School examination
Required
New York requires you to pass a school-administered proctored final exam in addition to the Department of State salesperson exam.
Source: NYS Department of State, Salesperson Frequently Asked QuestionsCurrent New York exam guide
New York real estate salesperson exam guide.
How to schedule, what to bring, which site rules apply, how the 90-minute exam works, where results appear, and what to do next. Every state fact on this page comes from current Department of State guidance and links to it.
State-published baseline
- Format
- Multiple choice
- Time
- 90 minutes
- Fee
- $15
- Result
- Pass or fail
Current public DOS exam guidance does not specify a question count, passing percentage, or subject weighting. We do not present third-party figures as official requirements.
Quick answer
What is the New York real estate salesperson exam format?
The New York real estate salesperson exam is a multiple-choice test based on the 77-hour pre-licensing curriculum. You get 90 minutes after the instructions, and the fee is $15. Results are pass or fail only, and a pass stays valid for two years. Current public DOS exam guidance does not specify a question count, passing percentage, or subject weighting.
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1I need to scheduleUnderstand the eAccessNY stepsSee what the state requires before you choose an appointment and what to save after scheduling.Open this section 2My exam is soonUse the exam-day checklistConfirm your identification, printed submission summary, calculator, location, and current site policies.Open this section 3I am still studyingCover all 19 subjectsUse the curriculum map first, then spend more review time on missed and uncertain practice answers.Open this section 4I received my resultChoose the correct next stepLearn what pass or fail means, where results appear, and what action follows each outcome.Open this section
Verified exam facts
The numbers New York actually publishes.
Each fact links to the state page used for review. The school examination and state written examination remain separate requirements.
State examination format
Multiple choice
The New York salesperson exam is a multiple-choice test based on the 77-hour prelicensing curriculum.
Source: NYS Department of State, Become a Real Estate SalespersonState examination time
90 minutes
You get 1.5 hours (90 minutes) to finish the New York salesperson exam, counted from the end of the instructions.
Source: NYS Department of State, Become a Real Estate SalespersonWritten examination fee
$15
The New York salesperson exam fee is $15.
Source: NYS Department of State, Become a Real Estate SalespersonResult reporting
Pass or fail
New York reports salesperson exam results as pass or fail only. You do not receive a numerical score.
Source: NYS Department of State, Become a Real Estate SalespersonPassed result validity
2 years
A passed New York salesperson exam result is valid for two years, so apply for the license within that window.
Source: NYS Department of State, Become a Real Estate SalespersonSchedule through results
Know what happens at each stage.
Use this as an orientation, then rely on the details shown in your own eAccessNY appointment and the current official page.
Open official eAccessNYUse your existing account if you have one. Need testing modifications? Call DOS before scheduling.
Read the detailed scheduling guideStep 1: Before scheduling
Use the correct eAccessNY account
A first-time applicant who has never been licensed and has not scheduled an exam creates an account. Someone who already has an account or license should access the existing record instead of creating a duplicate.
Step 2: When scheduling
Choose the salesperson examination and save the details
Schedule online through eAccessNY, review the examination policies, pay the current $15 fee, and print the Summary of Your Submission. That page includes the exam information and candidate number.
Step 3: Before the appointment
Recheck the appointment and official site rules
Use eAccessNY to review the scheduled details. Confirm the location, time, accepted identification, and current Department of State policies before traveling.
Step 4: If plans change
Check the rescheduling deadline
DOS allows rescheduling at least six days before your scheduled exam date. In eAccessNY, open View Scheduled Exam Details and use Reschedule. Outside that timeframe, DOS says to wait until the exam date has passed and make a new appointment. Check the current DOS FAQ before changing your plans.
Step 5: During the examination
Use the 90 minutes deliberately
The multiple-choice examination is based on the 77-hour pre-licensing curriculum. The 90-minute clock begins after the instructions conclude.
Step 6: After the examination
Check eAccessNY for pass or fail
New York posts results online after the Exam Unit receives and scores them. Results are not provided by phone and do not include a numerical score.
Exam-day checklist
Bring what is required. Leave prohibited items behind.
Check the official page and your appointment again before leaving. Site policies and accepted-document details can change.
Bring
- Current, government-issued, signature-bearing photo identification from the Department of State list
- The printed Summary of Your Submission created when you scheduled through eAccessNY
- A permitted calculator if you choose to use one
New York Mobile ID is currently accepted only at Albany, Buffalo, Hauppauge, and New York City written-exam locations.
Permitted calculator
- Battery or solar powered
- Silent
- Nonprinting
- No alphabetic keyboard
Phones, beepers, and other electronic devices must be turned off during the examination. A phone calculator is not a permitted substitute.
Do not bring
- Books, dictionaries, notes, and other reference material
- Large bags and briefcases
- Food, beverages, and smoking at the site
- Visitors, guests, and children
- Firearms
Published by New York
Use these as current exam facts.
