There are a number of eligibility requirements for Licensure as a NJ Real Estate Salesperson & NJ Real Estate Broker.
Salesperson License
- To qualify for a real estate salesperson's license an applicant must be 18 years of age or older.
- Have a high school education or equivalency.
- Complete a 75-hour pre-licensure course at a licensed school and pass the license examination.
- After successfully completing the course and passing the examination the applicant must apply for a license through a sponsoring real estate broker.
In addition the Real Estate Commission must be satisfied as to the applicant's honesty, trustworthiness, character and integrity.
If an applicant has ever been convicted of a crime, or is currently on parole or probation their application for a real estate license may be denied.
If you are a disabled United States Veteran and a citizen of New Jersey, it may be possible to secure waivers of the education and experience requirements for licensure. Please contact the Commission's Education Waiver Section at 609-292-7272 Ext. 50137 for details.
New Jersey does not have reciprocity with any state.
If you have any questions regarding the above please contact the NJ Real Estate Commission's Education Bureau at 609-292-7272 Ext. 50113 or 50137.
Broker License
- To qualify for a broker's license an applicant must have a high school education or equivalency.
- Must successfully complete 150 hours of pre-licensure education.
- Applicants must first complete a 90-hour general real estate course and then;
- Must complete two 30-hour courses on Agency/Ethics and Office Management and related topics.
- Applicants must have been continually licensed and employed on a full-time basis as a New Jersey real estate salesperson for the three years immediately preceding application.
- After completion of all three courses applicants must submit to the Education Qualification Section of the Commission their completed school certificate and a completed Experience Report For Broker Applicant form.
- Following review and approval, the applicant will be mailed a Certificate of Examination Eligibility, which may be used to make a reservation to take the Broker license examination.
Applicants must pass the broker license examination and apply for and request the issuance of a license as a broker or broker-salesperson not later than one year after their successful completion of the broker pre-licensure education requirements.
New Jersey does not have reciprocity with any state.
If you have any questions regarding the above please contact the NJ Real Estate Commission's Education Bureau at 609-292-7272 Ext. 50113 or 50137.
