New York Real Estate Agent Continuing Education Requirements
New York real estate agents must complete 22.5 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by New York Department of State, Division of Licensing Services.
Applies to Real Estate Salesperson and Real Estate Broker, Standard CE — Subsequent Renewal (22.5 hrs, 11.5 mandatory + 11 elective).
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Getting licensed for the first time? New York requires 152 hours of pre-license education before you can apply.
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What New York requires of real estate agents
Set by New York Department of State, Division of Licensing Services
- CE hours required
- 22.5 hours
- per renewal 2 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- License classes
- Real Estate Salesperson and Real Estate Broker, Standard CE — Subsequent Renewal (22.5 hrs, 11.5 mandatory + 11 elective)
- Exam to renew
- Required
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The course New York real estate agents need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics New York Department of State, Division of Licensing Services requires.
- 2 license classes
22.5 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- Real Estate Salesperson and Real Estate Broker
- Standard CE — Subsequent Renewal (22.5 hrs, 11.5 mandatory + 11 elective)
Course for these classes is in board review.
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Required subject matter
Topics New York real estate agents must cover
New York Department of State, Division of Licensing Services requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
Cultural competencymin. 2 hours
Implicit bias trainingmin. 2 hours
Ethical business practicesmin. 2.5 hours
Recent legal mattersmin. 1 hour
Fair housing and/or discrimination in the sale or rental of real property or an interest in real propertymin. 3 hours
Law of agencymin. 2 hours
Fair Housing / Anti-Discriminationmin. 3 hours
Implicit Bias Awarenessmin. 2 hours
Electivesmin. 11 hours
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in New York
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 22.5 hours and topics New York Department of State, Division of Licensing Services requires.
- Step 2
Complete it online, at your pace
Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.
- Step 3
Download your certificate instantly
Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.
- Step 4
Renew with the board
Keep your certificate — the board verifies completion on renewal or audit. Then renew every 2 years through the board.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your New York real estate agent license.
Questions New York real estate agents ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do New York real estate agents need?
- New York real estate agents must complete 22.5 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by New York Department of State, Division of Licensing Services.
- Which license classes does the New York real estate agents CE requirement apply to?
- The 22.5 hours requirement applies to: Real Estate Salesperson and Real Estate Broker, Standard CE — Subsequent Renewal (22.5 hrs, 11.5 mandatory + 11 elective).
- What topics are required for New York real estate agents continuing education?
- New York Department of State, Division of Licensing Services requires coverage of: Cultural competency (2 hours); Implicit bias training (2 hours); Ethical business practices (2.5 hours); Recent legal matters (1 hour); Fair housing and/or discrimination in the sale or rental of real property or an interest in real property (3 hours); Law of agency (2 hours); Fair Housing / Anti-Discrimination (3 hours); Implicit Bias Awareness (2 hours); Electives (11 hours).
- Is an exam required to renew a New York real estate agents license?
- Yes — New York Department of State, Division of Licensing Services requires an examination as part of renewal in addition to continuing education.
- Can New York real estate agents complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the New York requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official New York real estate agents licensing resources
- New York Department of State, Division of Licensing Services
The New York board that licenses real estate agents and sets the CE rule.
Requirements on this page come from New York Department of State, Division of Licensing Services’s published rules and were last verified on September 10, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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