How to Schedule the New York Real Estate Salesperson Exam

Do not create a second account if you already have an eAccessNY record. If you need testing modifications, the Department of State says not to schedule an ordinary appointment first. Call 518-474-4429 and follow its instructions.

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This guide uses the New York State Department of State salesperson page for the online scheduling requirement, eAccessNY links, testing modifications, exam fee, identification, confirmation page, exam format, and timing. The Department's salesperson FAQ supplies the account-creation and “Apply to Take an Exam” workflow, exam-detail retrieval, and current rescheduling window. The Department's exam-sites page is the official location reference. The current 77-hour curriculum defines the exam's subject boundary. These sources were checked on August 27, 2026.

Before you schedule

Prepare the account and appointment details before opening the portal.

Confirm whether you already have an eAccessNY account

Create an account only if you are a first-time new applicant who has never been licensed and has not scheduled an exam through eAccessNY.

Use an existing account if you:

• previously created an eAccessNY account
• already scheduled a real estate exam
• currently hold or previously held a New York real estate license
• already have a user ID connected to Department licensing records

The Department's FAQ warns an existing user not to create another account. Your user ID is your email address. If you cannot remember the account information, use the password-recovery process or contact Licensing Services instead of starting a second record.

Decide whether you need testing modifications

This decision comes before ordinary scheduling. The Department says a person who requires testing modifications should not schedule an exam and should call 518-474-4429 instead.

Explain what you are requesting and follow the Department's current documentation and scheduling directions. Do not book a standard seat and assume the site can redesign the appointment when you arrive.

Review the official exam-site information

Use the Department's current Real Estate Salesperson Exam Sites page, then compare the appointments actually offered in eAccessNY. Locations and availability can change, so a static list in an older article or screenshot should not control your decision.

Consider:

• realistic travel time at the appointment hour
• parking or public transportation
• the current accepted-ID rules
• whether you can arrive without relying on a tight connection
• whether the date leaves enough time for full-curriculum review

The best appointment is one you can reach reliably and prepare for responsibly.

Have a payment method ready

The current written exam fee is $15 per scheduled attempt. The live portal controls the payment choices offered for an online exam appointment.

Read the payment screen before submitting. Do not click the submit control repeatedly while a payment is processing.

Step-by-step eAccessNY scheduling process

Portal wording and screen design can change. The navigation labels below are the current Department-published labels, while the portal itself should control any later screen-specific instruction.

Step 1: Create an account if you are truly a new user

From the Department's salesperson page, choose “Create My Account” for a new licensee or registrant.

On the create-account page:

1. Enter the requested details.
2. Preview the information.
3. Correct anything that does not match your legal records.
4. Save the registration.
5. Look for the email titled “Temporary NYDOS Password.”
6. Follow the email instructions to replace the temporary password with a permanent password.

Use an email address you control and monitor. It becomes your user ID and connects the exam, result, and later online application workflow.

Check the junk or spam folder if the temporary-password message does not appear. The Department FAQ says the temporary password should ordinarily arrive within five minutes, but email delivery can vary. Do not solve a delayed message by creating another account.

Step 2: Sign in through “Access My Account”

Use the existing-account link on the Department's salesperson page. Enter the email address associated with the record and your current password.

If you have forgotten the password, use the portal's recovery process. If you cannot remember the user ID or the answer to the secret question, the Department FAQ directs you to contact customer service rather than create a new account.

Step 3: Choose “Apply to Take an Exam”

From the eAccessNY main menu, select “Apply to Take an Exam.” The Department FAQ says you must accept the exam policies to continue.

Read those policies at the time of scheduling. They govern the appointment you are making and can be updated after an article is published.

Confirm that you are applying for the salesperson exam, not a broker exam or another license type. Similar menu language is not a reason to rush through the selection.

Step 4: Follow the portal prompts for the appointment

Choose from the salesperson exam dates, sites, and times the portal currently makes available. Review every item before payment:

• exam type
• appointment date
• appointment time
• site name and address
• candidate details
• fee
• exam policies

The Department does not publish one universal wait time for an appointment. Availability can differ by date and location. Use the live portal rather than a promise that a particular city will always have a seat within a fixed number of days.

Step 5: Pay the exam fee and submit once

Complete the payment requested by eAccessNY. The current written-exam fee is $15.

Before submitting, check the date, site, and applicant information again. After submission, save evidence of the transaction. If the page appears stalled, avoid making repeated submissions until you confirm whether the first one went through.

Step 6: Print and save the Summary of Your Submission

The Department calls the scheduling confirmation page the “Summary of Your Submission.” It contains the exam information and candidate number, and the Department currently requires candidates to bring the printed page to the exam.

Keep it in more than one place:

• print the required exam-day copy
• save a PDF or screenshot for reference
• note the appointment in your calendar
• keep the candidate number with your study records

A calendar entry alone does not replace the printed page required by the Department.

Step 7: Verify the appointment in eAccessNY

Return to the main menu and use “View Scheduled Exam Details.” The Department FAQ identifies this function as the place to retrieve exam details if the confirmation page was not printed or was lost.

Check the record immediately and again before exam day. Confirm:

• your name
• the salesperson exam type
• date and time
• site and address
• candidate number

If something is wrong, use the Department's current contact or rescheduling process. Do not wait until check-in at the test site to raise an account or appointment issue.

