New Jersey Real Estate Agent License
Complete requirements guide for New Jersey
Pre-Licensing Education
Complete a 75-hour pre-licensure course at a New Jersey licensed real estate school.
Required Courses (75 hours total):
- • 75-hour pre-licensure course at a licensed school
Must be at least 18 years old with high school diploma or equivalent.
State Examination
Exam Name
New Jersey Real Estate Salesperson Examination
Provider
PSI
Format
110 scored questions plus 5-10 pretest questions, 4 hours
Passing Score
70%
Exam Fee
$45
Retake Policy: Can retake upon failure; $45 fee per attempt
Background Check
Type: Fingerprint-based background check via IdentoGO; schedule after passing the exam
Cost: $66.05
Live NJ fingerprint instructions still carry June 2019 pricing; confirm the current charge with the vendor.
Sponsoring Broker
Must affiliate with a licensed New Jersey broker to activate your license
Fee Breakdown
| Examination Fee | $45 |
| Application Fee | $160 |
| Fingerprinting | $66.05 |
| Listed Fees | $271.05 |
Listed fees: license $160 + exam $45 + fingerprinting $66.05 = $271.05. Excludes pre-licensure tuition, so this is not a complete startup cost.
License Renewal
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal Fee
$100
CE Required
12 hours
Online Renewal
Yes
12 CE hours every 2 years, six of them core (two ethics, one fair housing/NJLAD, one agency). Current CE deadline is April 30, 2027 and the renewal deadline is June 30, 2027. A $200 fee applies to CE completed late.
License Reciprocity
New Jersey does not offer reciprocity; out-of-state licensees must meet all New Jersey requirements. Individual experience waivers (for example, for certain disabled veterans) are distinct from reciprocity.
New Jersey Real Estate Commission
- Official Website
- (609) 292-7272
- Apply Online
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Requires 3 years full-time salesperson experience plus 150 hours broker education (90-hour general + two 30-hour courses)
- • 3 years experience required
- • 150 additional education hours
- • Broker exam required
Last verified: 2026-01-12