Virginia Continuing Education Requirements:
| Total Hours | State Specific | National | |
|---|---|---|---|
| You Need: | 28 | 2 | 26 |
| We Offer: | 21 | 2 | 19 |
| LICENSE RENEWAL PERIOD: 2 YEARS |
Virginia Continuing Education Packages |
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| Total Hours | National | State Specific Hours | Price | Add To Cart |
21-Hr. VA Appraisal CE Package (for renewals through 12/31/2025) |
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| 21 | 19 | 2 | $359 | |
Virginia Continuing Education Individual Courses |
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| Total Hours | National | State Specific Hours | Price | Add To Cart |
Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations
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| 7 | 7 | 0 | $149 | |
Virginia Fair Housing
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| 2 | 0 | 2 | $25 | |
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 Appraiser’s Tech Toolkit
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| 7 | 7 | 0 | $135 | |
Virginia State Requirement Details for Appraiser Trainee and Licensed and Certified Appraiser Continuing Education
Renewal Date: Renew prior to expiration date which is 2 years from the last day of the month in which license/certification was issued.
Hours Required by the State for renewals prior to January 1, 2026: 28 Hours
- 2-hour course on either fair housing or appraisal bias
- 7-hour National USPAP Update Course
- 19 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
- 2-hour Virginia Fair Housing Course
- 7-hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations
- 14 hours of approved continuing education
Reporting: The state does not require schools to report course completions.
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 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 application to determine if you need to submit your certificate(s) of completion. 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.
Still have questions? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions or Contact Us.
Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation Real Estate Appraiser Board
Street Address: 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, Virginia 23233
Mailing Address: 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, Virginia 23233
Telephone: (804) 367-8526