Real Estate License from New York to Missouri: Does It Transfer? (2026)
Last verified: 2026-07-21 · source: Missouri Real Estate Commission (MREC), Division of Professional Registration ↗
A real estate license transfers from New York to Missouri by endorsement — there is no automatic reciprocity, but you do not start over. Apply to the Missouri Real Estate Commission (MREC), Division of Professional Registration, verify your New York license, and meet Missouri's endorsement requirements. National/uniform portion waived: an applicant holding a current, active out-of-state salesperson license passes only the STATE portion of the Missouri salesperson exam (State Salesperson exam, $52 to PSI) and takes the 24-hour Missouri Real Estate Practice (MREP) course; the 48-hour Missouri pre-examination course is not required.
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Verdict
Licensure by endorsement
Missouri publishes no agreement covering New York, but it does evaluate out-of-state licensees individually — so this move runs on Missouri's endorsement judgment rather than a guarantee. The requirements below are what the Missouri Real Estate Commission (MREC), Division of Professional Registration commits to in writing; for anything discretionary (exam waivers, education credit), get the commission's answer in writing before you rely on it.
What changes, New York → Missouri
| New York (current) | Missouri (destination) | |
|---|---|---|
| Training hours | 77 | 72 |
| Application fee | $65 (Initial salesperson application/license fee. Separate: $15 written exam scheduling fee via eAccessNY.) | $100 ($100 original salesperson issuance fee effective 7/1/2024; plus $52 State Salesperson examination fee paid to PSI and a separate IDEMIA/IDENTOGO fingerprint fee) |
| Processing time | NYDOS does not publish an application processing-time range. | MREC does not publish an out-of-state processing timeline |
| Licensing authority | New York State Department of State, Division of Licensing Services | Missouri Real Estate Commission (MREC), Division of Professional Registration |
The destination column is what you must satisfy — Missouri sets the rules for this move.
Step by step
- Confirm Missouri's current requirements on the Missouri Real Estate Commission (MREC), Division of Professional Registration website (linked below) — rules change.
- Submit the endorsement application to the Missouri Real Estate Commission (MREC), Division of Professional Registration (application linked below).
- Arrange license verification from your current state.
- Hold a current and active salesperson license in another state/jurisdiction at time of application.
- Pass the STATE portion of the Missouri salesperson examination.
- Complete the 24-hour Missouri Real Estate Practice (MREP) course before applying.
- Submit a license history certification issued within the last three months (a copy of the license is not accepted).
- Complete IDEMIA (IDENTOGO) fingerprint-based Missouri and FBI criminal background check.
- Apply for licensure within six months of passing the STATE portion of the exam.
- Pay the fees ($100 ($100 original salesperson issuance fee effective 7/1/2024; plus $52 State Salesperson examination fee paid to PSI and a separate IDEMIA/IDENTOGO fingerprint fee)) and allow MREC does not publish an out-of-state processing timeline.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Missouri accept a New York real estate license?
A real estate license transfers from New York to Missouri by endorsement — there is no automatic reciprocity, but you do not start over. Apply to the Missouri Real Estate Commission (MREC), Division of Professional Registration, verify your New York license, and meet Missouri's endorsement requirements. National/uniform portion waived: an applicant holding a current, active out-of-state salesperson license passes only the STATE portion of the Missouri salesperson exam (State Salesperson exam, $52 to PSI) and takes the 24-hour Missouri Real Estate Practice (MREP) course; the 48-hour Missouri pre-examination course is not required.
Which exams will I take moving from New York to Missouri?
National/uniform portion waived: an applicant holding a current, active out-of-state salesperson license passes only the STATE portion of the Missouri salesperson exam (State Salesperson exam, $52 to PSI) and takes the 24-hour Missouri Real Estate Practice (MREP) course; the 48-hour Missouri pre-examination course is not required.
What does the move cost?
$100 ($100 original salesperson issuance fee effective 7/1/2024; plus $52 State Salesperson examination fee paid to PSI and a separate IDEMIA/IDENTOGO fingerprint fee) ($100 original salesperson issuance fee effective 7/1/2024; plus $52 State Salesperson examination fee paid to PSI and a separate IDEMIA/IDENTOGO fingerprint fee).
Can I keep selling in New York after I'm licensed in Missouri?
Yes — real estate licenses stack. Keep the New York license active (renewals and CE continue separately) and you hold both; many border-market agents do exactly this.
Sources
Primary sources only — official boards and compact commissions. Data last verified 2026-07-21.
- MREC — Nonresident/Out-of-State Licensing Requirements (salesperson section) ↗ (accessed 2026-07-21)
- MREC — Examination Fees (State Salesperson ONLY $52) ↗ (accessed 2026-07-21)
- MREC — Application and License Fee Changes effective July 01, 2024 (Salesperson $100 original issuance) ↗ (accessed 2026-07-21)
- NYDOS — Real Estate Salesperson FAQ ('The Department of State does not currently have reciprocity with any other state'; education waiver, exam still required) ↗ (accessed 2026-07-21)
- NYDOS — Become a Real Estate Salesperson (77 qualifying hours; $65 application + $15 exam; eAccessNY) ↗ (accessed 2026-07-21)
- NYDOS — Real Estate Salesperson (2-year term; must work under a sponsoring broker) ↗ (accessed 2026-07-21)
- NYDOS — Real Estate Broker FAQ (identical 'does not currently have reciprocity' statement) ↗ (accessed 2026-07-21)
Reviewed by Billy Reiner, Editor · verified against primary sources 2026-07-21
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