New Jersey Real Estate License Cost
A breakdown of the fixed government and vendor fees versus variable course tuition.
| Item | Current Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 75-hour prelicensure course | Variable | Set by the licensed school; varies by format. |
| PSI exam fee | $38 | Current fee per registration; recheck the PSI bulletin. |
| Fingerprinting (IDEMIA) | $66.05 | Current criminal-history process fee. |
| Initial salesperson license total | $160 | Current NJREC fee schedule total. |
Fees are administrative and subject to change. Confirm current amounts directly with NJREC and PSI before budgeting.
Why Total Cost Varies
Course tuition is the largest variable and depends on the school and delivery format. A specific statutory or NJREC waiver may apply to some applicants. Confirm current eligibility and documentation directly with NJREC before budgeting around a waiver.
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Verified fixed costs and when they occur
Course tuition is variable by licensed school. The $264.05 subtotal below includes only currently verified state and vendor costs as of July 22, 2026.
| When | Cost | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Exam registration | PSI exam registration | $38.00 |
| After passing, before application | Required fingerprinting | $66.05 |
| Original application workflow | Initial salesperson license cost | $160.00 |
| Verified fixed subtotal | Excludes course tuition | $264.05 |
The subtotal excludes course tuition, optional exam preparation, and unverified or situational expenses. Recheck volatile fees directly with PSI and NJREC before acting.
Planning formula
Variable licensed-school tuition + $264.05 in currently verified fixed costs. The fixed subtotal excludes course tuition, optional exam preparation, retake fees, and unverified or situational expenses.
Recheck before paying
- Verify the school is currently licensed.
- Obtain complete tuition and refund terms.
- Check the current PSI exam fee.
- Check the current fingerprint vendor and fee.
- Check the current NJREC initial salesperson cost.