Real estate salesperson pre-licensing requirements
- Step 1. Meet New Jersey real estate license requirements as outlined on the New Jersey Real Estate Commission website:
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Have a high school education or equivalency
- Possess good character, trustworthiness, honesty, and integrity
- Step 2. Complete the approved 75 hours of New Jersey real estate pre-licensing education.
- Step 3. Pass the real estate licensing examination by earning a minimum score of 70%.
- Step 4. Complete the fingerprinting process.
- Step 5. Obtain sponsorship from a licensed New Jersey real estate broker.
- Step 6. File your New Jersey real estate license application.
DO YOU QUALIFY FOR A NJ REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON LICENSE?
You will be asked these questions by the NJ Real Estate Commission for licensure.
1. With the exception of motor vehicle violations, have you ever been convicted of a crime, misdemeanor, or disorderly persons offense in the state of New Jersey, any other state or by the federal government, or are you presently on probation or parole?
2. Is there a criminal complaint, disorderly persons charge, a criminal accusation or criminal information presently pending against you or are you presently under indictment in New Jersey, any other state or by the federal government, or are you presently enrolled in New Jersey’s PreTrial Intervention (PTI) program or any similar state or federal program involving the deferral of the disposition or sentencing in a criminal matter?
3. Have you ever had a real estate or other professional license, certification or similar credential revoked, suspended, surrendered in lieu of formal prosecution, or denied in New Jersey or any other state?
4. Do you have a child support obligation on which there is an arrearage due that equals or exceeds the amount of child support payable for six months or are you the subject of a child support related warrant, or during the past six (6) months have you failed to provide any court ordered health care coverage, or have you failed to respond to a subpoena relating to a paternity or child support proceeding?
5. Will you be under the age of 18 at the time you take the examination?
6. Is your highest education level less than that of a high school graduate or the holder of a G.E.D?
New Jersey Real Estate License Requirements
Real Estate Exam Provider Information
Upon successful completion of the 75 hour pre-licensing course, individuals will need to schedule an examination date with PSI Services LLC to meet the real estate license requirements.
Real Estate License Candidate Fingerprinting
ALL Candidates for New Jersey Real Estate Licenses are required to complete the fingerprinting process known as Live Scan as a condition of the real estate license requirements.
In order to avoid problems with the expiration of their one year of eligibility for licensure and to make a timely filing, candidates MUST complete the fingerprinting process as soon as possible after PASSING the State examination.
Applications for licensure WILL NOT be accepted without a fully completed application, the appropriate license fee and evidence of the completion of the fingerprinting process.
Evidence of completion of the fingerprinting process MUST include:
(1) a copy of the applicant’s completed Universal Form (IDG_NJAPP_051719_V1) ; and
(2) a copy of the payment receipt issued by IDEMIA, the Live Scan fingerprint vendor, at the time of completion of the fingerprinting.
To Get Fingerprinted:
- Read instructions
- Download form below *must be completed prior to appointment with vendor
- Real Estate Salesperson, Broker-Salesperson, Broker, Salesperson (Referral) - Universal Form (IDG_NJAPP_051719_V1)
- Appointment scheduling is available anytime online below and may also be scheduled through the Call Center. English and Spanish speaking agents are available at 1-877-503-5981, Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM EST and Saturday, 8:00AM to 12 Noon EST.