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Real Estate License Exam

New York Real Estate License Exam Requirements

77 hours of pre-licensing education. Exam administered by eAccessNY (state-administered). Licensed by the New York Department of State.

Exam Details

Licensing BodyNew York Department of State
Exam ProvidereAccessNY (state-administered)
Pre-Licensing Hours77 hours
National Questions75 questions
National Passing Score70%
Exam Fee$15
Application Fee$65

Key Notes for NY

New York administers its own exam online through eAccessNY. 77 hours pre-licensing. Exam can be taken online (proctored remotely).

How to Prepare for the New York Real Estate Exam

After completing your 77-hour pre-licensing course, dedicate 2–3 weeks to exam-specific practice before scheduling your eAccessNY (state-administered) appointment. Focus on the topics most commonly missed: commission and proration calculations, agency law (fiduciary duties, dual agency rules), Fair Housing Act protected classes, and contract law (offer, acceptance, consideration, contingencies). VoltExam lets you start practice in the browser, review explanations by topic, and test your readiness before booking your state exam.

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Practice for the New York real estate exam

Use this state guide to plan your licensing steps, then drill national and state real estate topics in your browser with calculator tools. Web access and native app purchases are separate.

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