It seems likely that the factors the DOS would consider are:
- the license the applicant desires, e.g. salesperson, broker, appraiser, home inspector
- the nature of the misdemeanor or felony
- the court disposition papers
Applicants for a salesperson license for example, who have have been convicted of a misdemeanor must include a certified accusatory statement along with a disposition from the courtwith their license application. Applicants who have been convicted of a felony must include a Certificate of Relief from Disabilities and other documentation with their application.
You can write to the DOS at the following address:
NYS Department of State, Division of Licensing Services
P.O. Box 22001
Albany, NY 12201-2001(518)
or call: 474-4429 (customer service hours 9:00am - 4:45pm)
Visit the main office at:
Alfred E. Smith Office Building
80 S. Swan Street, 10th floor
Albany, NY 12210
If you need to speak with a certain individual, an appointment will probably be required.
Real estate licensure applicants who are denied a license have the right to file an appeal with the DOS.
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We never ask an applicant at the time of applicant if they have a criminal record. Once in class they learn about it, which is too late for a refund. From my experience with the Department of State on this issue, they will only consider the application once the candidate has completed an application, which means, certificate of completion of course and passing of tests.
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