NY Real Estate Exam Testing Centers — NY State Exam Site Locations

How NY administers the exam

The NY State Real Estate Salesperson exam is administered by the New York Department of State on behalf of the NY Department of State (NY DOS). The exam is computer-based and given at New York State exam sites across New York State.

You schedule directly through your eAccessNY account at the NY DOS website. You don’t book directly with a test vendor — bookings flow through DOS’s licensing portal.

How to schedule

1. Complete your 77-hour pre-licensing course (school issues a completion certificate)
2. Log into eAccessNY (or create an account)
3. Pay the $15 exam fee
4. Choose a testing center and time slot from available appointments
5. Receive a confirmation email — bring this on test day

Major New York State exam site locations

The New York Department of State administers the salesperson exam at its own 11 exam sites. These are not commercial testing centers — they are State office buildings. You book a seat through your eAccessNY account. Addresses can change; always confirm the current list at dos.ny.gov before you travel.

Availability: New York City, Franklin Square and Hauppauge book out furthest, especially May-October. Upstate sites (Albany, Binghamton, Plattsburgh, Utica) usually have seats within days. Schedule as soon as your school reports your 77-hour course completion — you can reschedule later if needed.

What to expect at a New York State exam site

Check-in

• Arrive 30 minutes early. Late arrivals can be turned away.
• Bring two forms of ID — one must have a photo. Names must match your eAccessNY registration exactly.
• Bring your scheduling confirmation (printed or on phone).
• Staff will photograph you, verify ID, and may scan you with a metal-detector wand.
• You’ll sign in/out if you leave the room (e.g., bathroom break).

What’s provided at the exam site

• Computer workstation with the exam software
• Basic four-function calculator
• Scratch paper and a pencil (must be returned at end)
• Headphones or earplugs available on request
• A locker for personal items (small)

Prohibited at the exam site

• Phones, smartwatches, fitness trackers
• Your own calculator (use the provided one)
• Notes, books, study materials of any kind
• Hats, hoods, sunglasses
• Food and drinks (water sometimes allowed — varies by location)
• Outerwear (jackets often stored in locker)

How to choose the right testing center

Consider proximity, not familiarity

The closest center to your home is usually the right choice. Test-day anxiety is enough — don’t add 90 minutes of subway commuting to your morning. If you live in Brooklyn, schedule a Brooklyn center even if Manhattan opens earlier.

Off-peak times = easier scheduling

Tuesday-Thursday mornings are typically the easiest to book at popular NYC centers. Mondays and Fridays have higher demand from candidates who want long weekends afterward.

Reschedule fees

You can reschedule via eAccessNY. If you reschedule more than 24-48 hours before your appointment, there’s usually no penalty. Last-minute cancellations may forfeit your exam fee — check current NY DOS policies.

If you don’t pass on your first attempt

NY does not impose a waiting period between attempts. Reschedule through eAccessNY, pay the $15 exam fee again, and pick a new appointment. Most second-attempt candidates pass — they know what tripped them up the first time and can target their study.

For the prep itself, see our complete guide to passing and our 6-week study plan.