How to get a real estate license in New Jersey
New Jersey requires a 75-hour pre-licensing course, a PSI state exam, IdentoGO fingerprints, and a sponsoring broker who submits your application.
Last checked October 2026. Official source: New Jersey Real Estate Commission
- License
- Real estate salesperson
- Pre-licensing education
- 75 hours
- State exam
- PSI, online or in person.
- Background check
- Fingerprints through IdentoGO (IDEMIA) for a criminal history review.
- Broker
- Your sponsoring broker submits your license application.
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Steps to get licensed in New Jersey
- 1
Complete the 75-hour course
Take the course at a Commission-approved school and pass the course final.
- 2
Pass the PSI exam
Schedule through PSI and pass the state licensing exam.
- 3
Get fingerprinted
Schedule through IdentoGO. The fee is $66.05.
- 4
Find a sponsoring broker
Choose a New Jersey broker to hold your license.
- 5
Submit your application
Your broker submits the application with the $160 fee. Apply within one year of finishing your education.
Required courses
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Salesperson pre-licensing course | 75 |
| Total | 75 |
You must pass the school's course final exam before the state exam.
State fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Exam feePer attempt, paid to PSI. Confirm the current amount with PSI. | About $45 |
| FingerprintingPaid to IdentoGO | $66.05 |
| License fee | $160 |
Course tuition is set by each school and isn't included.
After you're licensed
- Renew every two years. The renewal fee is $100.
- Continuing education is required to renew. Check the Commission for current hours.
Licensed in another state?
New Jersey does not offer general reciprocity. Check the Commission for current rules.
New Jersey real estate license FAQ
Who issues real estate licenses in New Jersey?
The New Jersey Real Estate Commission (NJREC) issues the real estate salesperson license in New Jersey. Its official website is www.nj.gov/dobi/.
How many hours of pre-licensing education does New Jersey require?
New Jersey requires 75 hours of approved pre-licensing education. You must pass the school's course final exam before the state exam.
What courses do I need to take for a New Jersey real estate license?
The required coursework is Salesperson pre-licensing course (75 hours).
What is the New Jersey real estate exam like?
PSI, online or in person.
Is a background check required in New Jersey?
Fingerprints through IdentoGO (IDEMIA) for a criminal history review.
Do I need a sponsoring broker to get licensed in New Jersey?
Your sponsoring broker submits your license application.
How much does a New Jersey real estate license cost?
State fees include exam fee (About $45), fingerprinting ($66.05), and license fee ($160). Course tuition is set by each school and is not included.
Can I transfer a real estate license from another state to New Jersey?
New Jersey does not offer general reciprocity. Check the Commission for current rules.
What do I need to do after getting my New Jersey real estate license?
Renew every two years. The renewal fee is $100. Continuing education is required to renew. Check the Commission for current hours.
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Requirements and fees change. Confirm the current rules with the New Jersey Real Estate Commission before you enroll or apply.