Maine Continuing Education Requirements:
| Total Hours | State Specific | National | |
|---|---|---|---|
| You Need: | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| We Offer: | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| LICENSE RENEWAL PERIOD: 1 YEAR |
Maine Continuing Education Packages |
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| Total Hours | National | State Specific Hours | Price | Add To Cart |
14-Hr. ME Appraisal CE Package (for renewals through 12/31/2025) |
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| 14 | 14 | 0 | $239 | |
Maine Continuing Education Individual Courses |
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| Total Hours | Nationals | State Specific Hours | Price | Add To Cart |
Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations
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| 7 | 7 | 0 | $149 | |
A Review of Appraisal Approaches and Techniques
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| 14 | 14 | 0 | $269 | |
Appraisal Economics and Value
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| 7 | 7 | 0 | $135 | |
Appraisal Ethics and Valuation Bias
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| 3 | 3 | 0 | $79 | |
Appraisal Statistics
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| 3 | 3 | 0 | $79 | |
Appraisal Technology and GSE Appraisal Review
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| 4 | 4 | 0 | $105 | |
Appraising Energy-Efficient and Green Homes
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| 3 | 3 | 0 | $79 | |
Characteristics Influencing Appraisals
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| 6 | 6 | 0 | $115 | |
Reviewing Appraisal Valuation Procedures
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| 4 | 4 | 0 | $105 | |
Reviewing Property Ownership and Real Estate Markets
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| 7 | 7 | 0 | $135 | |
Reviewing Real Estate Title, Transfers, and Contracts
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| 5 | 5 | 0 | $109 | |
The Appraisers Tech Toolkit
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| 7 | 7 | 0 | $135 | |
Maine State Requirement Details for Appraiser Continuing Education
Renewal Date: Every 12 months, 12/31
Hours Required by the State for renewals prior to January 1, 2026: 14 Hours
- 7-Hour National USPAP Update Course (even-numbered years only)
- 7 hours of approved continuing education in an even-numbered year or 14 hours of approved continuing education in an odd-numbered year
Hours Required by the State for renewals on or after January 1, 2026: 14 Hours
- 7-Hour National USPAP Continuing Education Course (even-numbered years only)
- 7-hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations course or 4-hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations course (even-numbered years only, see explanation below)
- Additional approved continuing education:
- No additional education required if 7-hour USPAP and 7-hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations courses were completed
- 3 hours of approved continuing education required if 7-hour USPAP and 4-hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations courses were completed
- 14 hours of approved continuing education required for odd-numbered years
Beginning January 1, 2026, a Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations course will be required for Continuing Education. The first time a Licensee completes the Continuing Education requirement for this course, the course length must be 7 hours. If a Licensee successfully completed an 8-hour course as part of their Qualifying Education, they have satisfied this requirement. Every 2 calendar years thereafter, the course length must be at least 4 hours.
The CE Shop’s Offering: 14 hours
- 7-hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations course
- Additional approved continuing education hours
Reporting: The state does not require schools to report course completions.
Expiration Date of Course: Course expiration dates vary by course but are generally 6 months after order date. Each individual course will have an expiration date listed in your account.
Certificates: Immediately upon appraisal course completions, The CE Shop will provide students with an electronic copy of the course certificate of completion. Certificates will remain in your account for a minimum of five years, should you need additional copies at a later time. Please refer to your renewal application to determine if you need to submit your certificate(s) of completion with your renewal. Course completion dates are recorded using Central Standard Time. Please note that the date on your certificate of completion will reflect this.
License Renewal Process: The process to renew in this state can be found here.
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Department of Professional & Financial Regulation - Maine Board of Real Estate Appraisers
Street Address: 35 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0035
Telephone: 207.624.8522
Fax: 207.624.8637