New Jersey Real Estate CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Real Estate license in New Jersey you need to satisfy the New Jersey Real Estate Commission (Division of the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance)'s continuing education (CE) requirement — about 12 hours per 2-year cycle. Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying CE. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.

What New Jersey requires for Real Estate renewal

CE hours required12 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle24 months
Governing bodyNew Jersey Real Estate Commission (Division of the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance)

Salespersons (along with broker-salespersons and brokers) must complete a minimum of 12 CE credit hours per two-year cycle. At least 6 of the 12 must be in "core topics," which must include at least 2 hours in ethics, at least 1 hour in Fair Housing & the NJ Law Against Discrimination, and at least 1 hour in agency; the remaining hours may be a combination of core and elective courses approved by the Commission. The CE completion deadline (April 30) precedes the June 30 license expiration. A $200 CE late fee applies if CE is not completed by the April 30 deadline. Note: NJ requires no separate post-licensing education distinct from this ongoing 12-hour CE requirement on the official pages reviewed.

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New Jersey Real Estate CE course providers

Heads-up: These are independent, third-party CE providers — we are not affiliated with them and don't guarantee approval. Always confirm a course is accepted by the New Jersey Real Estate Commission (Division of the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance) before purchasing.

New Jersey Real Estate CE courses: frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do I need to renew my Real Estate license in New Jersey?

New Jersey requires about 12 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Salespersons (along with broker-salespersons and brokers) must complete a minimum of 12 CE credit hours per two-year cycle. At least 6 of the 12 must be in "core topics," which must include at least 2 hours in ethics, at least 1 hour in Fair Housing & the NJ Law Against Discrimination, and at least 1 hour in agency; the remaining hours may be a combination of core and elective courses approved by the Commission. The CE completion deadline (April 30) precedes the June 30 license expiration. A $200 CE late fee applies if CE is not completed by the April 30 deadline. Note: NJ requires no separate post-licensing education distinct from this ongoing 12-hour CE requirement on the official pages reviewed.

Do online Real Estate CE courses count in New Jersey?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the New Jersey Real Estate Commission (Division of the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my New Jersey Real Estate CE?

New Jersey generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the New Jersey Real Estate Commission (Division of the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance).

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the New Jersey Real Estate Commission (Division of the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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