How to Renew a Real Estate License in New Jersey

Keeping your New Jersey real estate license active comes down to two dates and 12 hours of continuing education — plus one new requirement for this cycle that's easy to miss. Here's exactly what salespersons and brokers need to do.

New Jersey real estate licenses are issued by the New Jersey Real Estate Commission (REC) and renew every two years. The current cycle runs July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027. To renew, complete 12 hours of continuing education by April 30, 2027, then renew online by June 30, 2027. The renewal fee is $100 for salespersons and $200 for brokers and broker-salespersons; missing the CE deadline adds a $200 late fee.

New Jersey Real Estate Renewal at a Glance

How Long Is a New Jersey Real Estate License Good For?

New Jersey real estate licenses run on a two-year cycle set by the Real Estate Commission. The current term is July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027, and every active salesperson and broker renews on that same schedule. Mark two deadlines: April 30, 2027 to finish your CE, and June 30, 2027 to renew.

Steps to Renew Your New Jersey Real Estate License

1. Complete Your 12 Hours of Continuing Education

Every NJ salesperson and broker must complete 12 CE credit hours each cycle. For the 2025–2027 cycle, the required breakdown is:

New for 2025–2027: under P.L. 2024, c. 32, all licensees must now complete 1 hour of Agency CE. (Salespersons licensed with a real estate referral company, and brokers exempt for 40+ years of licensure, are excused from this requirement.) Note that Ethics, Fair Housing, and Agency hours can substitute for core/elective hours — but core/elective hours can't substitute for those required topics.

Complete your CE by April 30, 2027. Miss that date and you'll owe a $200 CE late fee on top of your renewal fee.

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2. Verify Your CE Credits Posted

CE in New Jersey is tracked through PSI. Log in at njrece.psiexams.com to confirm your hours are on file. Don't wait until the last minute — the Commission warns that credits completed right before the deadline may not upload in time for a timely renewal.

3. Renew Online and Pay Your Fee

Renew through NJ's Online Licensing Services (recbrokers.nj.gov) and pay your renewal fee:

Make sure your contact information on file is current so you receive renewal notices.

What Happens If You Miss the Deadline?

If you don't renew by June 30, 2027, your license expires. The good news: New Jersey gives you a two-year window to reinstate an unrenewed license (for example, a license that expired June 30, 2025 can be reinstated through June 30, 2027). Reinstatement costs $150 for salespersons and $250 for brokers, and you can't practice real estate while your license is expired.

FAQs About Renewing a New Jersey Real Estate License

How many CE hours do I need to renew my New Jersey real estate license?

You need 12 CE credit hours per two-year cycle: 1 hour of Fair Housing & NJ Law Against Discrimination, 1 hour of Agency (new this cycle), 2 hours of Ethics, 2 hours of any core topic, and 6 hours of any combination of core and elective topics.

What is the new CE requirement for the 2025–2027 cycle?

Under P.L. 2024, c. 32, all New Jersey licensees must now complete 1 credit hour of Agency continuing education as part of their 12 hours. Salespersons licensed with a real estate referral company and brokers with an approved 40-year exemption are excused.

How much does it cost to renew a New Jersey real estate license?

The renewal fee is $100 for salespersons and $200 for brokers and broker-salespersons. If you don't complete your CE by April 30, 2027, a $200 late CE fee is added. (CE course tuition is separate.)

What are the New Jersey renewal deadlines?

For the current cycle, complete your CE by April 30, 2027 and renew your license by June 30, 2027. Licenses run July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027.

Can I renew my New Jersey real estate license after it expires?

If you don't renew by June 30, you can still reinstate your license for up to two years after it expires, paying a reinstatement fee ($150 for salespersons, $250 for brokers). You cannot conduct real estate activity while the license is expired.

Who is exempt from New Jersey's CE requirements?

Salespersons licensed with a real estate referral company have different requirements, and brokers or broker-salespersons who have been licensed for 40 or more years may apply for an approved CE exemption.

Final Thoughts on Renewing Your New Jersey Real Estate License

Renewing on time keeps your license — and your income — uninterrupted. Knock out your 12 CE hours (don't forget the new Agency hour) well before April 30, 2027, confirm your credits posted, and renew online before June 30, 2027.

Ready to complete your CE? Browse our New Jersey continuing education courses and renew with confidence.