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.
Utah State Requirement Details for Appraiser Trainee and Licensed and Certified Appraiser Continuing Education
Renewal Date: Licenses and certifications are valid for a two-year period and must be renewed no sooner than 3 months prior to and no later than the expiration date. Continuing Education must be completed by the 15th of the month of renewal to ensure an on-time license renewal.
Hours Required by the State for renewals on or after January 1, 2026: 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.
The CE Shop’s Offering: 28 hours
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 for Appraiser Trainees and here for Licensed and Certified Appraisers.
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Mailing Address: PO Box 146711, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-6711
Telephone: (801) 530-6747
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