New York Real Estate License Renewal Requirements

Who Needs to Renew Their New York Real Estate License?

All active and inactive New York real estate Salespersons and Brokers are required to renew their license every 2 years. There is no exception to this rule.

What Are the New York Real Estate Continuing Education Requirements?

All New York Salespersons and Brokers must complete 22.5 hours of continuing education every two years. This includes 1 hour of Agency (or 2 hours if it is your first renewal), 3 hours of Fair Housing, 2.5 hours of Ethics, 1 hour of Legal Issues, 2 hours of Implicit Bias, and 2 hours of Cultural Competency. The Implicit Bias and Cultural Competency requirements became effective on September 21, 2022.

When is the New York Real Estate Continuing Education Deadline?

New York continuing education must be completed by your license expiration date. Once completed, the licensee must then renew the license online with New York Department of State Online Licensing Services. Scroll down for more information regarding how to renew your license with NY DOS.

How Can I Check My New York Real Estate License Renewal Deadline?

To verify your license status and expiration date, go to the NY DOS Public License Search.

How Can I Complete My New York Real Estate Continuing Education?

Continuing education courses in New York may be completed live in person in a classroom or webinar, or online. All providers and courses must be approved by New York Department of State Division of Licensing Services.

What if my license is expired?

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This is my first license renewal as a salesperson. How do I renew my license?

New York Salespersons renewing for the first time must complete 22.5 hours of continuing education including the mandatory requirements listed above including 2 hours of Agency (instead of 1 hour required for subsequent renewals).

This is my first license renewal as a broker in New York. How do I renew my license?

New York Brokers renewing for the first time must complete the standard 22.5 hours of continuing education including the mandatory requirements listed above including 1 hours of Agency.

How do I know Empire Learning is an approved provider in New York?

To verify our approval in New York, go to the eAccessNY Public License Search. Select Search by Organization and enter "Empire Learning" in the Name field, then click Search.

How Does New York DOS Verify My CE Completion?

All schools are required to report course completions to NY DOS. However, their online license system does not show course completions, so be sure to keep your certificates of completion in your records in the event you are audited or asked to show proof of CE completion by NY DOS.

What are the most recent rule changes to continuing education in New York?

As of September 21, 2022, as part of the 22.5 hours of CE required to renew, both real estate Salespersons and Brokers are required to complete at least 2 hours of Implicit Bias training and at least 2 hours of Cultural Competency training. Implicit bias is defined as the attitudes or stereotypes that affect an individual’s understanding, actions, and decisions in an unconscious manner. Cultural competency is defined as understanding cultural norms, preferences, and challenges within our diverse communities.

NY CE Exemption Removed: As of July 1, 2021, the 15-year real estate Broker continuing education exemption was removed and all Brokers are required to complete continuing education. However, attorneys admitted to the New York State bar remain exempt from the CE requirement.

Regulatory Agency

New York Department of State, Division of Licensing Services
Phone: (518) 474-4429

Email: realestate@dos.ny.gov

NY CE Requirements: Salesperson | Broker

Renewal Information

After completing the continuing education requirements, your license can be renewed 90 days prior to your license expiration date by logging into the NY DOS eAccessNY portal.

NOTE: During the license renewal application, you will be asked if your continuing education requirements have been met. Make sure to select Yes if you have completed your CE requirements to avoid renewal holds. Selecting No, either on purpose or by accident, will delay the renewal process and require proof of CE before the license can be renewed.

NY DOS does perform random audits on a regular basis. If audited, you must provide your completion certificates, which must be dated before your renewal submission date with the state.