License renewal
New York real estate license renewal and CE
Renewals are handled by the New York Department of State, Division of Licensing Services. Summary checked against the official sources in October 2026.
Renewal cycle
The New York salesperson license term is 2 years. Renewal is $65.
Continuing education
- 22.5 hours of approved continuing education each term, including at least 3 hours of fair housing, 2 hours of cultural competency, 2 hours of implicit bias, 2.5 hours of ethical business practices, 1 hour of recent legal matters and agency instruction.
Late or expired
- If your license expires, you have 2 years to renew it.
Official sources
- NY Department of State, Salesperson FAQs (education, CE, renewal)
- NY Department of State, Become a Real Estate Salesperson
This page is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so always confirm with the official source before you pay or file anything.
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