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16-Hr. NJ Appraiser Required Courses with Live Online USPAP CE Package

$405
This product includes:
LICENSE RENEWAL PERIOD FOR LICENSED & CERTIFIED APPRAISERS: 2 YEARS Elective Hours: 14 Mandatory Hours: 2 Total Hours: 16 Live Online
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Package content and courses
State Requirements

This package includes three continuing education courses required for license renewals on or after January 1, 2026:

  • New Jersey Appraisal Laws and Rules (2-hour self-paced course)
  • Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations (7-hour self-paced course)
  • 7-Hour USPAP Update Course (Live Online delivery - Click here to view the class schedule.)

The USPAP Update Course is delivered via Live Online (webinar) format. Students are required to have a working camera and microphone, and expected to be on camera from the shoulders up for the entirety of the course.

Students attending the USPAP Update course are also required to have a copy of the current USPAP®, USPAP® Guidance and Reference Manual, and Course Manual. After enrolling in the course, students will receive an email with the code needed to access digital versions of these materials.

Package Content:
Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations

This 7-hour AQB CAP approved course meets the Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations Outline from the Real Property Qualification Criteria for Continuing Education during the first CE cycle after January 1, 2026.

Join us for this engaging seven-hour course designed to refresh and reinforce your understanding of valuation bias and its impact on the real estate industry. As appraisal professionals, you'll explore how historical practices, legal frameworks, and modern regulations shape your work today. Through interactive inquiries, real-world case studies, and practical examples, we'll delve into key federal fair housing laws and effective strategies to recognize and prevent bias in appraisals.

This course offers an opportunity to deepen your expertise and stay current with the latest developments in housing policies. By participating, you'll enhance your ability to deliver appraisals that align with professional standards and promote fairness in the industry. Whether you're fulfilling continuing education requirements or looking to enrich your professional practice, we invite you to be part of this important conversation shaping the future of appraisal.
2026-2027 7-Hour National USPAP Continuing Education Course

The 7-Hour National USPAP Continuing Education Course focuses on the requirements for ethical behavior and competent performance by appraisers that are set forth in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). All required manuals from The Appraisal Foundation are included in your course.

This course is offered via live online (synchronous meeting) delivery. Once enrolled, you can select upcoming classes to attend. Classes are offered weekly in two 3.5-hour sessions (Part A and Part B). They must be taken in order, but you can select the schedule options that work best for you. No need to register in advance, just show up! Upcoming classes are:

Click here to view the class schedule.

Note to students in NH: State rules require that your final course exam be proctored. You'll need to schedule an appointment with an online proctor in advance. You can find full details of the proctoring process here.
New Jersey Appraisal Laws and Rules

This course provides 2 hours of instruction in New Jersey appraisal laws and rules, which satisfies a portion of the continued education needed for licensure in the state. Topics include The Appraisal Foundation, FIRREA, and federal components to set up the state specific subjects. Then the course dives into the Appraisal Subcommittee, the establishment of the Appraisal Foundation, and the role of the Appraiser Qualifications Board and Appraisal Standards Board in congress with New Jersey requirements. The course wraps up with New Jersey State Board of Real Estate Appraisers’ role and purpose along with the state’s appraisal legislation.

State Requirements For New Jersey

New Jersey State Requirement Details for Trainee and Licensed and Certified Appraiser Continuing Education

Renewal Date: Licenses and certifications are valid for a two-year period and must be renewed by December 31st of every odd-numbered year. Trainee permits are valid for a period of one year. Trainee permits may be renewed a maximum total of three times. 

Hours Required by the State for Trainee Appraisers: 14 Hours (every year)

Note: Trainee Appraisers must successfully complete the 7-hour National USPAP Update Course, or its AQB-approved equivalent, every 2 calendar years.  Additionally, a 2-hour course on New Jersey law and rules governing the practice of real estate appraising must be completed every two calendar years. Beginning January 1, 2026, a Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations course will be required for renewal (see explanation below).

Hours Required by the State for Licensed and Certified Appraisers for renewals prior to January 1, 2026: 28 Hours (every two years)

  • 2-hour course on New Jersey law and rules governing the practice of real estate appraising
  • 7-hour USPAP Update Course
  • 19 hours of approved continuing education

Hours Required by the State for Licensed and Certified Appraisers for renewals on or after January 1, 2026: 28 Hours (every two years)

  • 2-hour course on New Jersey law and rules governing the practice of real estate appraising
  • 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)
  • 12 hours of approved continuing education or 15 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: 28 hours

  • 2-hour New Jersey Appraisal Laws & Rules
  • 7-Hour National USPAP Continuing Education Course
  • 7-hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations course
  • 12 hours of elective courses

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.

New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs State Real Estate Appraiser Board

Street Address: 124 Halsey Street, 3rd Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102

Mailing Address: 124 Halsey Street, 3rd Floor, PO Box 45032, Newark, New Jersey 07102

Telephone: (973) 504-6480

Email: Avilese@dca.njoag.gov

New Jersey Real Estate Appraiser Board

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