New Jersey Real Estate License Requirements

You’ve got everything you need to know about getting your New Jersey real estate license right here. We’ll cover licensing requirements, exam details, fees, and the documents you need for both salespersons and brokers.

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What you need to get your real estate license in New Jersey

Salesperson:

Proof of age 18 and above.
Complete 75 hours of pre-license education.
Pass the real estate examination.
Go through a fingerprinting process.
Register and apply.
Provide a cashier’s check, money order, or broker’s business account check with the licensing fee.
Examination Fees = $45, License Fees = $160.

Broker:

Proof of age 18 and above.
Complete 150 hours of pre-license education.
Three years of experience as a salesperson.
After submitting your education completion certificate and experience form, the commission will approve your application and issue a Certificate of Examination Eligibility, allowing you to schedule your exam.
Pass the real estate examination.
Go through a fingerprinting process.
Register and apply.
Provide a cashier’s check, money order, or broker’s business account check with the licensing fee.
Examination Fees = $45, License Fees = $270.

What is the passing score for the New Jersey real estate license exam?

The salesperson exam consists of 110 questions, and the passing score percentage is 70%.

The broker exam consists of 120 questions, and the passing score percentage is 70%.

Your score will be shown as soon as you finish the exam, and a score report will be sent to your email. Candidates who do not pass will receive a score report containing a diagnostic breakdown of their strengths and weaknesses by exam section.

What is the time limit for the New Jersey real estate exam?

For the salesperson and broker exam, the time limit is 4 hours.

What to bring for the state of New Jersey real estate license exam?

One (1) form of identification. The form of identification must include your name, signature, and photograph and be government-issued and current. Temporary identification forms are not allowed.

PRIMARY IDENTIFICATION (with photo) – Choose One

State-issued driver’s license
State-issued identification card
US Government Issued Passport
US Government Issued Military Identification Card
US Government Issued Alien Registration Card
Canadian Government Issued ID

What is the format of the exam?

The exam is given on a computer, and it consists of multiple-choice questions.

What is the exam content?

The salesperson exam covers both national and state content in a single, unified portion. The exam contains the following topics:

Property Ownership (Sales 10%, Broker 10%).
Land use Controls (Sales 5%, Broker 5%).
Valuation (Sales 8%, Broker 8%).
Financing (Sales 10%, Broker 9%).
Contracts (Sales 19%, Broker 19%).
Agency (Sales 13%, Broker 13%).
Property Disclosures (Sales 7%, Broker 7%).
Property Management (Sales 3%, Broker 5%).
Transfer of Title (Sales 6%, Broker 6%).
Practice of Real Estate (Sales 12%, Broker 12%).
Real Estate Calculations (Sales 7%, Broker 6%).
Specialty areas
- Duties and Powers of the Real Estate Commission.
- Licensing Requirements.
- Statutes and Rules Governing Licensee Activities.
- Additional Requirements.

The broker exam covers both national and state content in a single, unified portion. The exam contains the following topics:

Property Ownership (Sales 10%, Broker 10%).
Land use Controls (Sales 5%, Broker 5%).
Valuation (Sales 8%, Broker 8%).
Financing (Sales 10%, Broker 9%).
Contracts (Sales 19%, Broker 19%).
Agency (Sales 13%, Broker 13%).
Property Disclosures (Sales 7%, Broker 7%).
Property Management (Sales 3%, Broker 5%).
Transfer of Title (Sales 6%, Broker 6%).
Practice of Real Estate (Sales 12%, Broker 12%).
Real Estate Calculations (Sales 7%, Broker 6%).
Specialty areas
- Duties and Powers of the Real Estate Commission.
- Licensing Requirements.
- Statutes and Rules Governing Licensee Activities.
- Additional Requirements.