New York State requires every licensed real estate salesperson and broker to complete 22.5 hours of approved continuing education during each two-year license term. REEDU’s CE package covers all six mandated topics and the electives you need to reach the full 22.5 hours, in one enrollment.
Everything is online and self-paced. There is no live session to attend, no webcam, and no fixed schedule. Start at any hour, stop when you need to, and pick up where you left off. You receive a certificate for each course you complete, and your hours are reported to the Department of State.
Courses are approved by the New York Department of State. Once your hours are complete, you file your renewal through your own eAccessNY account.
One enrollment covers your entire New York renewal. Nine courses, 22.5 hours of approved instruction, every mandated topic included.
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Step 1
Check your expiration date. Your license term runs two years. The Department of State sends a postcard to your business address and an email to the address on your eAccessNY account when renewal opens, but the deadline is yours to track. You can confirm your expiration date any time through the DOS license lookup.
Step 2
Complete 22.5 hours of approved continuing education. All hours must be finished before your license expires. There is no grace period that lets you keep working while lapsed.
Step 3
Collect your certificates. REEDU issues a certificate for each course you complete and reports your hours to the Department of State. Keep your certificates — you are responsible for producing them if you are audited.
Step 4
Renew through eAccessNY. Log in to your eAccessNY account, complete the renewal application and pay the state fee. Your CE must be recorded before the renewal will process.
All 22.5 hours must be completed before your license expires. New York does not allow carryover credit, so hours earned beyond the requirement do not roll into your next term. Of the 22.5 hours, 12.5 are fixed to specific mandated topics and the remaining 10 are electives you choose.
Every licensed real estate salesperson and every licensed real estate broker in New York must complete 22.5 hours of approved continuing education within each two-year license term.
Brokers licensed for 15 years or more were once exempt. That exemption was removed by legislative amendment, and all previously exempt brokers have been required to complete continuing education since July 1st, 2021. If you stopped taking CE under the old exemption, you are no longer exempt.
If your license has already expired, you have two years from the expiration date to renew. You cannot perform any activity requiring a New York real estate license during that time.
New York real estate continuing education requirements for a standard renewal, showing each mandated topic, the hours the state requires, and the REEDU course that satisfies it.
| Mandated Topic | Required Hours | Course That Covers It | Total Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair housing and/or discrimination | 3.0 | Fair Housing Standards for Real Estate Professionals | 3.0 |
| Ethical business practices | 2.5 | Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice | 4.0 |
| Cultural competency | 2.0 | Cultural Competency | 2.0 |
| Implicit bias | 2.0 | Implicit Bias Training | 2.0 |
| Recent legal matters | 1.0 | New York Legal Matters | 1.0 |
| Law of agency | 2.0 | Agency History: A 360 View | 2.0 |
| Electives — your choice | 10.0 | Four elective courses included | 9 |
| Total Required | 22.5 | All 9 Online Courses | 23 |
 | Fair Housing Standards for Real Estate Professionals3 hours / Fair housing Covers the history, key principles and legal framework of fair housing law, and how anti discrimination rules apply to everyday practice — showings, advertising, tenant screening and client communication. |
 | Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice4 hours / Ethical business practices DOS #16119 The professional standards governing real estate practice, the duties licensees owe clients and customers, and how ethical obligations are applied and enforced. Runs 4 hours against a 2.5 hour requirement, so the balance counts as elective credit. |
 | Cultural Competency2 hours / Cultural competency DOS #16698 Examines cultural awareness and personal reflection in professional practice, including how language and cultural difference shape client relationships and service delivery. |
 | Implicit Bias Training2 hours / Implicit bias DOS #16697 Examines implicit bias and the difference between conscious and unconscious bias, and how both affect decision making in real estate transactions. |
 | Agency History: A 360 View2 hours / Law of agency DOS #16115 The evolution of agency representation and why it exists, covering the agency relationships a New York licensee can hold and the disclosure duties attached to each. At 2 hours it satisfies first time renewals as well as standard ones. |
 | New York Legal Matters1 hour / Recent legal matters DOS #16727 Legal issues governing the ethical and lawful practice of real estate in New York State, taught through case studies and current best practice. |
Everything is online and self-paced with no scheduled sessions to attend. Start a course, stop, come back a week later and your progress is where you left it. You’ll get a certificate for each course as you finish it, and your completed hours are reported directly to the New York Department of State — there’s nothing for you to file yourself.
 | A to Zs of Settlement3.5 hours / Elective Walks through the settlement process end to end, focusing on the challenges buyers face between signing the purchase agreement and closing. |
 | Social Media: A Roadmap for Ethical Practices4.5 hours / Elective The professional responsibilities that come with using social media for business and personal purposes, including advertising rules, disclosure, and the line between marketing and misrepresentation. |
 | Stay Compliant: Avoid Common Violations1 hour / Elective Helps licensees understand agency roles, recognize the violations that most often trigger disciplinary action, and uphold ethical standards in daily practice. |
Your renewal is filed with the state, not with REEDU. These are the official pages you’ll need along the way.
The NYS Department of State office that issues and renews your license.
New York requires 22.5 hours of approved continuing education during each two-year license term. This applies to both salespersons and brokers.
In contrast, a broker acts as an intermediary between buyers and sellers, facilitating transactions and negotiating deals. Brokers require more extensive education and licensing, allowing them to work independently and supervise salespeople. They have the authority to run their own business and hire salespeople, offering a broader range of services and expertise in their field.
Of the 22.5 hours, 11.5 are fixed: 3 hours of fair housing, 2.5 hours of ethical business practices, 2 hours of cultural competency, 2 hours of implicit bias, 1 hour of recent legal matters and 1 hour on the law of agency. The remaining 11 hours are electives you choose.
Every two years. Your 22.5 hours must be complete before your license expires, and the cycle restarts with each renewal.
Yes. Salespersons renewing for the first time must complete 2 hours on the law of agency instead of 1, which makes 12.5 mandated hours and 10 elective hours. The 22.5-hour total is the same.
Yes. All 22.5 hours can be completed through approved online self-paced courses. REEDU’s CE courses are online only — there is no live session, webcam or scheduled class time.
No. The 15-year broker exemption was removed by legislative amendment, and all previously exempt brokers have been required to complete continuing education since July 1st, 2021.
No. New York does not permit carryover credit. Hours completed beyond 22.5 do not count toward your next two-year term.
You cannot perform any activity requiring a New York real estate license once it expires, and there is no grace period. You have two years from the expiration date to complete your continuing education and renew before you would need to requalify.
Log in to your eAccessNY account, complete the renewal application and pay the state fee. Your completed hours must be recorded before the renewal will process.
