I am licensed in another state. Will New York recognize my license?

New York State ended its real estate license reciprocity agreements as of February 1, 2023. There is no reciprocity regardless of home state, except potential accommodations for qualifying military spouses. You may request an education waiver to skip the pre-license course, but you must still complete the remaining licensing steps. Waivers are more likely with a bachelor's degree concentrated in real estate. If requesting based on another state's courses, note NYSDOS requires at least 77 hours for salespersons (152 for brokers), does not accept home study/correspondence, and will evaluate detailed topic/hour outlines.

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Q: How do I get my real estate license in New York?

To earn your New York real estate license, complete 77 hours of pre-license education with an approved provider, pass the New York State licensing exam, find a sponsoring broker, and submit your license application.

Q: How difficult is the New York real estate licensing exam?

The passing score for the New York State Real Estate Salesperson Exam is 70%. The exam has 75 multiple-choice questions based on your pre-license curriculum, and you have 90 minutes to complete it. A passing score requires answering at least 53 of 75 questions correctly. Results are provided immediately after you finish. With solid preparation and practice tests, most candidates can pass on the first attempt.

Q: How long does it take to get a real estate license in New York?

Most candidates finish in about 3–5 months. Your timeline depends on whether you take the 77-hour course online or in a classroom and how much study time you can commit each week.

Q: How much does it cost to get a New York real estate license?

Total costs typically range from $200 to $425, depending on the school and package you choose. Typical fees include: - Course Tuition: $149.00–$350.00 - Application Fee: $55.00 - Examination Fee: $15.00 Estimated Total: $200.00–$425.00

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VanEd Real Estate School provides a Standard and Premium 77-Hour Pre-License Course Package that are approved by the New York Department of State (NYDOS) and meet the education requirements needed to become a licensed real estate agent. Our school has successfully educated over 75,000 real estate students and has 25 years of experience providing premier real estate education. Get your license online, any time, anywhere, and on any device and start your new career today at VanEd!

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How to Get Your New York Real Estate License

Prerequisites

You must be at least 18 years old
You must not have any prior felonies or sex offense convictions
You must have a current NY photo driver's license or non-driver ID card
You DO NOT need to have a high school diploma or GED

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Step 1

Complete 77 Hours of Approved Pre-License Education

The first step to obtaining a license is to complete the 77-Hour New York Pre-License Course. In this course, you will learn about the following topics:

License law
Agency law
Land use regulations
Environmental issues
Contract law
Real estate finance
Commercial properties
Real estate investments
Property management

Step 2

Pass the Course Final Exam

After you complete the 77 hours of coursework, you must meet the NYDOS requirement of passing the pre-license course final exam with a score of 70% or higher.

Step 3

Pass the New York Real Estate Exam

Next, you must take and pass both the state and national portions of the New York Salesperson License Examination with a score of 70% or higher. You will have 90 minutes to complete the multiple-choice exam. There are 75 questions on your exam, which reflect the content in the 77-hour Pre-Licensing curriculum.

In New York, exam results are reported as either passed or failed. Test takers will not receive a numerical score after completing their test.

Step 4

Choose a Sponsoring Broker

To become a real estate salesperson, licensees will need to be sponsored by an active New York broker. This person will serve as your mentor as you start your new career.

Here are some questions to consider during your search for a sponsoring broker:

What is their overall reputation?
Are they advanced in their specialty?
Are they up-to-date with the latest rules and regulations?
To what extent do they support their agents?
What kind of commission structure do they offer? Are there benefits?
What quality of leads and marketing material do they offer their agents?
Is there potential to grow within the brokerage?

Step 5

Complete the License Application

Finally, you will need to apply for a license with the New York Department of State (DOS). You may mail in your application or apply online. Additionally, if you plan on paying by credit card with Master Card or Visa, you must complete a credit card authorization form that will need to be submitted with your application.

Bureau of Educational Standards
P.O. Box 22001
Albany, NY 12201-2001

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How to Get Your New York Real Estate License Online

The New York Department of State (NYDOS) requires completion of the following steps to order to receive a Real Estate Salesperson License in New York.

Complete 77 Hours of Approved Education
Pass the Course Final Exam
Pass the New York Real Estate Exam
Choose a Sponsoring Broker
Complete the Licensing Application

To get a New York real estate license online, you must first complete the 77-Hour New York Sales Associate License Course.

Next, you need to pass both the course final exam the New York Real Estate Exam with a score of 70% or higher. Finally, you will need to apply for your license online and choose a sponsoring broker to work under. After completing these steps, you can become a salesperson and represent buyers and sellers in the real estate transaction process.

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FAQs

How Do I Get My Real Estate License In New York?

To earn your real estate license in New York State, you'll need to complete 77 hours of prelicense education with an approved provider, pass the New York State licensing exam, find a sponsoring broker, and complete the licensing application.

I Am a Licensed Real Estate Agent in Another State. Will New York Recognize My License?

New York State used to have reciprocity agreements with a few other states, but that came to an end as of February 1, 2023.

New York State no longer offers real estate license reciprocity, regardless of home state, unless you're a qualifying military spouse. You can submit a written request for an education waiver, but if granted, that only allows you to skip the pre-license course requirement. You'll still need to undergo the rest of the licensing process.

Those with a bachelor's degree with a concentration in real estate are more likely to qualify for the waiver. If you're asking for an education waiver based on another state's pre-license course, you're probably going to have a difficult time obtaining one. Few states have courses that are long enough; NYSDOS requires the courses to be at least as long as the New York State course (77 hours for salespersons and 152 hours for brokers). NYSDOS also won't accept home study or correspondence programs. Courses that meet these requirements are still not automatically accepted. They'll be evaluated based on a detailed outline of the topics and hours.

How Difficult Is The New York Real Estate Licensing Exam?

The pass rate for the New York State Real Estate Salesperson Exam is 70%. In other words, it's a challenging test, but with enough preparation, most people will be able to pass on the first try. We recommend that you study seriously and take practice tests like the ones we offer with our exam prep.

The exam consists of 75 multiple-choice questions, and the subject matter is based on your pre-license curriculum. You'll be given 90 minutes to complete the exam. A passing score is just over 70% - you need to answer 53 of the 75 questions correctly. You'll learn your score immediately after you've completed the exam.

How Long Does It Take to Get a Real Estate License in New York?

On average, it takes anywhere from 3-5 months to obtain a real estate license in New York.

However, the amount of time it takes to obtain a real estate license depends on whether the student takes the pre-license coursework online or in a classroom and how much time the student has to dedicate to studying and progressing through their classes.

How Much Does It Cost to Get a New York Real Estate License?

Depending on the real estate school a hopeful licensee decides to attend, it costs between $200 and $425 to get a New York real estate license. The most expensive and vital purchase is that of a real estate school. The cost of pre-license courses depends on whether a student chooses to attend in-person classes or enrolls in an online course. Here are the required fees:

Course Tuition	$149.00 - $350.00
Application Fee	$55.00
Examination Fee	$15.00
Total	$200.00 - $425.00

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