New York License Law

A New York licensed salesperson who wishes to change sponsoring brokers must:

ASimply begin working for the new broker; no action is required
BNotify the DOS and transfer the license to the new broker before performing any licensed activities✓ Correct
CWait until the current license expires and renew under the new broker
DObtain a new license under the new broker's name

Explanation

A salesperson's license in New York is held by the sponsoring broker. To change brokers, the salesperson must transfer the license to the new broker through the DOS before performing any licensed activities for the new firm.

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