New York Real Estate Continuing Education Requirements

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New York Real Estate Continuing Education Requirements

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What are the Real Estate Continuing Education requirements for New York?

Broker & Salespersons

22.5 CE hours total

Are there any subject area requirements for New York Real Estate CE?

Brokers & Salespersons

First Time Salespersons License Renewal

Implicit Bias: 2 CE hours
Cultural Competency: 2 CE hours
Fair Housing: 3 CE hours
Ethical Business Practices: 2.5 CE hours
Agency: 2 agency hours
Legal Matters: 1 CE hour
Electives: 10 CE hours

Second and Subsequent Renewals – Salespersons and Brokers

Implicit Bias: 2 CE hours
Cultural Competency: 2 CE hours
Fair Housing: 3 CE hours
Ethical Business Practices: 2.5 CE hours
Agency: 1 CE hour
Legal Matters: 1 CE hour
Electives: 11 CE hours

When does New York Real Estate CE have to be completed?

Every two years by the exact day of your license anniversary date

Can Real Estate CE courses be repeated?

Courses cannot be repeated more than once in a 2 year license term.

Can Real Estate CE course hours carry over to the next renewal cycle?

Excess credit hours may not be carried forward to the next license term.

What is the New York Real Estate license renewal process?

Three months prior to your license expiration date, you are sent an email and post card reminder that it's time to renew your real estate license. Both reminders provide you with written instructions on how to renew your license online through your eAccessNY account. Online renewal applications that meet the requirements will be approved immediately and licensees will receive their License and Photo ID Card within two to three weeks.

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What are the WebCE New York Real Estate CE course requirements?

WebCE courses are classified as distance education courses.
Students will not be able to complete the course until the student’s time in the course equals the number of approved credit hours for the course. Students must read the course material and answer each set of end-of-chapter quizzes with a score of at least 60 percent.
Final exams are not required for CE.
If the end-of-chapter quiz is not passed on the first attempt, students have an unlimited number of retakes.

What is the access period for WebCE New York Real Estate CE courses?

Courses must be completed within 180 days from the original date of purchase.

How often does WebCE report New York Real Estate CE course completions?

Students should keep a copy of their course completion certificate for three years in case of an audit by the Department. Although WebCE does report New York completions on a daily basis, the state does not retain these records.

Does WebCE supply a certificate of completion for New York Real Estate CE courses?

Online PDF certificates of completion are available to print immediately after the course is completed.

What are the New York Real Estate CE requirements for non-residents?

Non-residents are required to complete NY approved continuing education. The Department of State does not currently have reciprocity with any other state. If you complete education outside of New York, you must submit a written waiver request to the state.

Are there any CE exemptions?

The following are exempt from New York CE requirements:

Any attorney admitted to the New York State Bar who holds a real estate broker's license.

Effective July 1, 2021, all licensees are required to complete the new CE requirements, regardless of how long they’ve been licensed. The only group that is still exempt from the CE requirements are New York licensed attorneys who are also licensed as brokers.

Who to contact for additional questions

New York Department of State

Address: One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Ave., Albany, NY 12231-0001
Phone: (518) 474-4429
Fax: (518) 473-6648
Website: New York Department of State

This information is based on state laws and regulations and is subject to change. WebCE makes every effort to make sure this information is current and accurate, however, WebCE is not engaged in rendering legal or professional advice and shall not be held responsible for inaccuracies contained herein. We urge you to check with your state's licensing department for complete and current information about its licensing rules and requirements.

Last updated on 6/4/2024

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