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⚠️ Important: This comparison is based on published state licensing requirements and may not reflect recent changes. Reciprocity and transfer rules change frequently and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by state licensing boards. This tool is for research purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Always contact California Department of Real Estate (DRE) directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.
Everything you need to know about transferring your real estate agent license from New York to California
We could not confirm reciprocity status between these states. Contact California Department of Real Estate (DRE) to verify.
| Requirement | New York (NY) | California (CA) |
|---|---|---|
| Education Requirements● | 77 hours — 75-hour Salesperson Qualifying Course; 2-hour Fair Housing and/or Implicit Bias Course | 135 hours — Real Estate Principles (45 hrs, required); Real Estate Practice (45 hrs, required — must include implicit bias training as of Jan 1, 2024); One elective course (45 hrs); Real Estate Principles (required); Real Estate Practice (required, must include implicit bias and fair housing with interactive role-play component as of Jan 1, 2024); plus one elective from a list of 12 options |
| Exam Requirements | Provider: NYS Department of State, Division of Licensing Services (administered directly at DOS exam sites); Computer-based, multiple-choice; Salesperson Exam (combined: ~60% national, ~40% NY-specific), 75 questions, 70% to pass | Provider: CA DRE (administered directly); Computer-based, multiple-choice (4 answer choices per question); Salesperson Exam (combined), 150 questions, 70% to pass |
| Experience Requirements | Not available | Not available |
| Fees | Application Fee: $65; Exam Fee: $15 | Exam Fee: $100; Original License Fee: $350; Fingerprinting (LiveScan): $49 |
| Renewal / CE Requirements● | Period: 2 years; CE hours: 22.5; Fee: 65 | Period: 4 years; CE hours: 45; Fee: 350 |
Data verified as of 2026-04-02. Requirements may have changed since verification.
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.
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