New Jersey real estate license and CE requirements
What the New Jersey Real Estate Commission (Department of Banking and Insurance) asks of licensees, with a link to the official source for every figure.
Last reviewed October 15, 2026. Next review due October 2027.
New Jersey asks for 12 hours of continuing education per two-year license term, and at least half must be core topics: at least 2 hours of ethics, 1 hour of fair housing and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, and 1 hour of agency.
Deadlines carry teeth. For the current term, CE is due by April 30, 2027, and missing it triggers a mandatory $200 late processing fee before the June 30, 2027 renewal. Licensees first licensed in the second year of a term owe no CE for that term, and completing a New Jersey broker prelicensure course satisfies it.
New Jersey at a glance
| Licensing body | New Jersey Real Estate Commission (Department of Banking and Insurance) |
|---|---|
| License levels | Salesperson, broker-salesperson and broker |
| Salesperson CE | 12 hours every 2 yearsRequired topics: At least 6 of the 12 hours in core topics, including at least 2 hrs ethics, 1 hr Fair Housing and NJ Law Against Discrimination, and 1 hr agency |
| Broker CE | 12 hours every 2 yearsRequired topics: At least 6 of the 12 hours in core topics, including at least 2 hrs ethics, 1 hr Fair Housing and NJ Law Against Discrimination, and 1 hr agency |
| Post-license education | None stated in the sources we checked. Check with the New Jersey Real Estate Commission (Department of Banking and Insurance) if you are newly licensed. |
| Renewal | Current term: CE completion deadline to avoid an additional fee is April 30, 2027; license renewal deadline is June 30, 2027. |
| Source | NJREC official page, checked October 15, 2026 |
Rules change. The New Jersey Real Estate Commission (Department of Banking and Insurance) is the only authority on what you need to renew; where this page and the official source disagree, the official source is right. Blank figures say "Check with the New Jersey Real Estate Commission (Department of Banking and Insurance)" because we could not confirm them from an official source.
Optional professional development
Once your CE is done, these ACI designations go deeper on the same ground as parts of the New Jersey requirements. They are voluntary, they are not CE, and you never need them to keep your license.
Certified Buyer Consultation Specialist
Run the buyer consultation, sign the agreement and defend your fee.
Agency appears in New Jersey's required topics. The CBCS covers the buyer consultation, written buyer agreements and compensation conversations in depth.
Advanced Real Estate Negotiator
The negotiation playbook that protects your clients and your commission.
Optional depth beyond licensing topics: the AREN is a practical playbook for negotiating offers and counters.
Certified AI Real Estate Expert
Use AI and modern tools to write, market and serve clients in less time.
Optional depth beyond licensing topics: the CAIRE covers using AI tools responsibly in daily work.
Questions about New Jersey
How many CE hours does a New Jersey salesperson need?
12 hours every 2 years, according to the New Jersey Real Estate Commission (Department of Banking and Insurance) (checked October 15, 2026). Required topics: At least 6 of the 12 hours in core topics, including at least 2 hrs ethics, 1 hr Fair Housing and NJ Law Against Discrimination, and 1 hr agency.
How many CE hours does a New Jersey broker need?
12 hours every 2 years, according to the New Jersey Real Estate Commission (Department of Banking and Insurance) (checked October 15, 2026). Required topics: At least 6 of the 12 hours in core topics, including at least 2 hrs ethics, 1 hr Fair Housing and NJ Law Against Discrimination, and 1 hr agency.
Do ACI designations count toward New Jersey CE?
No. Agent Certification Institute designations are voluntary professional credentials, not continuing-education credit. They are not approved by the New Jersey Real Estate Commission (Department of Banking and Insurance) and do not satisfy any part of New Jersey's CE, post-license or renewal requirements.