New York Real Estate Broker License
Requirements, fees, and steps to upgrade to broker
Experience Requirements
2 years as licensed salesperson with 3,500 experience points, OR 3 years equivalent real estate experience with 5,250 points
Points Required: 3,500 experience points
Alternative Pathways:
- 3 years general real estate experience with 5,250 points
- Combined licensed and general experience with 5,250 points
Points calculated from transactions, property management, development activities. Buying/selling own property has limited credit.
Education Requirements
Complete 152 hours of DOS-approved qualifying education including the 75-hour broker course.
Required Courses:
- 77-hour Salesperson Qualifying Course (if not already completed)
- 75-hour Broker Qualifying Course
Applicants who completed the older 45-hour salesperson course plus the 30-hour supplemental course have alternative routes; see DOS FAQs. Must complete all courses before taking the exam.
Broker Examination
Exam Name
New York Real Estate Broker Examination
Provider
Department of State
Format
Multiple-choice, 2.5 hours
Passing Score
Pass/fail; DOS does not publish a numeric passing score
Exam Fee
$15
Retake Policy
Can retake after failure with additional fee
Fees
| Application Fee | $185 |
| Examination Fee | $15 |
| Listed Fees | $200 |
$185 two-year license fee + $15 exam fee per attempt. Course costs are excluded.
No fingerprint step appears in DOS requirements or the broker application
Timeline
Gain Experience
Complete 2 years as licensed salesperson with 3,500+ points
2+ years
Complete Broker Education
Complete 152 hours including 75-hour broker course
4-8 weeks
Pass Broker Exam
Schedule through eAccessNY and pass the DOS broker exam (valid 2 years)
1-2 weeks
Submit Application
Apply through DOS with experience documentation
2-4 weeks
License Renewal
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal Fee
$185
CE Hours Required
22.5 hours
Online Renewal
Available
22.5 hours of DOS-approved continuing education including Fair Housing requirements
15-year license experience exemption eliminated. All brokers must complete CE.
Reciprocity Agreements
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
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