How to get a New Jersey real estate license
New Jersey real estate salesperson exam requirements: hours, vendor, national vs state portions, and how to prepare for the licensing exam — from the official commission.
- Salesperson hours
- 75
- Broker requirement
- 150 hours of education + 3 years full-time experience as a licensed salesperson
- Exam vendor
- PSI Services LLC
- Exam structure
- 110 multiple-choice questions, 4-hour limit: national portion 80 questions + NJ state portion 30 questions
- Passing
- 70%
Some New Jersey details were ambiguous on the official site when we researched this (July 2026) — double-check specifics with the commission before you rely on them.
Preparing for the New Jersey exam
PrepTempo's Salesperson and Broker courses cover the national portion — property, contracts, financing, agency, and practice — which is the same in New Jersey and the larger share of the exam. Study your New Jersey state-law portion from the commission on top of the core.
New Jersey real estate license FAQ
How many hours are required for a New Jersey real estate license?
75
What does the New Jersey real estate salesperson exam cover?
110 multiple-choice questions, 4-hour limit: national portion 80 questions + NJ state portion 30 questions
How do I become a realtor in New Jersey?
Complete required pre-license education (75), pass the licensing exam (PSI Services LLC; 110 multiple-choice questions, 4-hour limit: national portion 80 questions + NJ state portion 30 questions), meet any broker affiliation rules, and apply through the New Jersey real estate commission. PrepTempo covers the national exam portion with free sample questions and free Chapter 1.
Official sources
Educational information only, researched July 2026 — not legal or licensing advice. Requirements change; confirm with the New Jersey real-estate commission. PrepTempo is not affiliated with any state commission or exam vendor.