Total Hours Required: 28
Elective Hours: 21
Mandatory Hours: 7
License Renewal Period:
License Expiration Date: 6/30/2026
Education Cycle: 2 years
Education Due By: 6/30/2026
Other Licensing Requirements
To renew to active status, a minimum of 28 credit hours in approved continuing education programs must be acquired during the two year renewal period. This includes the 7 hour National USPAP Update Course. All continuing education credit hours may be acquired in approved classroom or distance education programs. Carryover hours are not allowed.
During each two-year renewal period, a continuing education program may be taken for credit only once. Iowa will accept any continuing education programs approved by the Iowa Real Estate Appraiser Examining Board, the Appraisal Qualifications Board (AQB) or another state appraiser board (providing supporting documentation from the licensing board is attached). Qualifying education can count for continuing education. However, continuing education does not count for qualifying education. You may review approved courses under “Iowa Approved Courses.” For complete details, refer to Chapter 11 of Administrative Rules 193F.
Real Estate Appraiser QE and CE course list
The7-hour USPAP refresher course is required every two years during the even year.
Online Limitations
Iowa has no limit regarding how many hours of continuing education credit may be completed online.
State Reporting of CE Credit
Is a student roster provided to the state board? No
State Contact Information
Iowa Real Estate Appraiser Examining Board
6200 Park Avenue, Suite 100
Des Moines, IA 50321-1270
Phone: 515-725-9022
Fax:
Website: https://plb.iowa.gov/board/real-estate-appraisers-0
Note: This information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It is the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting state board requirements.