New Jersey · Real Estate Agents · 2026 renewal guide
How to Renew Your New Jersey Real Estate Agent License
New Jersey real estate agents must complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by New Jersey Real Estate Commission.
Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the New Jersey Real Estate Commission rule on September 13, 2026.
- CE hours
- 12 hours
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- Next deadline
- June 30, 2027
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Who has to renew
This guide covers New Jersey real estate agents holding a Real estate salesperson, broker-salesperson, and broker license. Requirements are set by New Jersey Real Estate Commission.
When to renew
New Jersey real estate agents licenses renew every 2 years, on a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day. The next renewal deadline is June 30, 2027. Continuing education must be complete 61 days before that date. (NJ Real Estate: expire June 30 of odd years; CE by Apr 30 of renewal year - 61-day window (nj.gov DOBI))
The continuing education New Jersey requires
New Jersey Real Estate Commission requires 12 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:
- Fair Housing & NJ Law Against Discrimination — at least 1 hour
- Agency — at least 1 hour
- Ethics — at least 2 hours
- Any Core Topic — at least 2 hours
How to renew, step by step
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Confirm your license class and renewal date
New Jersey sets real estate agents requirements by license class (Real estate salesperson, broker-salesperson, and broker). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day; the next fixed deadline is June 30, 2027.
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Complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education
New Jersey Real Estate Commission requires 12 hours every 2 years, including Fair Housing & NJ Law Against Discrimination, Agency, Ethics, Any Core Topic. Finish at least 61 days before your deadline so the completion is on file in time.
See the New Jersey real estate 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 uploads a completion roster to the board.
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Renew with New Jersey Real Estate Commission
Submit your renewal through the board’s online portal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.
Go to New Jersey Real Estate Commission
New Jersey real estate agent renewal FAQ
- How many continuing education hours do New Jersey real estate agents need?
- New Jersey real estate agents must complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by New Jersey Real Estate Commission.
- Which license classes does the New Jersey real estate agents CE requirement apply to?
- The 12 hours requirement applies to: Real estate salesperson, broker-salesperson, and broker.
- What topics are required for New Jersey real estate agents continuing education?
- New Jersey Real Estate Commission requires coverage of: Fair Housing & NJ Law Against Discrimination (1 hour); Agency (1 hour); Ethics (2 hours); Any Core Topic (2 hours).
- How are completed CE hours reported to New Jersey Real Estate Commission?
- Completed hours are reported by the provider via roster upload to the board. You also receive a certificate of completion for your records.
- Can New Jersey real estate 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 Real Estate Commission — official board site
- Continuing education rule — the requirement cited above, verified September 13, 2026
- New Jersey Real Estate Agents continuing education requirements — hours, topics and courses by license class