Get Your New Jersey Real Estate License
Complete 75 hours of pre-license education approved by the New Jersey Real Estate Commission, pass the state exam, and activate your salesperson license under a sponsoring broker.
75 hours required
New Jersey pre-license requirements at a glance
- Eligibility
- 18 or older, with a high school education or equivalent
- Education
- 75-hour prelicensure course at a licensed school
- Exam eligibility
- Expires one year from the date your school issues it
- Sponsorship
- Apply through a sponsoring real estate broker
- Fingerprints
- Required after you pass the exam
- License fee
- $160 (license $100, application $50, Guaranty Fund $10)
Source: NJ Real Estate Commission: Requirements for Licensure · PSI: New Jersey Real Estate Candidate Information Bulletin
Compare New Jersey Pre-License Courses
New Jersey 75-Hour The Basics
75 Hours
State-required 75-hour pre-license course with live instructor support.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 75-hour state-approved course
- Live instructor support
New Jersey 75-Hour Exam Preparation
75 Hours
75-hour course with exam prep and Pass or Don't Pay Guarantee.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 75-hour state-approved course
- Simulated exams
- Flashcards
- Readiness Assessment
- Pass or Don't Pay Guarantee
New Jersey 75-Hour Exam Preparation Plus
75 Hours
All prep tools plus exclusive instructor-led Q&A.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 75-hour state-approved course
- Simulated exams
- Flashcards
- Readiness Assessment
- Instructor Q&A
- Exam Cram Webinars
- Pass or Don't Pay Guarantee
New Jersey 75-Hour Ultimate Learning
75 Hours
Everything included plus printed textbook and career-launch resources.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 75-hour state-approved course
- Simulated exams
- Flashcards
- Readiness Assessment
- Instructor Q&A
- Exam Cram Webinars
- Printed Textbook
- Career Booster Pack
- Pass or Don't Pay Guarantee
15-Hr. NJ Remedial Salesperson Pre-Licensing Package
15 Hours
75-Hr. NJ Sales Pre-Licensing Course Only Package
75 Hours
75-Hr. NJ Sales Pre-Licensing Premium Package
75 Hours
75-Hr. NJ Sales Pre-Licensing Standard Package
75 Hours
75-Hr. NJ Sales Pre-Licensing Value Package
75 Hours
150-Hr. NJ Broker Pre-Licensing Course Only Package
150 Hours
150-Hr. NJ Broker Pre-Licensing Premium Package
150 Hours
150-Hr. NJ Broker Pre-Licensing Standard Package
150 Hours
Getting a New Jersey real estate license: common questions
How many hours of pre-license education does New Jersey require?
A 75-hour prelicensure course at a licensed real estate school.
How long do I have to pass the exam?
Your school sends your eligibility to PSI when you finish the course, and it expires one year from the date it's issued. You must pass the exam and apply for your license before then.
What do I submit after passing?
Your PSI passing score report signed by your employing broker, your fingerprint receipt and a $160 fee, all at once to the Licensing Services Bureau.
Does New Jersey have reciprocity?
No. New Jersey doesn't have reciprocity with any state.
Source: NJ Real Estate Commission: Requirements for Licensure · PSI: New Jersey Real Estate Candidate Information Bulletin