New Jersey · Insurance Agents · 2026 renewal guide
How to Renew Your New Jersey Insurance Agent License
New Jersey insurance agents must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education each renewal period, as required by New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI), Office of Consumer Protection Services - Insurance Education.
Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI), Office of Consumer Protection Services - Insurance Education rule on September 4, 2026.
- CE hours
- 24 hours
- Renewal cycle
- each renewal period
- Next deadline
- Per license
- Exam to renew
- Required
Who has to renew
This guide covers New Jersey insurance agents holding a Public Adjuster license. Requirements are set by New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI), Office of Consumer Protection Services - Insurance Education.
When to renew
New Jersey insurance agents licenses renew each renewal period, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (https://www.nj.gov/dobi/inslic.htm)
The continuing education New Jersey requires
New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI), Office of Consumer Protection Services - Insurance Education requires 24 hours of approved continuing education each renewal period. The hours must cover these topics:
- Ethics (3 credits)
How to renew, step by step
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Confirm your license class and renewal date
New Jersey sets insurance agents requirements by license class (Public Adjuster). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.
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Complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education
New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI), Office of Consumer Protection Services - Insurance Education requires 24 hours each renewal period, including Ethics (3 credits). Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.
See the New Jersey insurance agents course - 3
Save your certificate of completion
Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.
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Make sure your hours reach the board
In New Jersey, the provider reports your completion to CE Broker, which the board reads at renewal.
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Renew with New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI), Office of Consumer Protection Services - Insurance Education
Submit your renewal through the board’s online portal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. This renewal also requires passing an exam. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.
Go to New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI), Office of Consumer Protection Services - Insurance Education
New Jersey insurance agent renewal FAQ
- How many continuing education hours do New Jersey insurance agents need?
- New Jersey insurance agents must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education each renewal period, as set by New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI), Office of Consumer Protection Services - Insurance Education.
- Which license classes does the New Jersey insurance agents CE requirement apply to?
- The 24 hours requirement applies to: Public Adjuster.
- What topics are required for New Jersey insurance agents continuing education?
- New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI), Office of Consumer Protection Services - Insurance Education requires coverage of: Ethics (3 credits).
- Is an exam required to renew a New Jersey insurance agents license?
- Yes — New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI), Office of Consumer Protection Services - Insurance Education requires an examination as part of renewal in addition to continuing education.
- How are completed CE hours reported to New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI), Office of Consumer Protection Services - Insurance Education?
- Completed hours are reported to CE Broker by the course provider. You also receive a certificate of completion for your records.
- Can New Jersey insurance agents complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the New Jersey requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Sources
- New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI), Office of Consumer Protection Services - Insurance Education — official board site
- Continuing education rule — the requirement cited above, verified September 4, 2026
- New Jersey Insurance Agents continuing education requirements — hours, topics and courses by license class