Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Continuing Education requirements and who do I contact with questions?

CONNECTICUT

Certified, licensed or provisional licensed appraisers must complete 28 hours of continuing education and limited appraisers must complete 15 hours, during the two year period preceding such renewal except that provisional licensed appraisers shall have no continuing education requirement at the first renewal of their provisional license.

The 28 hours must include the following: 3-hour course covering real estate appraisal legislation, licensing laws and regulations, professional standards, and real estate equal opportunity laws and regulations; 7-hour National USPAP Update course; and 17 hours in general subjects relevant to the modern practice of appraisal. All CE can be taken online.

Department of Consumer Protection
Occupational and Professional Division
165 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, Connecticut 06106-1630
Phone: 860-713-6050

MAINE

Appraisers must complete 28 hours of continuing education within each renewal period. Seven of the 28 hours must include the National USPAP Update course. It is the student's responsibility to ensure they are taking the correct course to fulfill their individual needs. All CE can be taken online.

All questions regarding your license status and what your continuing education requirements are should be directed to:

Department of Professional & Financial Regulation
Office of Licensing & Registration
35 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333-0035
Phone: 207-624-8603

MASSACHUSETTS

Effective commencing with all licenses and certifications issued on or after March 9, 2007, there are new continuing education requirements for newly licensed appraisers and trainees.

Initial licenses and certifications are issued for a term that runs between 3 and 4 years. The first license or certification term is calculated from the date the license is issued (the date of successful completion of the examination) to the next birthday plus 36 months. When the initial term includes a partial year of more than 185 days, an additional 14 hours of continuing education is required. Therefore, in the event that the first license or certificate runs for more than 3 years and 185 days, 59 hours of continuing education is required for renewal.

The only exception is a new requirement for the first renewal, the following chart summarizes that requirement:

EXAMPLE:

Issue Date	Birthday	First Expiration Date	Initial License Term	CE Hours Required
03/01/2007	07/01	07/01/2010	3 years, 123 days	45
03/01/2007	10/01	10/01/2010	3 years, 215 days	59
01/01/2008	07/03	07/03/2011	3 years, 185 days	45
01/01/2008	07/04	07/03/2011	3 years, 186 days	59

For more information, contact:

Board of Registration of Real Estate Appraisers
239 Causeway St., Suite 500
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-727-3055

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Appraisers need to complete twenty-eight (28) hours of continuing education by November 30th to renew their license every two years (by December 31st). Of the 28 hours, only 14 hours can be taken online. The National USPAP Update course MUST be taken in the classroom. All questions regarding your license status and what your continuing education requirements are should be directed to:

Real Estate Appraiser Board
State House Annex - Room 426
25 Capitol Street
Concord, NH 03301-6312
Telephone: (603)271-6186

RHODE ISLAND

Appraisers must complete 28 hours of continuing education within each renewal period. Seven of the 28 hours must include the National USPAP Update course. It is the student's responsibility to ensure they are taking the correct course to fulfill their individual needs. All CE can be taken online.

All questions regarding your license status and what your continuing education requirements are should be directed to:

Rhode Island Real Estate App. Board
233 Richmond St., Suite 230
Providence, RI 02903
Phone: (401) 222-2246

What is required to complete the course?

You must review all of the course content. No final exam is required.

Can I print any of the course material for future reference?

No. The course is entirely online, so you are unable to print any course materials.

How long will it take me to complete a course?

Each course has been approved for a specific number of hours. Depending on the pace you review the course, it may take you less or more time to complete the course.

How long do I have access to the course?

You have access to the course for up to 6 months from purchase.

How do I receive my course completion certificate and how do my hours get submitted for CE credit?

CONNECTICUT, MAINE, and RHODE ISLAND

Once you complete a course, you are able to print your course completion certificate. To receive CE credit, you are responsible for submitting your hours (not course certificates) to the state. If you are audited, you must submit your course completion certificate.

MASSACHUSETTS

Once you complete a course, JMB Real Estate Academy will mail an original course completion certificate to you within 15 business days. To receive CE credit, you are responsible for submitting your hours (not course certificates) to the state, on an index card the state supplies at renewal. If you are audited, you must submit your original course completion certificate.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Once you complete a course, you will be able to print your course completion certificate. You will need to submit your certificate with your renewal application.

Can I take the course from various locations and computers?

The courses are set up for students to access from any computer that is compatible with the requirements below. We recommend using faster system and faster internet connection. Here are the requirements:

• IBM PC Compatible Computer (500 MHz processor with 256MB RAM)
• Sound Card with speakers or headphones
• Video Capabilities
• Microsoft Windows 98/2000/XP
• Internet connection (high speed connection)
• Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 SP1 or greater – If you have already installed a later version (e.g. IE7), you may experience problems with links in the course.
• Adobe Flash Player (Click here to download)