Transfer Your Real Estate License to New York: Reciprocity & Endorsement (2026)

Last verified: 2026-07-21 · source: New York State Department of State, Division of Licensing Services ↗

No — New York has no real estate reciprocity with any state. To practice there you re-qualify like a new applicant through the New York State Department of State, Division of Licensing Services: complete New York's pre-license education (77 hours) and pass its exam. Your out-of-state experience helps you study, not skip.

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Verdict

Full re-application required

The honest news first: there is no shortcut into New York. The productive framing — most of the qualifying education is available online and self-paced, your practice experience makes both the coursework and the exam substantially easier than they were the first time, and nothing stops you from starting the education before you move. The steps below are the new-applicant path, annotated for someone who has done this job before.

New York's CURRENT official position is no reciprocity: the live NYDOS salesperson FAQ (verified 2026-07-21) states 'The Department of State does not currently have reciprocity with any other state.' Historically NY listed ~9 reciprocity states (Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, West Virginia) through at least December 2022, but that program is discontinued per the current FAQ — do not present those states as active partners. No endorsement path exists today; out-of-state licensees must qualify like any applicant. An education waiver of the 77-hour course may be granted on written request, but the NY State exam remains mandatory for everyone. A sponsoring NY broker is required. Processing time not published.

New York requirements at a glance

Out-of-state real estate license transfer requirements for New York, verified 2026-07-21
Exam	None — no current reciprocity. All applicants, including out-of-state licensees, must pass the New York State salesperson examination. An education waiver of the 77-hour course may be granted on written request, but the state exam is never waived.
Training hours	77 hours
Additional requirements	Complete 77 hours of approved qualifying education, including a 2-hour fair housing / implicit-bias component Pass the New York State real estate salesperson licensing examination Secure a sponsoring New York licensed real estate broker (cannot operate independently) Apply through the eAccessNY online licensing system, qualifying by exam Out-of-state education requires a written education-waiver request; the state exam is still required
Fees	$65 (Initial salesperson application/license fee. Separate: $15 written exam scheduling fee via eAccessNY.)
Processing time	NYDOS does not publish an application processing-time range.

Step by step

Confirm New York's current requirements on the New York State Department of State, Division of Licensing Services website — rules change.
Submit the endorsement application to the New York State Department of State, Division of Licensing Services (application linked on this page).
Arrange license verification from your current state.
Complete 77 hours of approved qualifying education, including a 2-hour fair housing / implicit-bias component.
Pass the New York State real estate salesperson licensing examination.
Secure a sponsoring New York licensed real estate broker (cannot operate independently).
Apply through the eAccessNY online licensing system, qualifying by exam.
Out-of-state education requires a written education-waiver request; the state exam is still required.
Pay the fees ($65 (Initial salesperson application/license fee. Separate: $15 written exam scheduling fee via eAccessNY.)) and allow NYDOS does not publish an application processing-time range..

Official links

New York State Department of State, Division of Licensing Services ↗New York application ↗

Coming from a specific state?

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Frequently asked questions

Does my real estate license transfer to New York?

Do I have to retake real estate exams in New York?

None — no current reciprocity. All applicants, including out-of-state licensees, must pass the New York State salesperson examination. An education waiver of the 77-hour course may be granted on written request, but the state exam is never waived..

What does a New York real estate license cost an out-of-state applicant?

$65 (Initial salesperson application/license fee. Separate: $15 written exam scheduling fee via eAccessNY.) (Initial salesperson application/license fee. Separate: $15 written exam scheduling fee via eAccessNY.).

How long does the New York process take?

NYDOS does not publish an application processing-time range. — NYDOS does not publish an application processing-time range..

How many education hours does New York require if my license doesn't transfer?

77 hours of qualifying pre-license education, the same as any new applicant, followed by the licensing exam.

Sources

Primary sources only — official boards and compact commissions. Data last verified 2026-07-21.

NYDOS — Real Estate Salesperson FAQ ('The Department of State does not currently have reciprocity with any other state'; education waiver, exam still required) ↗ (accessed 2026-07-21)
NYDOS — Become a Real Estate Salesperson (77 qualifying hours; $65 application + $15 exam; eAccessNY) ↗ (accessed 2026-07-21)
NYDOS — Real Estate Salesperson (2-year term; must work under a sponsoring broker) ↗ (accessed 2026-07-21)
NYDOS — Real Estate Broker FAQ (identical 'does not currently have reciprocity' statement) ↗ (accessed 2026-07-21)

Reviewed by Billy Reiner, Editor · verified against primary sources 2026-07-21

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