- The written examination is multiple choice.
- It is based on the 77-hour pre-licensing curriculum.
- Candidates receive 90 minutes after instructions.
- The current examination fee is $15.
- Results are reported as pass or fail.
- A passing result is valid for two years.
Not publicly stated
What current DOS exam guidance does not specify.
The current public salesperson exam guidance does not provide:
- An official public question count
- An official public passing percentage
- An official public subject weighting or scored blueprint
- A numerical score for an individual result
Results and next steps
A result tells you what to do next.
Check eAccessNY rather than calling for a score. New York reports pass or fail and does not provide a numerical result.
If the result is pass
The passing result remains valid for two years. It does not create a license by itself. Complete the license-application pathway, including broker sponsorship and Department of State review, while the result remains valid.
See the application stepsIf the result is fail
Schedule another examination through eAccessNY. Before retaking, use missed and uncertain practice answers to select the subjects that need relearning. The current public guidance does not state a fixed retake limit.
Build a focused retake planNeed testing modifications?
Do not schedule the examination first. The Department of State directs people who require testing modifications to call 518-474-4429 and follow its special-testing process.
School exam versus state exam
Two examinations, two different requirements.
School-administered examination
- Who administers it?
- Your approved qualifying-course provider
- Why does it matter?
- It is required for satisfactory course completion.
- Where do policies come from?
- Ask the approved provider about its examination procedures.
Department of State written examination
- Who administers it?
- New York State Department of State
- Why does it matter?
- Passing it is a separate requirement in the license pathway.
- What is publicly stated?
- Multiple choice, 90 minutes, $15, and pass-or-fail reporting.
Detailed exam guides
Go deeper without searching the whole site.
Each guide answers one exam question in full and links back to the state material used for review.
What the exam tests
Separate published state facts from unsupported exam claims.
Read the guideHow to schedule the exam
Follow the eAccessNY process without creating a duplicate account.
Read the guideWhat to bring
Review identification, submission-summary, and calculator details.
Read the guideWhat happens on exam day
Prepare for the site policies and the 90-minute testing window.
Read the guideHow results appear
Understand pass-or-fail reporting and result timing.
Read the guideWhat to do after a failed attempt
Turn the result into a focused review and retake plan.
Read the guideNew York exam questions
Direct answers to the questions students ask most.
Short answers based on the Department of State's own guidance, with unofficial numbers labeled as unofficial.
What is the New York real estate salesperson exam format?
The Department of State describes the written examination as multiple choice and based on the 77-hour pre-licensing curriculum. Candidates receive 90 minutes after the instructions conclude.
How many questions are on the New York real estate salesperson exam?
The current public DOS salesperson exam guidance does not specify a question count. You may see 75 questions on other sites, but the DOS pages linked here do not confirm that figure. Prepare across the curriculum and use the official 90-minute time limit for pacing practice.
What score do you need to pass the New York salesperson exam?
The current public DOS salesperson exam guidance does not specify a passing percentage. The DOS pages linked here do not confirm the often-repeated 70% figure. DOS reports your result as pass or fail, without a numerical score. A practice score is a review signal, not an official passing standard.
How much does the New York real estate salesperson exam cost?
The New York real estate salesperson exam fee is $15, paid when you schedule through eAccessNY. The $65 license application fee is separate.
What identification should I bring to the exam?
Bring current, government-issued, signature-bearing photo identification from the Department of State list. Also bring the printed Summary of Your Submission from eAccessNY. New York Mobile ID is currently accepted only at the Albany, Buffalo, Hauppauge, and New York City written-exam locations.
Can I use a calculator on the New York salesperson exam?
Yes. The Department of State permits a battery-powered or solar-powered calculator that is silent, nonprinting, and does not contain an alphabetic keyboard.
What happens if I fail the New York real estate salesperson exam?
Schedule another exam through your eAccessNY account and pay the $15 fee again. The current public DOS guidance does not state a fixed retake limit. Review missed and uncertain practice answers before booking another attempt.
How do I reschedule my New York real estate exam?
Open View Scheduled Exam Details in eAccessNY and use Reschedule at least six days before your scheduled exam date. Outside that timeframe, DOS says to wait until the exam date has passed and make a new appointment. Check the current DOS FAQ for the policy before rescheduling.
Is the school final the same as the New York state exam?
No. Your school gives a proctored final exam to complete the 77-hour course. The Department of State written exam is a separate requirement you schedule yourself through eAccessNY.
Turn exam facts into practice
Find topics to review. Then practice under time.
Try one question from each curriculum subject to spot rules worth revisiting. One answer cannot establish your strength in a whole subject. After reviewing, use the free 90-minute practice exam to work on pacing. Neither activity gives an official score or predicts a pass.