North Carolina Continuing Education Requirements:
| Total Hours | State Specific | National | |
|---|---|---|---|
| You Need: | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| We Offer: | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| LICENSE RENEWAL PERIOD: 2 YEARS |
North Carolina Continuing Education Packages |
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| Total Hours | National | State Specific Hours | Price | Add To Cart |
21-Hr. NC Appraisal CE Package (for renewals through 12/31/2025) |
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| 21 | 21 | 0 | $359 | |
North Carolina State Requirement Details for Appraiser Continuing Education
Renewal Date: 5/31 every year*
- 7-hour USPAP must be completed by 5/31 even years*
- Remaining CE must be completed by 5/31 odd years*
Hours Required by the State for renewals prior to January 1, 2026: 28 Hours
- 7-Hour National USPAP Update Course
- 21 hours of approved continuing education
Hours Required by the State for renewals on or after January 1, 2026: 28 Hours
- 7-Hour National USPAP Continuing Education Course
- 7-hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations course or 4-hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations course (see explanation below)
- 14 hours of approved continuing education or 17 hours of approved continuing education (see explanation below)
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. This new course requirement is included in the 28 total hours for a 2-year renewal.
The CE Shop’s Offering: 21 hours
- 7-hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations course
- 14 approved continuing education hours
Reporting: The state requires CE course completions to be reported to the state. We will report your course to the state upon completion.
Expiration Date of Course: Course expiration dates vary by course. Each individual course will have an expiration date listed in your account. See Terms & Conditions for more details.
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 is to log in to the licensing system online and follow the prompts to renew. You may login to begin the renewal process here.
Max Hours in a 24-Hour Period: Students will not receive credit for more than 8 hours of continuing education in a 24-hour period. Our online course delivery system manages this requirement for you.
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North Carolina Appraisal Board
Street Address: 5830 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27609
Telephone: (919) 870-4854
Email: ncab@ncab.org