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    10 Official NJ Real Estate Resources Every Licensee Should Bookmark

    The short answer: The official pages NJ licensees use most are the Real Estate Commission's home page, the Licensee Search, Online Licensing Services, the license law (N.J.S.A. 45:15) and rules (N.J.A.C. 11:5), DOBI Bulletin 24-11, the CE page and PSI's CE tracking system, the Commission's enforcement orders, its practice notices, its related-links page, and the Division of Taxation's Realty Transfer Fee page. All ten are state sites or the state's CE vendor, so they beat blog summaries when a rule matters (NJREC).

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    1. The NJ Real Estate Commission home page

    Start at nj.gov/dobi/division_rec. It links to licensing and education, Online Licensing Services, CE, enforcement activity, the complaint process and Commission contact details. It also carries current notices, such as the 2024 law changes. Licensing questions go to (609) 292-7272 or relic@dobi.nj.gov (NJREC).

    2. The DOBI Licensee Search

    The Licensee Search looks up a person or company by name, license reference number, license type or status. Click a licensee's status to see their licensing business information, or click a company name to list its active licensees. Changes made by staff or through online services show up the next day (NJREC instructions). For official certified records, see NJ license certification and history.

    3. Online Licensing Services

    Online Licensing Services is where licensees handle their license online. Every licensee, including referral agents, salespersons, broker-salespersons and brokers of record, can generate their own license as a PDF. The license now doubles as the pocket card, so you can save it, print it or email it to your phone (NJREC).

    4. The license law: N.J.S.A. 45:15

    The New Jersey Real Estate Broker and Salesperson Act is in Title 45, Chapter 15 of the New Jersey statutes. The Commission links to it through the NJ Legislature's statutes site (NJREC). It covers who needs a license, the grounds for discipline, and the Real Estate Guaranty Fund.

    5. The rules: N.J.A.C. 11:5 and the 2026 amendments

    The Commission's rules are in N.J.A.C. Title 11, Chapter 5. NJREC links to LexisNexis for the code text (NJREC links). Bookmark the January 20, 2026 adoption notice too. Some free online copies of the code still show the older text, so check the adoption notice when a rule may have changed.

    6. DOBI Bulletin 24-11 on the 2024 law changes

    Bulletin 24-11 explains P.L. 2024, c.32, which took effect August 1, 2024. It covers business relationships including designated agency, the new Consumer Information Statement, brokerage service agreements, the signed Property Condition Disclosure Statement, broker compensation, signage at showings and a new CE requirement. Our what changed in NJ licensing page summarizes it.

    7. The CE requirements page and PSI's CE tracking system

    The CE requirements page lists the 12-hour requirement and its core topics, and the CE FAQs answer common questions. To check your recorded hours, use the NJ Real Estate CE Tracking System, run by PSI. Your User ID is an upper-case "L" plus your license number. For login or transcript problems, PSI asks licensees to email ce@psionline.com and says not to contact the Commission for password resets (PSI CE tracking). Our CE and renewal guide covers the deadlines.

    8. NJREC Enforcement Activity

    The Enforcement Activity page lists Commission disciplinary actions by year. Final orders entered on or after July 1, 2014 are posted online, and older ones are available on request (NJREC). Reading real cases is a practical way to see how the rules are applied. If you need to file a complaint, the complaint process page explains that it must be in writing.

    9. The Commission's practice notices

    Three short notices answer everyday questions:

    • Deposit checks: deposit money must be deposited within five business days of receipt (N.J.A.C. 11:5-5.1). If the offer is withdrawn before acceptance, or rejected with no counteroffer, during that window, the funds may be returned in the same form if the offeror asks. Our earnest money guide has the details.
    • Lock box security: no one should get unaccompanied access to a listing without the seller's full knowledge and consent, and properties must be secured after showings.
    • Unlicensed assistants and support staff: a two-column list of what unlicensed staff can and cannot do. For example, they can't show property or explain a contract to anyone outside the firm. See working as a licensed assistant.

    10. The Division of Taxation's Realty Transfer Fee page

    The Realty Transfer Fee page explains the fee the state charges the seller when a deed is recorded. It's generally based on the consideration recited in the deed, and Form RTF-1 must be filed with any deed claiming a full or partial exemption (NJ Division of Taxation). Our realty transfer fee guide walks through it.

    Which resource answers which question?

    QuestionGo to
    Is this person or firm licensed?#2 Licensee Search
    Where is my license or pocket card?#3 Online Licensing Services
    What does the rule actually say?#4 statute, #5 rules and 2026 notice
    Did my CE post?#7 PSI CE tracking
    How has the Commission ruled before?#8 Enforcement Activity
    Fair housing, HUD or state housing agencies?NJREC related links

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    Last reviewed: November 10, 2026

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