NY Real Estate CE Requirements 2026
Everything You Need to Know About NY’s 22.5-Hour Renewal
New York requires all licensed real estate salespersons and brokers to complete 22.5 hours of CE every 2 years as a condition of license renewal.
The 22.5-Hour Breakdown
- 3 hours — Fair Housing and/or discrimination
- 1 hour — Ethical business practices
- 1 hour — Recent legal matters (NY law)
- 2.5 hours — Agency relationships
- 15 hours — Elective topics (DOS-approved)
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- ✅ Classes always available — no waiting for a start date
- ✅ Evening: Tue & Thu, 6:00–10:00 PM (in-person or Zoom)
- ✅ Online self-paced — finish at your own speed
- ✅ DOS credit reported automatically — you don’t have to do anything extra
- ✅ Certificate same day you complete
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Related New York Real Estate Course Resources
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Main St Success FAQ
How many CE hours does NY require?
New York requires 22.5 CE hours for most real estate license renewals.
What topics are mandatory?
The renewal package includes required topics like fair housing, ethics, agency, and other current DOS-required subjects.
Why link this page into the course pages?
Because requirement-intent searchers often convert once they understand what they need and where to get it.