What scheduling does not require or accomplish

A sponsoring broker is not listed as an exam-scheduling prerequisite

The current Department exam-scheduling instructions do not list a sponsoring broker as a requirement for booking the salesperson exam. Broker sponsorship is required for the license application after the exam requirement is met.

Scheduling does not complete the license application

An exam appointment and a license application are different transactions. Passing the exam is still followed by sponsorship, the application and fee, principal-broker authorization for the standard online route, and Department review.

Scheduling does not publish hidden exam facts

The Department currently states that the exam is multiple choice, based on the 77-hour curriculum, and allows 1.5 hours after instructions conclude. Its salesperson page does not publish a question count, numerical passing score, or subject-by-subject question distribution.

An appointment is not a readiness decision made by the state

The portal lets you choose from available appointments. It does not assess whether your understanding is strong enough. Use mixed practice and your weakest subjects to decide whether the date is responsible for you.

If you need to reschedule

The current Department FAQ says to sign in, choose “View Scheduled Exam Details,” and use the “Reschedule” button while you are within the allowable window. It describes that window as six days before the currently scheduled exam date.

If you are outside the allowable window, the FAQ says you must wait until the exam date has passed and make a new appointment. Check the live policy before acting because scheduling rules can change.

Rescheduling deserves its own careful workflow. Preserve the new confirmation and verify that the old date is no longer the active appointment.

What to bring after you schedule

The Department currently requires two items for the state salesperson exam:

1. Current government-issued signature identification that is photo-bearing and appears on the Department's accepted list.
2. The printed Summary of Your Submission from eAccessNY.

The accepted list currently includes several types of government identification and has a location-specific rule for New York Mobile ID. Read the live list before leaving home rather than assuming any photo card is accepted everywhere.

The Department permits only a battery- or solar-powered calculator that is silent, nonprinting, and has no alphabetic keyboard. Current site policy bars reference materials, dictionaries, large bags, and briefcases from the testing room.

For the full checklist, use the site's exam-day guide before your appointment.

Scheduling problems and the safest next action

A scheduling checklist

• Confirm whether an eAccessNY account already exists.
• Use the same email and legal identity across course, exam, and application records.
• Handle any testing-modification request before ordinary scheduling.
• Review the current official exam-sites page.
• Sign in and choose “Apply to Take an Exam.”
• Select the salesperson exam.
• Read and accept the current exam policies.
• Review the date, time, site, applicant details, and fee.
• Submit payment once.
• Print and save the Summary of Your Submission.
• Verify the appointment through “View Scheduled Exam Details.”
• Add travel and arrival time to the calendar.
• Recheck the current identification and site rules before exam day.

Frequently asked questions

Where do you schedule the New York real estate salesperson exam?

Schedule it online through eAccessNY. The Department's salesperson page provides separate links to create a new account or access an existing account.

What menu option starts the exam application?

After signing in, choose “Apply to Take an Exam” from the eAccessNY main menu and follow the current instructions.

How much does it cost to schedule the exam?

The current written-exam fee is $15 for each scheduled attempt.

Do you need a sponsoring broker before scheduling?

The Department's current exam-scheduling instructions do not list sponsorship as a prerequisite. Sponsorship is required for the salesperson license application.

Do you need an eAccessNY account?

Yes. The Department says applicants must have an eAccessNY account to schedule the salesperson exam online and to view scheduled details and results.

Should you create a new account if you forgot your password?

No. Use password recovery or contact the Department. A user with an existing licensing or exam record should not create a second account.

How do you request testing modifications?

Do not schedule an ordinary appointment first. Call the Department at 518-474-4429 and follow its current instructions.

What is the Summary of Your Submission?

It is the confirmation page produced by eAccessNY for the scheduled exam. It contains the appointment information and candidate number. The Department currently requires a printed copy at the exam site.

Can you retrieve exam details after scheduling?

Yes. Sign in and choose “View Scheduled Exam Details” from the main menu.

Can you reschedule the exam?

The current FAQ allows online rescheduling through “View Scheduled Exam Details” while the appointment is within the allowable reschedule period, described as six days before the exam date. Outside that period, it directs the applicant to wait until the date passes and make a new appointment.

How long is the exam?

The Department currently allows 1.5 hours after instructions conclude.

What to do next

Save the confirmation, then work through the 19-subject study guide and use free practice to identify weak areas. Read What the 77-Hour Course Covers if the curriculum boundary is unclear, and use the course-versus-state-exam comparison if you are unsure which exam you scheduled.

Sources and verification notes

The workflow and logistics in this article were checked on August 27, 2026. Portal labels, appointment inventory, locations, fees, policies, and contact procedures can change. The live eAccessNY screens and Department pages control the appointment.

1. New York State Department of State, Become a Real Estate Salesperson. Online scheduling requirement, eAccessNY account links, testing modifications, fee, confirmation, identification, exam rules, timing, and results.
2. New York State Department of State, Real Estate Salesperson Frequently Asked Questions. Account creation, temporary password, “Apply to Take an Exam,” scheduled details, account recovery, and rescheduling.
3. New York State Department of State, Real Estate Salesperson Exam Sites. Current official site information.
4. New York State Department of State, Real Estate Salesperson 77-Hour Curriculum. Official subject boundary for the state examination.

This article provides general scheduling guidance. It does not reserve an appointment or replace the live eAccessNY instructions and current Department of State policies.