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
Pass/fail; DOS does not publish a numeric passing score
Exam Fee
$15
Retake Policy: Can retake after failure; exam results valid for 2 years
Background Check
Type:
New York does not require fingerprinting for salesperson license
Sponsoring Broker
Must work under a licensed real estate broker; cannot operate independently
Fee Breakdown
| Examination Fee | $15 |
| Application Fee | $65 |
| Listed Fees | $80 |
$65 two-year license fee + $15 exam fee per attempt. Course costs are excluded.
License Renewal
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal Fee
$65
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
The Department of State does not currently have reciprocity with any other state. Applicants who completed education outside New York may submit a written waiver request.
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 with 3,500 experience points and the 75-hour broker qualifying course
- • 2 years experience required
- • 75 additional education hours
- • Broker exam required
Last verified: 2026-01-12