Appraisal Continuing Education Courses

Appraisers must renew their license every two (2) years. A minimun of 28 classroom hours are required for re-certification, including a 7 hour National USPAP update course or its equivalent - approved by the Appraiser Qualifications Board.

The next renewal date is: April 30, 2008 and every two years after on April 30. (2010, 2012, 2014, etc.)

Below is a list of the approved courses offered by the RI association of Realtors as determined by The Department of Business Regulations.

Course	Credit Hours	Course#	Expires
2008-2009 National USPAP Update	7	139	12/31/09
Appraisal Report Writing	7.5	AP227	3/7/10
Environmental Issues in Real Estate	3	236	3/7/10
Marketing Appraisal Services	7.5	AP226	3/7/10
Personal Property Appraisal: Standards, Theory, Methods & Practices	7.5	AP225	3/7/10
Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice	7	RIA-139	3/31/08

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NOTICE - Important changes to Appraiser Qualifications - On February 20, 2004, the Appraiser Qualifications Board of The Appraisal Foundation adopted changes to the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria that became effective on January 1, 2008. These changes represent the minimum national requirements that each state must implement for individuals applying for a real estate appraiser license or certification as of January 1, 2008. The changes include increased required education. see "Requirements for Becoming a REALTOR Appraiser" for more information