New York Real Estate Agent License
Complete requirements guide for New York
Pre-Licensing Education
Complete 77 hours of approved salesperson qualifying education from DOS-approved schools.
Required Courses (77 hours total):
- • 75-hour Real Estate Salesperson Pre-Licensing Course
- • 2-hour Implicit Bias Training (required for applications after 12/21/22)
Course completion valid for 8 years. Must be used to obtain license within that period.
State Examination
Exam Name
New York Real Estate Salesperson Examination
Provider
New York Department of State
Format
Multiple-choice, 1.5 hours
Passing Score
70% on both national and state portions
Exam Fee
$15
Retake Policy: Can retake after failure; exam results valid for 2 years
Sponsoring Broker
Must work under a licensed real estate broker; cannot operate independently
Fee Breakdown
| Examination Fee | $15 |
| Application Fee | $65 |
| License Fee | $55 |
| Total Fees | $135 |
Does not include pre-licensing course costs ($300-$600).
License Renewal
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal Fee
$55
CE Required
22.5 hours
Online Renewal
Yes
22.5 hours including: 2 hrs cultural competency, 2 hrs implicit bias, 2.5 hrs ethics, 1 hr legal matters, 3 hrs fair housing, 1 hr law of agency
License Reciprocity
New York does not have reciprocity agreements with any other state. All applicants must meet full NY requirements.
New York Department of State - Division of Licensing Services
- Official Website
- (518) 474-4429
- Apply Online
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Requires 2 years licensed experience and 75-hour broker qualifying course
- • 2 years experience required
- • 75 additional education hours
- • Broker exam required
Last verified: 2026-01-12