How many hours of pre-license education does New York require for real estate agents?

152 hours for Real Estate Broker; 77 hours for Real Estate Salesperson, Salesperson Pre-Licensure Qualifying Education (77 hours); 2 hours for Real Estate Salesperson, as set by the New York Department of State, Division of Licensing Services.

Is an exam required to get licensed in New York?

Yes. In addition to the required education hours, New York requires a licensing exam for one or more license classes.

Can I complete these hours online?

Yes. Our pre-license courses are delivered entirely online and self-paced, with a certificate of completion issued as soon as you finish.

How to get a Real Estate Broker license in New York

The New York Department of State, Division of Licensing Services sets the education you must complete before it will license you. Here is the exact requirement, by license class.

New York Department of State, Division of Licensing Services

Required hours by license class

Real Estate Broker

152 required hours

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Source: New York Department of State, Division of Licensing Services · verified 2026-09-03

Real Estate Salesperson · Salesperson Pre-Licensure Qualifying Education (77 hours)

77 required hours

An exam is required for one or more of these license classes — confirm which with the board.

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Source: New York Department of State, Division of Licensing Services · verified 2026-09-03

Real Estate Salesperson

2 required hours

Who this applies to: Applicants who have completed the 45-hour salesperson qualifying course (prior to July 1, 2008) and the 30-hour supplemental course

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Source: New York Department of State, Division of Licensing Services · verified 2026-09-03

Common questions

How many hours of pre-license education does New York require for real estate agents?: 152 hours for Real Estate Broker; 77 hours for Real Estate Salesperson, Salesperson Pre-Licensure Qualifying Education (77 hours); 2 hours for Real Estate Salesperson, as set by the New York Department of State, Division of Licensing Services.
Is an exam required to get licensed in New York?: Yes. In addition to the required education hours, New York requires a licensing exam for one or more license classes.
Can I complete these hours online?: Yes. Our pre-license courses are delivered entirely online and self-paced, with a certificate of completion issued as soon as you finish.

Already licensed? This page covers getting your first license. If you already hold one, New York real estate agents renewal requires 22.5 hours of continuing education — see New York real estate agents continuing education.