The Kentucky Board of Real Estate Appraisers works diligently to serve the commonwealth’s nearly 1,700 licensees with efficient and timely service.

NOTICE: The process to obtain a fingerprint background check has changed.  Please refer to the National Criminal Background (Fingerprint) Instruction sheet Revised January 2021 under the Appraisers Forms for further information and instructions.  

All Kentucky License/Certification will expire June 30, 2022 and must be renewed to remain active.

• All Kentucky Licensed/Certified Appraisers are required to complete and submit proof of 14 hours of Board approved CE by May 31, 2022.
• Education hours must be completed from June 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022.
• The 2022-2023 National USPAP Update will be required for 2022 renewal.  The seven hours completed for this course will apply toward the 14 hours required by May 31, 2022.
• Credit will not be awarded for duplicate courses completed within the past 24 months.
• Appraisers must submit the course completion certificates to the Board.
• All Board approved education courses, both classroom and distance education, are listed on the KREAB website. If you complete a course that is NOT on the approved list, the following must be submitted to the Board for review to determine if credit can be awarded.

1. timed course outline;
2. course description; and
3. proof of CE approval from the appraiser regulatory agency in the state where the course was approved

• The online renewal application will be available May 1, 2022.  The Board must receive and enter the education before a license/certification can be renewed.
• Education certificates must be emailed (ppc.kreab@ky.gov), mailed or faxed (502) 573-1404.