New York Real Estate CE Courses (2026)
To renew your Real Estate license in New York you need to satisfy the New York State Department of State, Division of Licensing Services's continuing education (CE) requirement — about 22.5 hours per 2-year cycle. Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying CE. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.
What New York requires for Real Estate renewal
| CE hours required | 22.5 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| Governing body | New York State Department of State, Division of Licensing Services |
Salespersons must complete 22.5 hours of approved continuing education each two-year renewal cycle. Required components include at least 2.5 hours of ethical business practices, at least 1 hour of recent legal matters, at least 3 hours of fair housing and/or discrimination in the sale or rental of real property, at least 2 hours of implicit bias training, at least 2 hours of cultural competency, and at least 1 hour on the law of agency (for the first two-year licensing term the agency requirement is 2 hours; for later renewals 2 hours of agency-related instruction must be completed within the two years immediately preceding renewal). New York does not have a separate first-renewal "post-licensing" course distinct from this CE; the same 22.5-hour CE applies, with the agency-hours nuance for the initial term. A long-standing 15-year continuous-licensure CE exemption was removed effective July 1, 2021, so essentially all active licensees must complete CE.
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New York Real Estate CE course providers
- The CE Shop
State-approved real estate CE packages built around each state's required topics.
- Kaplan Real Estate Education
CE courses, exam prep, and required law/ethics updates across most states.
- McKissock Learning
Large real estate CE library with state-specific renewal packages.
- Colibri Real Estate
Online CE and post-licensing education accepted in many states.
New York Real Estate CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Real Estate license in New York?
New York requires about 22.5 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Salespersons must complete 22.5 hours of approved continuing education each two-year renewal cycle. Required components include at least 2.5 hours of ethical business practices, at least 1 hour of recent legal matters, at least 3 hours of fair housing and/or discrimination in the sale or rental of real property, at least 2 hours of implicit bias training, at least 2 hours of cultural competency, and at least 1 hour on the law of agency (for the first two-year licensing term the agency requirement is 2 hours; for later renewals 2 hours of agency-related instruction must be completed within the two years immediately preceding renewal). New York does not have a separate first-renewal "post-licensing" course distinct from this CE; the same 22.5-hour CE applies, with the agency-hours nuance for the initial term. A long-standing 15-year continuous-licensure CE exemption was removed effective July 1, 2021, so essentially all active licensees must complete CE.
Do online Real Estate CE courses count in New York?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the New York State Department of State, Division of Licensing Services. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my New York Real Estate CE?
New York generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the New York State Department of State, Division of Licensing Services.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the New York State Department of State, Division of Licensing Services. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.
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