In Kentucky, entry into the real property appraisal profession occurs with the trainee appraiser classification. This classification may be referred to as apprentice appraiser, provisional appraiser, registered appraiser, or a similar designation determined by state appraiser regulatory agencies. While the name may differ, the expectations of the role are the same. Trainee appraisers work under the direct control and supervision of a supervisory appraiser to gain an understanding of the national Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) while accumulating experience performing appraisals.
In this course, you’ll learn about the qualifications and responsibilities of both the supervisory appraiser and trainee appraiser role including:
Kentucky State Requirement Details for Associate and Licensed and Certified Appraiser Continuing Education
Renewal Date: All licenses must be renewed by June 30th of each year. Continuing Education must be completed by May 31st of each year.
Hours Required by the State: 14 Hours
Even-numbered year renewals:
Odd-numbered year renewals:
Note: Associate Appraisers and Supervisors must complete a 7-hour KY Mandatory Supervisor/Associate Course every 3 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
The CE Shop LLC is licensed by the Kentucky Commission for Proprietary Education.
Reporting: The state requires 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 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.
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Kentucky Real Estate Appraisers Board
Street Address: 500 Mero Street, 2NE09, Frankfort, KY 40601
Mailing Address: 500 Mero Street, 2NE09, Frankfort, KY 40601
Telephone: (502) 564-4000
Email: ppc.kreab@ky.gov
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