Kentucky vs New York for Agent Licensing

Total Fees

$281.25

$80

Pre-Licensing

96 hrs

77 hrs

Timeline

6-14 wks

6-12 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Kentucky	New York
Total Fees	$281.25	$80 ✓
Pre-Licensing Hours	96 hrs	77 hrs ✓
Processing Time	6-14 weeks	6-12 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$130	$65 ✓
CE Hours	12 hrs ✓	22.5 hrs
Reciprocity	Partial	None

Key Differences

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Cost

New York is $201.25 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: New York

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Education Hours

New York requires only 77 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: New York

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Processing Speed

New York processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: New York

Category Winners

Lower Cost

New York $80

vs Kentucky ($281.25)

Fewer Hours

New York 77 hrs

vs Kentucky (96 hrs)

Faster Processing

New York 6-12 wks

vs Kentucky (6-14 wks)

Kentucky

Kentucky Real Estate Commission

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Full Kentucky Agent requirements →

New York

New York Department of State - Division of Licensing Services

Official Website →

Full New York Agent requirements →

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Kentucky vs New York for Agent Licensing

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Category Winners

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New York

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