate or registration issued for 185 days to 365 days prior to renewal must demonstrate completion of at least 14 credit hours, including 7 credit hours of the most recent National USPAP Update.

Online Limitations

Beginning with 2013 renewals all required credit hours may be taken online.

Roster

No roster required

Governing Agency

Name: Iowa Real Estate Appraiser Examining Board
Phone: 5157259025
Fax:
Address: 200 E. Grand, Ste. 350 Des Moines, 50309

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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.