OPAL, Online Permit Assistance and Licensing, Real Estate Broker (Associate) License

Permit Text

Permit Information

Authority

Statutory Authority		NYS Real Property Law, Article 12-A, Sections 440-443-a
Regulatory Authority		19 NYCRR, Part 175
Federal Authority		None
Category of Business Regulated by Permit		Finance & Insurance & Real Estate Services

Fees and Requirements

Processing

Average Application Processing	Initial	15	Days
	Renewal	15	Days
	Comments
Common Denial Reasons	Lack of qualifying experience
Permit Term	Biennial		Explain	Every two years
Renewable	Yes		How Often	Every two years
Automatically Sent	Yes		Explain	Sent 90 days prior to expiration
Grace Period	No		Explain
Late Penalty	No		Explain
Application Submittal	Mail, In Person
Comments

Licensing/Application Inquiries

OPAL Information


Contact Name

Contact Mailing Address
Conatct Phone Number
Contact Fax Number

Email Address		NDougher@dos.state.ny.us; apenzabe@dos.state.ny.us; scunning@dos.state.ny.us; KTeller@dos.state.ny.us; Kathleen.Hopkins@dos.state.ny.us; heidi.hicks@dos.state.ny.us; Mona.Gaylord@dos.state.ny.us; opalmonitor@cio.ny.gov

Follow Up Information		To complete your OPAL application(s) you MUST mail the following items to the Contact Address before your application is processed. <B>Please make sure to write the OPAL number on each attachment.</B> <P/> 1) If you have been convicted in New York State or elsewhere of a crime or offense that is a misdemeanor or a felony, you must provide a written explanation giving the place, court jurisdiction, nature of the offense, sentence and/or other disposition. You must provide a copy of the accusatory instrument (e.g., bill of indictment, criminal information or complaint, etc.) and a Certificate of Disposition. If you possess or have received a Certificate of Relief from Disabilities, Certificate of Good Conduct, or Executive Pardon, you must provide a copy of the same. <P/> 2) If you have any criminal charges (misdemeanors or felonies) pending against you in any court in New York State or elsewhere, you must provide a copy of the accusatory instrument (e.g., indictment, criminal information or complaint). <P/> 3) If any license or permit issued to you or a company in which you are or were a principal in New York State or elsewhere has ever been revoked, suspended, or denied, you must provide an explanation and all relevant documents, including the agency determination, if any. <P/> 4) If you are applying as a SOLE PROPRIETOR, under an assumed name, submit a copy of the Assumed Name (“d/b/a”) Certificate on file in the County Clerk’s office where the business is located. <P/> 5) If you are applying as a partnership, submit a copy of the Certificate of Partnership on file in the County Clerk’s office where the business is located. <P/> 6) If you are applying as a corporation, submit a copy of the corporate filing receipt issued by the Department of State’s Division of Corporations. If your corporation is using an assumed name, submit a copy of the assumed name filing receipt issued by the Department of State’s Division of Corporations. <P/> 7) If you are applying as a foreign (out of state) corporation, submit a copy of the application for authority to do business that is or that has been filed with the Department of State, Division of Corporations. <P/> 8) If you are applying as a limited liability company, submit a copy of the articles of organization that is or that has been filed with the Department of State. <P/> 9) You MUST print, complete, sign, and submit the <A HREF="/gorr/opal/opal.nsf/REBCS">Child Support Statement and Applicant Affirmation</A>. <P/> 10) For Associate Brokers Only, you MUST print, complete, and submit the <A HREF="/gorr/opal/opal.nsf/REBAS">Association Statement</A>. <P/> 11) You must submit your original examination passed slip. <P/> 12) You MUST print, complete, sign by both the applicant and sponsoring broker, and submit <A href="/gorr/pas/paslib.nsf/gfxView/REBroker Supplement A/$FILE/0036A.pdf" target="_blank">Supplement A</A>. <P/> 13) You MUST print, complete, and submit the <a href="http://www.dos.state.ny.us/forms/licensing/1398-a.pdf">DMV Consent Form</a>. <P/> <P/>
OPAL Status Levels		New Submitted to Department of State Department of State is processing application Completed Application Rejected Pending Additional Information
OPAL Ready Field		No

OPAL Aged Limit ( in days )







OPAL Form Name		Real Estate Broker
OPAL Form Type		Notes
Web Service Client		No

OPAL Application Title		Real Estate Broker Application

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Permit Text Address Disclaimer

Text to be entered on printed Permit Text document if the business county is not known:

NYS Department of State
Division of Licensing Services
Alfred E. Smith Building
80 South Swan Street - 10th Floor
P.O. Box 22001
Albany, NY 12201-2001
(518) 474-4429