New York vs Wyoming for Agent Licensing

Total Fees

$135

$499

Pre-Licensing

77 hrs

54 hrs

Timeline

6-12 wks

8-14 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	New York	Wyoming
Total Fees	$135 ✓	$499
Pre-Licensing Hours	77 hrs	54 hrs ✓
Processing Time	6-12 weeks ✓	8-14 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	3 years
Renewal Fee	$55 ✓	$350
CE Hours	22.5 hrs ✓	45 hrs
Reciprocity	Partial	None

Key Differences

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Cost

New York is $364 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: New York

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Education Hours

Wyoming requires only 54 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Wyoming

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Processing Speed

New York processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: New York

Category Winners

Lower Cost

New York $135

vs Wyoming ($499)

Fewer Hours

Wyoming 54 hrs

vs New York (77 hrs)

Faster Processing

New York 6-12 wks

vs Wyoming (8-14 wks)

New York

New York Department of State - Division of Licensing Services

Official Website →

Full New York Agent requirements →

Wyoming

Wyoming Real Estate Commission

Official Website →

Full Wyoming Agent requirements →

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