New York Real Estate State Requirements
The information contained below is designed to provide a summary of the minimum education, experience, and examination requirements established by the New York Division of Licensing. http://www.dos.state.ny.us/lcns/realest.html.
The information provided below can be found on the Division's website. However, we recommend you contact the Real Estate Division for more detailed information and for any changes which may have occurred.
Salesperson License Requirements:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have no Felony charges on record
- Submit proof of US Residency
- Complete 75 hours of prelicense education inclusive of passing a course final exam ( Those salesperson applicants who completed the 45 hour salesperson course prior to July 1, 2008 may complete the additional 30 hour qualifying course to satisfy the 75 hour requirement.)
- Submit an Salesperson application and associated fee
- Take and pass the State examination
Broker License Requirements:
- Submit proof of completing 120 hours of approved education. (Broker applicants will be required to show proof of completing the 45 hour salesperson course, the 30 hour remedial course and the 45 hour broker course OR the 75 salesperson course and the 45 hour broker course.)
- Submit a Broker application and associated fee
- Take and pass the State examination
Continuing Education
- Complete 22.5 hours of state approved elective courses every 2 years, of which at least 3 hours must include fair housing and/or discrimination in the sale or rental of real property or an interest in real property
- Sales agents renew every two years from the date their license was received.
