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Pocket card

A credential issued by the New York Department of State that identifies a real estate licensee and, for a salesperson, the sponsoring broker.

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What does Pocket card mean?

A credential issued by the New York Department of State that identifies a real estate licensee and, for a salesperson, the sponsoring broker.

Exam cue: The card contains the licensee's photo, name and business address, includes the sponsoring broker's information for a salesperson, and must be shown on demand.

What does it look like in a question?

New York example

A salesperson changes sponsoring brokers and obtains an updated licensing record and credential through the Department of State process.

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What should you not confuse it with?

A pocket card proves licensure and association. It does not let a salesperson work independently of a representative broker.

Related license law terms

Article 12-AThe part of New York Real Property Law that regulates real estate brokers and salespersons.Article 78 proceedingA court proceeding used to seek review of certain actions or determinations by a New York state or local body.Blind advertisementA real estate advertisement that fails to identify the broker or brokerage as required by New York advertising rules.ComminglingMixing client funds or property with a broker's own funds or property.ConversionWrongful exercise of control over another person's money or property that seriously interferes with that person's rights.EscrowMoney, documents or property held under stated conditions until a transaction event occurs.
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