California · Real Estate Appraisal
California Real Estate Appraiser Continuing Education Requirements
What real estate appraisers need to renew in California.
56 CE hours per 4-year cycle (license renews every 2 years; USPAP and bias content due every 2 years, full 56 due every 4 years). Includes a 4-hour Fed/State Laws & Regulations course, 2-hour Elimination of Bias, 1-hour Cultural Competency, and the AQB 7-hour Valuation Bias & Fair Housing course (from 1/1/2026). Self-report at renewal.
Mandatory topics
- National USPAP Update — 7 hours
- Federal & State Laws and Regulations — 4 hours
- Elimination of Bias — 2 hours
- Cultural Competency — 1 hour
Verified from official sources. Compiled from the official California real estate appraiser board and published state administrative rules. Last reviewed August 30, 2026. Always confirm current rules on the official page.
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