New Jersey Real Estate License Requirements

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New Jersey Real Estate Salesperson License Requirements

New Jersey State Required Pre-licensing Hours: 75 hours
Colibri Real Estate New Jersey Course Hours Offered: 75 hours


1. General New Jersey Salesperson License Requirements

The general requirements for real estate salespersons defined by the New Jersey Real Estate Commission are as follows:

  • Be 18 years of age or older
  • Have a high school education or equivalency
  • Possess good character, trustworthiness, honesty, and integrity

2. Salesperson License Education Requirements in New Jersey

Below are credit hours required for the New Jersey pre-license course to qualify for your salesperson license.

Course TypeRequired Credit Hours
Total Pre-license Course Hours75 hours

3. Additional Salesperson License Requirements in New Jersey

If you meet the general requirements and have completed your required course credit hours, you will need to complete the following steps to get your Salesperson license:

  • Apply for the New Jersey Salesperson examination
  • Submit fingerprints for a criminal background check
  • Successfully pass the New Jersey Salesperson licensing exam with a score of 70% or higher
  • Obtain sponsorship from a licensed New Jersey broker
  • Complete the New Jersey Real Estate License application

Regulatory Notes:

Obtaining Certificate of Course Completion: Upon completion of the course, Colibri Real Estate will provide you an electronic certificate of completion in your account dashboard. Course completion dates are recorded using Central Standard Time, therefore that will be the time reflected on your certificate.

Licensing Services Bureau, Real Estate
Website: https://www.state.nj.us/dobi/division_rec/index.htm
Phone: 609-292-7272
Fax: 609-292-0944
Address: P.O. Box 474 Trenton, NJ 08625-0474
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Good to Know

The information provided is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the New Jersey Real Estate Commission. For a more detailed requirements breakdown, please see the board’s site.

If you hold Real Estate licenses in multiple states, please make sure to check each state’s requirements.

Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It’s ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.