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Important Information for All South Carolina Appraisers
Appraiser license renewals are less than one year away. This message is to update and remind appraisers of the continuing education requirements that are new for the 2026 renewal.
All appraisers licensed in South Carolina will be required to complete the 7-hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing course before renewing for the June 30, 2026 renewal. Appraisers will also be required to complete the most recent USPAP Update before renewing, which will be the 7-hour, 2026-2027 USPAP Update.
Staff has already approved the mandatory Valuation Bias course for a few approved education providers, and will continue to approve these courses as they are submitted. The USPAP Update course is typically not available until October after the new update is released from the Appraisal Foundation.
All appraisers licensed with this Board must have 28 hours of continuing education completed prior to paying the renewal fee for their license. This includes apprentice appraisers. Every appraiser must complete the mandatory courses, stated above, as part of their 28 hours of continuing education for 2026. All continuing education must be in your CE Broker account before renewing. Education providers are responsible for uploading approved continuing education courses once they are completed.
Any new apprentice, and any current licensee upgrading to a higher license after January 1, 2026, will be required to submit a completion certificate for the 8-hour Valuation Bias course with their application. Inform your education provider you need to complete the exam for the Valuation Bias course, so they can supply a course certificate for 8 hours for you to use for qualifying. The provider should also report 7 hours to your CE Broker account for compliance with the above requirement.
Additional questions can be directed to staff by choosing the appropriate option under “Contact Us” on the right side of the Real Estate Appraisers Board’s homepage.
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Important information for all Appraisal Management Companies registered with the South Carolina Real Estate Appraisers Board
Appraisal Management Companies renewals for South Carolina are now annually, so renewal fees ($500) and documentation will be due by June 30, 2025. The online renewal system will open April 1, 2025.
All renewal documentation must be received by board staff before the renewal process can be completed. Additional documentation includes:
- Updated bond continuation certificate or approved bond form, for coverage to June 30, 2026. Please note: A surety bond in the amount of $25,000 is now required. Financial statements are no longer accepted in lieu of a bond (C. Code Ann. §40-60-330)
- Each owner (individual or entity) with an ownership interest in the appraisal management company must complete the applicable forms. Board approved forms must be used and may be found here: https://www.llr.sc.gov/appr/pub.aspx
- Any changes in the entity’s name, address, organizational status or federal identification. Failure to report these changes may result in a registration cancellation.
- A Change of Controlling Person form may be found here: https://llr.sc.gov/appr/PDF/Forms/AMC_Change_of_Controlling_Person_(package).PDF
Appraisal Management Companies are required to pay National Registry fees annually. The Board will begin collecting National Registry fees after April 1, 2025, and the fees must be paid by June 30, 2025. The National Registry form will be available on the Board’s website on April 1, 2025 and can be completed and mailed directly to the Board any time before June 30, 2025.
All registered Appraisal Management Companies, regardless of the initial registration date, must submit the completed National Registry form, even if no money is owed.
The National Registry fee cannot be paid online. However, if you choose to, you can e-mail staff your completed form (available after April 1, 2025) and we can invoice the fee after documentation has been reviewed and approved. You may e-mail staff here.
Please review the website for mailing address, board e-mail address, and new or updated forms. As always, you can contact Board staff for answers to any of your questions concerning laws, policies and other requirements if you are unable to locate your answers on the website.