This page is the exam logistics page, not the study-strategy page. Use it to separate eAccessNY scheduling, required exam-day materials, result reporting, retake steps, and the application handoff from broader exam prep.
Start the standalone Practice Snapshot, then use the study-plan or retake routes to organize review without changing the official exam facts on this guide.
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Planning routes: New York 7-day study plan · New York retake guide.
The exam is based on NY salesperson content and is separate from the school-administered final. Education completion, the school final, and the DOS exam all remain required for licensure/application, but PathReady does not treat course completion or the school final as a verified prerequisite to scheduling the DOS exam.
Public DOS scheduling instructions require the appropriate eAccessNY account workflow, not a generic third-party testing account. Check current DOS instructions when scheduling.
A prepared candidate still needs current photo-bearing ID, the scheduling summary, and compliance with site rules. Treat these as required controls.
| Item | What to bring / know | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Photo-bearing ID | Current government-issued signature identification, such as driver license, state ID, passport, military ID, Employment Authorization Card, or other listed ID categories. | Expired or unsupported ID can block entry. |
| Summary of Your Submission | The printed or saved page from scheduling, including exam information and candidate number. | This connects the candidate to the scheduled exam record. |
| Calculator | Battery or solar powered, silent, nonprinting, with no alphabetic keyboard. | Calculator rules are narrow; do not bring a phone as a calculator. |
| Phone / electronics | Phones and other electronic devices must be turned off during the exam. | Device-rule violations can lead to dismissal. |
| Books / notes / bags | Dictionaries, books, notes, reference materials, large bags and briefcases are not allowed at the exam site. | The site may not store prohibited materials. |
| Arrival time | No one is admitted after the specified start time. | Late arrival can waste the scheduled attempt and fee. |
New York reports salesperson exam results online through the account system. Candidates should plan the next move based on pass/fail status, not a numerical score analysis.
New York publishes exam-site locations such as Albany, Binghamton, Buffalo, Franklin Square, Hauppauge, New York City, Plattsburgh, Pomona, Rochester, Syracuse, and Utica. Site availability and emergency closures can change, so candidates should verify location instructions near the scheduled date.
| Candidate situation | Planning page | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Need closest site | Exam locations | Location, transit, parking, late-entry risk, and site-specific planning. |
| Need study plan | Exam prep | Topic coverage, NY legal traps, practice question strategy, and math review. |
| Need math review | Exam math | Commission, prorations, taxes, LTV, points, area, and income-property formulas. |
| Need application after passing | Application | Broker authorization, fee, status review, and active license sequence. |
Use this to keep eAccessNY scheduling, photo ID, Summary of Your Submission, exam-day rules, result validity, retake planning, and next application steps in one place.
No license eligibility decision is made here. The checklist is a planning aid for the path you selected.
Short answers for candidates separating exam logistics from exam study strategy.
No. Candidates schedule the New York salesperson written exam through eAccessNY.
No. The school-administered proctored final and the state salesperson exam are separate checkpoints.
New York DOS describes the written exam as a multiple-choice exam based on the 77-hour curriculum and allows 1½ hours to complete it.
Bring current photo-bearing government ID and the Summary of Your Submission from scheduling. Follow calculator, device, reference-material, and arrival rules.
No. Passing the exam does not create active license status. The application, sponsoring broker authorization, and review/issuance process still have to be completed.
Results are reported as passed or failed and are available online through the account system. Passed results are valid for two years.