Real Estate Salesperson Application
nal Certificate of Course Completion from a recognized real estate school.
— An official description of the subject matter. This can
usually be obtained from a school catalogue.
Send these, along with a letter requesting a waiver of the
qualifying education requirements to:
Department of State
Division of Licensing Services
Bureau of Educational Standards
P.O. Box 22001
Albany, NY 12201-2001
As a matter of policy, the following courses will not be
approved:
— Continuing education courses
— Correspondence courses
— Paralegal
Upon approval of your education, you may find information on how to register and schedule your examination on our
website at www.dos.state.ny.us.
After you pass the examination, you must submit the
passed examination notification with your application form,
original waiver letter and fee. This must be done within two
years of the date you passed the examination.
Can I obtain a Real Estate Salesperson license
based on my licensure in another state?
An applicant who holds a Real Estate Salesperson license in
another jurisdiction having a reciprocal agreement with
New York State may be qualified to obtain a Real Estate
Salesperson license in New York if they meet certain criteria.
For information on the specific state you are making
inquiry about, visit our website at www.dos.state.ny.us.
Are there any continuing education requirements?
Yes. A renewal license will not be issued unless you complete 22½ hours of Department of State app roved continuing
education within the two-year period immediately preceding
such renewal. The 22.5 hours must include at least three
hours of instruction pertaining to fair housing and/or discrimination in the sale or rental of real property or an interest in
real property.
What are the fees, terms of licensure?
$50 - two-year license
$15 - written examination
What forms of payment do you accept?
You may pay by check or money order made payable to the
Department of State or charge any fee to MasterCard or Visa,
using the enclosed credit card authorization form. Do not
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send cash. Application fees are nonrefundable. A $20 fee
will be charged for any check returned by your bank.
Do I need to complete the Child Support Statement section of the application?
Yes. A Child Support Statement is mandatory in New York
State (General Obligations Law). The law requires you to
complete this section — regardless of whether or not you
have children or any support obligation
Any person who is four months or more in arrears in
child support may be subject to having his or her business, professional and driver’s licenses suspended. The
intentional submission of a false written statement for the
purpose of frustrating or defeating the lawful enforcement of
support obligations is punishable under §175.35 of the Penal
Law. It is a class E felony to offer a false instrument for filing
with a state or local government with the intent to defraud.
Where do I get the office license number requested on the application?
The number assigned to the principal or to the branch office
can be obtained from your broker. It can also be located on
the Department’s website. It is important for the processing
of your application that you fill in the office license number
and indicate whether the location is the principal office or a
branch office. Please note that a license number is the same
as a unique ID number.
New - Information on Online Services
Can I apply for a salesperson license online?
Applicants who are applying for a salesperson licensed based
on taking the state licensing examination may apply for a
salesperson license online. If you have never signed up to
take an examination, the first step is to establish an account
at the following web address www.dos.state.ny.us. Once
established into the system, you should apply to take the
salesperson examination of your choice. Upon passing the
state examination, you may log in to your established account
and complete the online salesperson application.
What qualifications will require a salesperson
application to be submitted to our office rather
than applying online?
If you are applying based on reciprocity, attorney status or
requesting an additional salesperson license, you must submit
your application to our Licensing office for processing. If you
completed education outside of New York State and have
received an education waiver, you must pass the state examination and submit your application to our Licensing office for
processing.