New York Real Estate CE Requirements 2026

New York requires 22.5 continuing education hours every 2 years to renew a real estate license. Mandatory hours: 11.5. Topics: Fair Housing, Ethical Business Practices, Recent Legal Matters, Law of Agency, Cultural Competency, Implicit Bias Training.

Regulator: New York State Department of State, Division of Licensing Services. Salesperson pre-license hours were 77; CE is what keeps that license alive.

McKissock and The CE Shop sell renewal packages. If the license is not producing wealth, New York investors have no CE deadline.

Salesperson hours increased from 75 to 77 in 2022. Background check via self-disclosure.

How many CE hours are required in New York?

New York requires 22.5 CE hours every 2 years.

Can I take New York CE online?

Yes, through New York State Department of State, Division of Licensing Services-approved providers. Confirm approval before you pay McKissock, The CE Shop, or any other school.