New York has reciprocity with nine states, with each having different qualifications. Those nine states are Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Read on to learn all you need to know about real estate license reciprocity in New York.
New York Reciprocity New York has reciprocity agreements with: AK, CO, DC, GA, IL, IN, IA, KY, MA, MI, MN, MO, NE, NH, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, and WY.
New York Reciprocity New York has reciprocity agreements with: AK, CO, DC, GA, IL, IN, IA, KY, MA, MI, MN, MO, NE, NH, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, and WY.
Other Requirements Score 85 or higher on the MPRE within the accepted time frame. Complete an online course called the New York Law Course (NYLC). Pass an online test called the New York Law Exam (NYLE). Complete 50 hours of qualifying pro bono service (learn more).
The NYLE is administered online and offered four times per year. Please note you may not register for the NYLE until you have completed the NYLC. After an applicant has successfully completed the NYLC, the deadline to register for the NYLE is 30 days prior to the date of the NYLE.
All applicants who pass the bar examination must also take and pass the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE), administered by the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE), before they may be admitted to practice law in New York.
As of February 1, 2023, New York has ceased reciprocal agreements with other states. This means if you're licensed in another state and wish to practice in New York, you'll need to meet New York's specific licensing requirements, just like any new licensee.