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New York real estate salesperson exam guide.

Know 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-specific claim on this page is tied to current Department of State guidance.

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State-published baseline

Format
Multiple choice
Time
90 minutes
Fee
$15
Result
Pass or fail

No invented question count, passing percentage, or subject weighting.

Quick answer

What is the New York real estate salesperson exam format?

The New York real estate salesperson state exam is multiple choice, is based on the 77-hour pre-licensing curriculum, and allows 90 minutes after instructions. The current fee is $15. Results are reported as pass or fail, and a passing result is valid for two years. New York does not publish an official public question count, passing percentage, or subject weighting on its current exam page.

Start with the task in front of you

Find the answer you need now.

You do not need to read this page from top to bottom. Choose the situation that matches where you are today.

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.

Schedule 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.

Read the detailed scheduling guide

  1. Step 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Step 4: 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.

  5. Step 5: 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

Do not build a study plan around invented precision.

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 steps

If 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 plan

Need 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

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.

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How to schedule the exam

Follow the eAccessNY process without creating a duplicate account.

Read the guide

What to bring

Review identification, submission-summary, and calculator details.

Read the guide

What happens on exam day

Prepare for the site policies and the 90-minute testing window.

Read the guide

How results appear

Understand pass-or-fail reporting and result timing.

Read the guide

What to do after a failed attempt

Turn the result into a focused review and retake plan.

Read the guide

New York exam questions

Direct answers to the questions students ask most.

These answers separate current state facts from details that are commonly repeated without an official public source.

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 Department of State guidance does not publish an official question count. Be cautious with websites that present a count as an official current fact without a New York source.

What score do you need to pass the New York salesperson exam?

The Department of State does not publish an official public passing percentage on its current salesperson exam page. Results appear as pass or fail, without a numerical score.

How much does the New York real estate salesperson exam cost?

The current written examination fee listed by the New York Department of State is $15. Check the official page before scheduling because fees can change.

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?

You can schedule another examination through your eAccessNY account. The current public Department of State guidance does not state a fixed retake limit.

Is the school final the same as the New York state exam?

No. The school-administered proctored examination is required for satisfactory completion of the qualifying course. The Department of State written examination is a separate licensing requirement.

Turn exam facts into practice

Find weak subjects first, then practice decisions under time.

Start with one selected question from each curriculum subject. After review, use the 90-minute mixed simulation for pacing. Neither result is an official score or pass prediction.

Take the 19-subject sampler Start the 90-minute simulation