New Jersey exam at a glance
Scored questions
110
80 national + 30 state
Passing score
70% (77 of 110 correct)
Time
4 hours
Exam fee
$38
Pre-licensing
75 hours
completed at an approved school
Exam vendor
PSI
Who runs the New Jersey exam
- Licensing agency: New Jersey Real Estate Commission (DOBI)
- Exam vendor: PSI
- Official handbook: candidate handbook / bulletin
- Scheduling: test-takers.psiexams.com/njre
The handbook is the document that governs your exam day. Read it once, end to end, before you book.
Exam format and scoring
- National portion: 80 - 110 total minus 30 state-law items
- State portion: 30 - Commission duties 2, licensing 3, statutes and rules 22, additional requirements 3
- Time: 4 hours
- To pass: 70% (77 of 110 correct)
What the New Jersey state portion covers
Use these weights to split your study time: the biggest rows are where the points are.
| Topic | Scored items |
|---|---|
| Duties and powers of the Real Estate Commission | 2 |
| Licensing | 3 |
| Statutes and rules governing licensee activities | 22 |
| Additional requirements (Full Disclosure Act, Law Against Discrimination) | 3 |
Retakes, deadlines and eligibility
- Background check: Yes - fingerprinting through the state vendor
Exam practice only. RealEstateExamKit does not provide, and does not replace, the pre-licensing education your state requires. Finish your commission-approved course first; we help you pass the exam that follows.
How close are you to a New Jersey pass?
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Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the New Jersey real estate exam?
110 scored questions (80 national + 30 state).
What is the passing score for the New Jersey real estate exam?
70% (77 of 110 correct).
How much does the New Jersey real estate exam cost?
The exam fee is $38 per attempt.
How many pre-licensing hours does New Jersey require?
75 hours. must be completed before reserving the exam We do not sell pre-licensing courses.
Sources
- New Jersey Real Estate Commission (DOBI) (accessed 2026-09-23)
- PSI candidate information bulletin (accessed 2026-09-23)