North Carolina Appraiser Continuing Education Requirements
North Carolina real estate appraisers are required to complete a specified amount of continuing education to maintain their professional license. Whether you’re a novice appraiser or an established expert, McKissock has the appraiser continuing education courses you need to renew your license, stay up to date, and grow your skillset.
North Carolina Appraisal License Renewal
How to Renew your North Carolina Appraisal License
Here are the general steps to renew your North Carolina appraisal license. The information below is based on the minimum requirements set by the North Carolina Appraisal Board.
Step 1: Know Your Renewal Deadlines
In North Carolina, all appraisers must complete their continuing education by May 31 of the renewal year. The most recent version of the national USPAP update course must be completed between October 1 of an odd-numbered year and June 1 of an even-numbered year.
Step 2: Complete CE Requirements
All North Carolina real estate appraisers (Registered Trainees, Licensed Residential, Certified Residential, and Certified General) must complete 28 hours of Board-approved continuing education every 2 years. You may take all your CE online or in the classroom, and it must include:
- 7-Hour National USPAP Update Course
- Valuation Bias & Fair Housing CE Course
- State-approved CE course electives
Attention initial licensees: Trainees and appraisers who initially registered with the Board after January 1 of the renewal year do not need to obtain any CE for their first renewal.
Step 3: Apply for Renewal
You will receive a renewal notice via email in late April or early May. Log in to the licensing portal on the Board’s website to confirm you have a valid email address on file.
Once you receive the notice, you will need to apply for license renewal using the North Carolina Appraisal Board’s online licensing portal. You will need to provide CE course certificates as proof of completion. Fees may apply.
Important: Verify all CE requirements with the North Carolina Appraisal Board. If you hold appraisal licenses in multiple states, please make sure to check each state’s requirements.
North Carolina License Renewal (28 hours) – State CE Requirements
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North Carolina Appraisers are required to complete 28 continuing education hours every 24 months including the National USPAP Update course, as required by the Appraiser Qualifications Board of the Appraisal Foundation, or its equivalent.
Note: Per Rule 21 NCAC 57A.0204, All continuing education must be completed by May 31st of the renewal year. Completion of the most recent version of the Nat’l USPAP Update course is required between October 1 of an odd-numbered year and June 1 of an even-numbered year.
New requirement: Effective June 1, 2025, all current appraisers must complete a 7-hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations course by May 31, 2027. Please note that any courses related to Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations taken prior to June 1, 2025, do not meet this requirement.
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Rosters are sent electronically each business day.
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Simplify Your License Renewal with McKissock CE Membership
McKissock’s Unlimited CE Membership provides a flexible and affordable solution for meeting your North Carolina appraiser continuing education requirements. Take your CE on your own schedule, at your preferred pace through live virtual classes or online courses.
Stay on top of your progress by tracking your goals, saving certificates, and getting personalized course suggestions. Gain access to a wide range of North Carolina appraiser continuing education courses, the most recent national USPAP class, specialty skills training, and much more—all for a single, discounted rate.
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.