Requirements
for a Real Estate Salesperson License
The License Professor is pleased to provide the following accredited New York Real Estate License courses:
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Please
take the time to read the instructions carefully before
beginning the application form. Incomplete forms will be
returned, delaying licensure. Any omission, inaccuracy
or failure to make full disclosure in an application may
be deemed sufficient reason to deny a license or could
result in the suspension or revocation, if one is issued.
This
webpage includes everything you need to apply to the Department
of State for a license as a Real Estate Salesperson in
New York State.
A completed application will include the 3-page application form; original
examination admission slip marked "PASSED," nonrefundable $50 fee
and appropriate documentation as it applies.
Please
note: If you intend to be associated with more than one
Real Estate Broker, you must file separate applications
and fees for each such association, and statements from
each broker that they are aware of your dual association.
If you terminate association or change association, contact
our Customer Service Representatives at (518) 474-4429
for the appropriate forms.
What
is a Real Estate Salesperson?
Under
the supervision of a licensed real estate broker, a real
estate salesperson facilitates the purchase and sale of
property on behalf of customers, obtains lists of property
for sale with employing broker; assists buyers (customers)
of real estate to locate and purchase property (listed
with employing brokers or another broker). A real estate
salesperson is associated with a real estate broker to
list and negotiate the sale, lease, or rental of real property
for others for compensation, under the direction and guidance
of a responsible broker. A salesperson cannot operate independently.
Who
must apply for a Real Estate Salesperson license?
Any
person acting as a Real Estate Salesperson as described
above is required by law to have a Real Estate Salesperson
license
Who
cannot apply for a Real Estate Salesperson license?
A
person is ineligible to file this application if s/he is
a member of the partnership, or is an officer or owns voting
stock in the corporation that is the sponsoring broker.
What
qualifications do I need for licensure?
To
apply for licensure you must:
be
at least 18 years of age at the time you apply
have successfully completed a Department of State approved 45-hour qualifying
course
be sponsored by a NYS licensed real estate broker
What
do I need to do before applying for my license?
You
must successfully complete a 45-hour New York State approved
course of study and pass a qualifying written examination
administered by the Department before applying for a license
to operate as a Real Estate Salesperson in this state.
As
proof of successful completion of schooling, you must have
the Certification of Satisfactory Completion section of
the application completed by the Department of State approved
school coordinator or the signature of their authorized
designee. When you have passed the written exam, the original
examination admission slip marked "PASSED" must
be submitted with your application form and license fee.
What
if I completed my education outside of New York State?
We
may waive the 45-hour real estate education requirement
if you can document an equivalent level of schooling. You
must submit the following documents:
An
official transcript from an accredited college or university
indicating satisfactory completion of the course(s) you
would like us to consider, or an original 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.
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 take the exam at a
date, time, and location most convenient to you. Refer
to the schedule enclosed with this application.
After
you pass the exam, you must submit the original "PASSED" notice
with your application form, original waiver letter and
fee. This must be done within two years of the date you
passed the exam.
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, contact our Customer Service Representatives at
(518) 474-4429.
Are
there any continuing education requirements?
Yes.
A renewal license will not be issued unless you complete
22½ hours of Department of State approved continuing
education within the two-year period immediately preceding
such renewal.
What
are the fees, terms of licensure?
$50
- two-year license
$15
- written exam
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 credit card authorization form available for download
on this webpage. Do not send cash. Application and examination
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.
PRIVACY
NOTIFICATION
Do
I need to provide my Social Security and Federal ID numbers
on the application?
Yes.
The Department of State is required to collect the federal
Social Security and Employer Identification numbers of
all licensees. The authority to request and maintain such
personal information is found in §5 of the Tax Law
and §3-503 of the General Obligations Law. Disclosure
by you is mandatory. The information is collected to enable
the Department of Taxation and Finance to identify individuals,
businesses and others who have been delinquent in filing
tax returns or may have underestimated their tax liabilities
and to generally identify persons affected by the taxes
administered by the Commissioner of Taxation and Finance.
It will be used for tax administration purposes and any
other purpose authorized by the Tax Law and may also be
used by child support enforcement agencies or their authorized
representatives of this or other states established pursuant
to Title IV-D of the Social Security Act, to establish,
modify or enforce an order of support, but will not be
available to the public. A written explanation is required
where no number is provided. This information will be maintained
in the Licensing Information System by the Director of
Administration and Management, at 41 State Street, Albany,
NY 12231-0001.
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