Smarter Appraisals with URAR and UAD 3.6 is a 4-hour continuing education course that prepares appraisers to work effectively within the redesigned Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR) and the Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) 3.6. This course explains why residential appraisal reporting is shifting to a standardized, data-driven model and how the new URAR structure adapts to different assignments using dynamic sections and discrete data fields. You’ll examine how appraisal information, including inspection observations, property characteristics, and analysis, is captured and communicated in a more structured reporting environment while reinforcing what has not changed in appraisal practice, including USPAP compliance and the role of professional judgment.
More than an overview of new requirements, this course focuses on how to apply UAD 3.6 in real appraisal workflows. Through realistic scenarios and case-based reporting exercises, you’ll learn how to translate inspection data into accurate UAD 3.6 responses, avoid common errors that trigger revision requests, and navigate the submission and validation process, including interpreting and responding to SSR findings. With an emphasis on consistency, compliance, and defensible reporting, this course equips you to produce credible appraisal reports that meet evolving secondary market expectations while maintaining sound appraisal judgment.
Colorado State Requirement Details for Licensed and Certified Appraiser Continuing Education
Renewal Date: An initial license is valid through December 31st of the year of issuance. Appraisers of all license levels who renew their credential will be issued a two-year license. Renew between November 15th to December 31st of each year prior to the expiration date on your license.
Hours Required by the State: 28 Hours
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.
Note: For Initial Licenses issued before July 1st of any year, Licensees must complete 14 hours of Continuing Education as a condition of renewal before the initial license expires on December 31 of the year of issuance. For Initial Licenses issued on or after July 1st of any year, there will be no Continuing Education requirement as a condition of renewal.
The CE Shop’s Offering: 28 hours
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.
Colorado Division of Real Estate - Real Estate Appraiser Program
Street Address: 1560 Broadway, Suite 925, Denver, Colorado 80202
Telephone: 800.886.7675
Real Estate Products
Mortgage Education Products
Mortgage Resources
Appraisal Resources
Home Inspection Products
Company
Partners & Programs
Account
Support