Additional Information
As of September 21, 2022, as part of the 22.5 hours of continuing education required to renew both real estate salespersons and brokers are required to complete at least 2 hours of instruction pertaining to implicit bias awareness and at least 2 hours of cultural competency training. Implicit bias is defined as the attitudes or stereotypes that affect an individual’s understanding, actions, and decisions in an unconscious manner. Cultural competency is defined as understanding cultural norms, preferences, and challenges within our diverse communities.
As of July 1, 2021, the 15-year real estate broker continuing education exemption was removed and all brokers are required to complete continuing education.
You can view our New York DOS approval at https://appext20.dos.ny.gov/nydos/searchByName.do by selecting "Search by Organization" and searching for "Empire Learning".
Regulatory Agency
New York Dept. of State
Division of Licensing Services
Phone: (518) 474-4429
Website: www.dos.ny.gov/licensing
CE Requirements: Salesperson | Broker
Renewal Information
After completing the continuing education requirements, your license can be renewed 90 days prior to your license expiration date online at http://www.dos.ny.gov/licensing/eaccessny.html. Please note that during the license renewal application you will be asked if your continuing education requirements have been met. Make sure to select Yes if you have completed your CE requirements.
If a licensee answers Yes, the renewal will be processed without further action needed. If a licensee answers No, either on purpose or accident, a hold is placed on the renewal until the student submits proof of CE in certificate form. You will then need to provide copies of your course completion certificates which can be accessed on your My Account page.
Licensees answering Yes may be randomly audited and asked to provide completion certificates.
