Chapter 1: License Law and
Regulations Exam Questions and
Answers 100% PASS
NYS Department of State—ANSWER---The Department of State is primarily responsible for
issuing real estate licenses, pocket cards, and handing down disciplinary action.
Article 12-A of the NYS Real Property Law outlines the roles/duties of the Department of
State.
Attorney General—ANSWER---According to Article 12-A (NYS Real Property Law), the
Attorney General shall prosecute criminal actions for violations of the Real Property Law.
New York Court of Appeals—ANSWER---The New York Court of Appeals is the highest court
in New York State
Misdemeanor—ANSWER---According to section 442-e of the NYS Real Property Law:
"Any person who violates any provision of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. The
commission of a single act prohibited by this article shall constitute a violation hereof."
, Violations of the Real Property Law—ANSWER---The Department of State may suspend or
revoke a real estate salesperson or broker's license for violations of the Real Property Law.
The DOS may also impose a fine not to exceed $1,000.
Real Estate License Requirements—ANSWER---Real estate salespersons license
A real estate salesperson must be at least 18 years old.
A real estate salespersons license is valid for 2 years.
Every 2 years, the salesperson must renew their license online through eAccessNY.
Before renewing a license, the salesperson must complete 22.5-hours of Continuing
Education.
If a real estate salesperson fails to renew their license within 2 years, their license is
considered expired.
The salesperson must retake the State exam and reapply for their license.
Real estate salespersons may perform acts that a broker is authorized to perform, but they
do so on behalf of a broker with whom they are associated.
Real estate brokers license
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Regulations Exam Questions and
Answers 100% PASS
NYS Department of State—ANSWER---The Department of State is primarily responsible for
issuing real estate licenses, pocket cards, and handing down disciplinary action.
Article 12-A of the NYS Real Property Law outlines the roles/duties of the Department of
State.
Attorney General—ANSWER---According to Article 12-A (NYS Real Property Law), the
Attorney General shall prosecute criminal actions for violations of the Real Property Law.
New York Court of Appeals—ANSWER---The New York Court of Appeals is the highest court
in New York State
Misdemeanor—ANSWER---According to section 442-e of the NYS Real Property Law:
"Any person who violates any provision of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. The
commission of a single act prohibited by this article shall constitute a violation hereof."
, Violations of the Real Property Law—ANSWER---The Department of State may suspend or
revoke a real estate salesperson or broker's license for violations of the Real Property Law.
The DOS may also impose a fine not to exceed $1,000.
Real Estate License Requirements—ANSWER---Real estate salespersons license
A real estate salesperson must be at least 18 years old.
A real estate salespersons license is valid for 2 years.
Every 2 years, the salesperson must renew their license online through eAccessNY.
Before renewing a license, the salesperson must complete 22.5-hours of Continuing
Education.
If a real estate salesperson fails to renew their license within 2 years, their license is
considered expired.
The salesperson must retake the State exam and reapply for their license.
Real estate salespersons may perform acts that a broker is authorized to perform, but they
do so on behalf of a broker with whom they are associated.
Real estate brokers license
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
