Key Takeaways
- New York salesperson applicants must complete 77 hours of approved pre-license education
- The exam has 75 questions with a 90-minute time limit and results are pass/fail (no score provided)
- Application fee is $65 and the exam fee is $15 (total $80 for application and exam)
- Applicants must be at least 18 years old and sponsored by a licensed broker
- Broker applicants need 2 years of experience and 152 hours of education
Last updated: January 2026
New York License Requirements
New York has specific requirements for salesperson and broker licenses set by the Department of State.
Salesperson License Requirements
Basic Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Age | At least 18 years old |
| Sponsorship | Must be sponsored by licensed broker |
| Character | Meet honesty and trustworthiness standards |
Education Requirements
Complete 77 hours of approved education:
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| NY Real Estate Salesperson Course | 77 |
| Total | 77 |
The 77-hour course covers:
- License law and regulations
- Law of agency
- Real estate instruments
- Real estate financing
- Land use regulations
- Human rights and fair housing
- Environmental issues
Examination
| Detail | Salesperson Exam |
|---|---|
| Questions | 75 |
| Time Limit | 90 minutes (1.5 hours) |
| Passing Score | Pass/fail (no score given) |
| Content | State and national |
| Format | Computer-based |
Note: New York does NOT provide a numerical score—only pass or fail.
Fees
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application | $65 |
| Exam | $15 |
| Total | $80 |
Broker License Requirements
Experience Requirement
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Experience | 2 years as licensed salesperson, OR |
| Equivalent | 3 years general real estate experience |
Education Requirements
| Requirement | Hours |
|---|---|
| Broker qualifying course | 152 hours total |
| Building on salesperson education |
Broker Examination
| Detail | Broker Exam |
|---|---|
| Questions | 75 |
| Time Limit | 90 minutes |
| Passing | Pass/fail |
Broker Fees
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application | $155 |
| Exam | $15 |
Application Process
- Complete 77-hour course from approved school
- Pass course final exam
- Create eAccessNY account
- Submit application online ($65)
- Schedule exam through DOS
- Pass state exam ($15)
- Find sponsoring broker
- Activate license through broker
Continuing Education
Renewal Requirements
| Requirement | Hours |
|---|---|
| CE per 2-year cycle | 22.5 hours |
| Fair housing | 3 hours |
| Agency | 1 hour |
| Implicit bias | 2 hours |
| Cultural competency | 2 hours |
| Electives | Remaining hours |
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