New Jersey Licensing Requirements and Education
New Jersey sets pre-license education, examination, sponsorship, and continuing-education requirements for salespersons. This chapter summarizes the path to a New Jersey license.
Pre-License Education and Exam
An applicant must complete 75 hours of approved pre-license education before sitting for the New Jersey salesperson examination (N.J.S.A. 45:15-10.1(a), as amended by P.L. 2019, c. 177; checked 2026-09-09). The candidate must pass the exam, which covers national and New Jersey-specific content, and satisfy character and eligibility requirements before licensure.
Broker Sponsorship
A new salesperson's license becomes active only when the salesperson is sponsored by a licensed New Jersey broker who agrees to supervise the licensee. The sponsoring broker is accountable for the salesperson's licensed activity and for the proper handling of escrow money.
Continuing Education and Renewal
New Jersey licenses renew on a set cycle, and licensees must complete Commission-approved continuing education, including required core topics such as ethics and fair housing, before renewing. Continuing education keeps licensees current with law and practice. Allowing a license to lapse can require reinstatement steps before practice resumes.
State-specific details
State exam facts
- State regulator
- New Jersey Real Estate Commission (NJREC)
- Exam vendor
- PSI
- Prelicensing education
- 75 hours of approved salesperson pre-license education
How many prelicensing hours does New Jersey require to become a real estate agent?
New Jersey requires 75 hours of approved salesperson pre-license education before you can take the state exam.
Who licenses real estate agents in New Jersey?
The New Jersey Real Estate Commission (NJREC), within the Department of Banking and Insurance, licenses salespersons and brokers. NJREC uses PSI to deliver the exam.
How is the New Jersey salesperson exam structured?
The New Jersey salesperson exam is delivered by PSI and covers both national real estate principles and New Jersey license law. Confirm the current scored-question counts and passing score in the PSI Candidate Information Bulletin.
Sources: https://www.nj.gov/dobi/division_rec/licensing/reclicgen.htm, https://www.psiexams.com/
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