Real Estate License Renewal in New York (2026)

Real Estate license renewal in New York is handled by the New York State Department of State, Division of Licensing Services, which requires Real Estate Agent (Salesperson)s to renew every 24 months. Below are the renewal deadline rule, continuing-education (CE) hours, fees, and a direct link to the official renewal page — last verified 2026-06-01. This is an unofficial guide; always confirm the details with the board before you file.

New York Real Estate renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	A salesperson license is valid for a two-year term and expires on the date printed on the license. The Department emails and mails a renewal reminder about three months before expiration, and the license can be renewed starting three months prior to the expiration date. A license may be renewed up to two years after it expires; there is no grace period that permits working while the license is lapsed, and failure to renew within two years requires meeting current education requirements and passing the state exam again.
CE hours required	22.5 hours
Renewal fee	$65.00
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	New York State Department of State, Division of Licensing Services

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Last verified 2026-06-01 from the New York State Department of State, Division of Licensing Services. automated research workflow (official new-york real estate commission), confidence high.

Continuing-education requirements for Real Estates in New York

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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How to renew your Real Estate license in New York

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the New York State Department of State, Division of Licensing Services portal.
Complete the required 22.5 CE hours.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: Renewal is online-only through the licensee's eAccessNY account (state "Green Initiative"); paper renewal is not offered. A sponsoring broker is required to be eligible to renew. CE completion is attested at renewal and certificates may be required for approval; New York does not use a third-party CE tracking vendor such as CE Broker (approved schools/sponsors report completion to the Department). The $65 renewal fee is published on the Department's "Become a Real Estate Salesperson" fee listing; the renewal page itself does not restate the dollar amount. No separate late fee is published.

Real Estate license renewal in New York: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my Real Estate license in New York?

New York Real Estate licenses renew every 24 months. A salesperson license is valid for a two-year term and expires on the date printed on the license. The Department emails and mails a renewal reminder about three months before expiration, and the license can be renewed starting three months prior to the expiration date. A license may be renewed up to two years after it expires; there is no grace period that permits working while the license is lapsed, and failure to renew within two years requires meeting current education requirements and passing the state exam again.

How many CE hours are required to renew an Real Estate license in New York?

Approximately 22.5 continuing-education hours per 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. Confirm the current requirement with the New York State Department of State, Division of Licensing Services.

Can I renew my New York Real Estate license online?

Yes — New York offers online renewal through the New York State Department of State, Division of Licensing Services. Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my New York Real Estate license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. Late or reactivation fees may apply. Contact the New York State Department of State, Division of Licensing Services promptly if your license has lapsed.

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