Real Estate Appraiser - Continuing Education
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28 credit hours per two-year cycle
All continuing education (CE) must be completed between February 01, 2024 and January 31, 2026. NOTE: The CE completion deadline is now three (3) months prior to the renewal date.
All course completion certificates must be uploaded by January 31, 2026. Course certificates may be uploaded upon completion or all at once.
Instructions for uploading documents throughout the year.
Courses each cycle must include:
- Seven (7) hour Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) course taught by a Certified USPAP Instructor;
- Three (3) hour CT Real Estate Appraisal Law with Supervisory/Provisional Education course;
- Seven (7) hour National Valuation Bias and Fair Housing course;
- The remaining hours eleven (11) hours must be credit hours approved by the Connecticut Real Estate Appraisal Commission (CREAC);
- All courses must be a minimum of two (2) hours.
IMPORTANT: Successful completion of fifteen (15) hours of USPAP cannot be used in place of the seven (7) hour USPAP. The seven (7) hour USPAP is the one that is mandatory. The fifteen (15) hour course can be used as an elective.
Courses for Continuing Education Real Estate AppraisalFailure to complete the required continuing education requirements may subject the licensee to civil fines and the revocation or suspension of their license.
Requests for exceptions shall be submitted in writing not less than 60 days prior to the date of license renewal and shall include an explanation and verification of the hardship. Exceptions may include but not be limited to:
- individuals serving in military service
Loss of income resulting from cancellation of a license is not a bona fide hardship.
complete a waiver request form
For questions, please email dcp.realestateappraisal@ct.gov
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. Why is the continuing education (CE) completion deadline earlier than the renewal deadline?
A. The change in CE due date was a legislation change made to all department licensees that require CE. It was done in part to aid the department in the auditing process, as many license due dates overlap.
Q. Must reciprocal licensees complete CE?
A. Yes, all license holders must complete CE. This includes the CT Appraisal Law with Supervisory/Provisional Education course, the 7-hour USPAP, and the 7-hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing course, plus 11-hours of elective courses. The 28-hours must be completed during our CE cycle. We will accept USPAP, Valuation Bias and Fair Housing (National), and elective course certificates from the licensee’s home state. The 28hrs. must be completed during our CE cycle. We will accept USPAP and electives from licensee’s home state.