Renew NY Real Estate Salesperson License, Two-Year Term
Summary
The New York Division of Licensing Services provides guidance on renewing real estate salesperson licenses. Licenses are valid for two years, with renewal reminders sent three months prior via email and postcard. Licensees must have a sponsoring broker and are encouraged to renew online through the eAccessNY portal.
What changed
The New York Division of Licensing Services outlines the process for renewing real estate salesperson licenses. Licenses expire after two years, and renewal reminders are sent three months prior. The Division strongly encourages online renewal through eAccessNY for faster processing, though paper applications remain available. Licensees must maintain a sponsoring broker relationship to be eligible for renewal. Name or address changes require submission of Change Notice DOS-1473.
Real estate salespersons in New York should ensure their eAccessNY accounts are active and monitor for renewal reminders. Paper applications must include name, license number, address, and expiration date to avoid rejection. The Division provides multilingual support for change notices in 12 languages including Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and Russian.
What to do next
- Log into eAccessNY account to renew license online
- Ensure active sponsoring broker relationship exists
- Submit Change Notice DOS-1473 for name or address updates
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Renew or Update Real Estate Salesperson License
How to renew or update your Real Estate Salesperson License.
Renew or Update Real Estate Salesperson License
Renew
A Real Estate Salesperson license is good for two years. Your license expiration date is printed on the license.
Three months prior to your license expiration date, you are sent an email and post card reminder that it's time to renew your real estate license. Both reminders provide you with written instructions on how to renew your license online through your eAccessNY account.
You must have a sponsoring broker to be eligible for license renewal.
Create My Account
For New Licensee or Registrant
Access My Account
For Licensee or Registrant with an Active Account
For a faster and easier process, the Division of Licensing Services encourages applicants to apply online. Using online services provides a quicker turn-around time on your application and updates and it allows you to view and access your license records throughout the license process. If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact our office at [email protected] or 518-474-4429. Please note that if you submit a paper application, you must include your name, license number (UID), address, and expiration date. Inaccurate information will cause your application to be returned to you.
Update
To update your personal name, download, complete and submit the Change Notice (DOS-1473) to the address on the form.
All other transactions must be performed through your eAccessNY account.
Required when changing a name or address
Translations: (Spanish/Español) (Haitian-Creole/Kreyòl Ayisyen) (Italian/Italiano) (Korean/한국어) (Russian/Pусский) (Chinese/中文) (Bengali/বাংলা) (Arabic/العَرَبِي) (French/Française) (Polish/Polski) (Urdu/اردو) (Yiddish/אידיש)
Traducción al español (Spanish) Download
Tradiksyon kreyòl ayisyen (Haitian Creole) Download
Traduzione italiana (Italian) Download
한국어 번역 (Korean) Download
Перевод на русский язык (Russian) Download
中文翻譯 (Chinese) Download
বাংলা (Bengali) Download
العَرَبِي (Arabic) Download
Traduction française (French) Download
Polski (Polish) Download
اردو (Urdu) Download
אידיש (Yiddish) Download
FAQs
Contact Contact the Division of Licensing Services
Have a question regarding your license? First, see if your questions are answered in the FAQs above. Otherwise, contact us here!
Mailing Information:
NYS Department of State Division of Licensing Services
PO Box 22001
Albany NY 12201-2001
Please note: If you utilize express services or next day ground services such as UPS, Federal Express, DHL, etc. you should use the physical address of the building.
Albany Physical Address
Division of Licensing Services
1 Commerce Plaza 99 Washington Avenue, 6th Floor
Albany, NY 12231
Phone Information:
General Information (518) 474-4429
Security Guard and Armored Car Guard Information (518) 474-7569
Call Center Representatives are available from 8:45am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday except on Legal Holidays.
Deaf, hard of hearing and speech-disabled callers, please use 7-1-1
For all other inquiries, email Licensing Services
Visitor & Customer Service Center Information:
Below is a listing of Licensing Customer Service Centers and the hours of operation. Please monitor this page for updates to office hours, guidelines and or any closures.
Albany:
NYS Department of State Division of Licensing Services
1 Commerce Plaza 99 Washington Avenue, 6th Floor
Albany, NY 12231
Customer Service hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am to 4:30pm
Apostille Service hours: Monday **** – Friday 9:00am to 4:15pm ****
Albany Parking
Limited on street metered parking is available for 1 Commerce Plaza in Albany. The Office of General Services has various parking lots throughout downtown Albany which have limited visitor parking. To find out more information about the OGS lots, please visit their website.
New York City:
NYS Department of State
Division of Licensing Services
123 William St. 2nd Fl. New York, NY 10038-3804
Customer Service hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am to 4:30pm
Apostille Service hours: Monday **** – Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm ****
Binghamton:
NYS Department of State
Division of Licensing Services
State Office Building
44 Hawley Street, Room 1506
Binghamton, NY 13901-4455
(518) 474-4429
Customer Service Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm & 12:45pm - 4:00pm
Buffalo:
NYS Department of State
Division of Licensing Services
295 Main Street, 8th Floor, Suite 821
Buffalo, NY 14203
(518) 474-4429
Customer Service Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm & 12:45pm - 4:00pm
Hauppauge:
NYS Department of State
Division of Licensing Services
State Office Building
250 Veterans Memorial Highway
Hauppauge, NY 11788-5519
(518) 474-4429
Customer Service Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm & 12:45pm - 4:00pm
Utica:
NYS Department of State
Division of Licensing Services
State Office Building
207 Genesee Street Utica, NY 13501-2812
Customer Service hours: Monday – Friday 9:00am-12:00pm & 12:45pm-4:00pm
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