Important Information Regarding Changes to NY Real Property Law

On December 21, 2022, new educational standards went into effect for applicants seeking a new license as a real estate broker or salesperson. As a result of these additional requirements, for both new brokers and salespersons(following links for FAQs) the state no longer has direct reciprocity with other states.

If you’re currently licensed and obtained your license by reciprocity, before December 21, 2022, this change does not impact you or the status of your license.  You do not need to take additional qualifying coursework to maintain your current license. To renew your license, you must satisfy the new continuing education standards (please follow links above for requirements).

For new applicants, (i.e., those applying after December 21, 2022), if you completed your qualifying education out of state, you should request a waiver and provide a course description, proof of course completion, and a detailed outline listing the topics and hours completed.  You will be notified of missing course work and our staff will work with you to find an available course to satisfy any missing components.

If you completed qualifying education outside of New York State, you may request a waiver of the course(s) required for a New York State license.

To request a waiver, you must submit:

• A course description
• Proof of course completion
• A detailed outline listing the topics and hours completed

The request and documentation can be emailed to dosedmailing@dos.ny.gov.