How to get a real estate license in Paterson, NJ
There is no separate Paterson real estate license. Agents in Paterson hold a New Jersey salesperson license from the New Jersey Real Estate Commission (Department of Banking and Insurance), the same as everywhere else in the state. Here is what that means locally, with the full steps in the New Jersey guide.
The New Jersey steps at a glance
- Meet the basics
- Take the 75-hour prelicensure course
- Pass the license exam
- Apply through a sponsoring broker
Full New Jersey guide · Renewal and CE rules
Picking a brokerage in Paterson
The New Jersey guide explains when you need to work under a broker. Many new agents talk to a few local offices before they decide. These franchise offices list an address in Paterson.
Offices in Paterson
1 real estate franchise office lists an address in Paterson: 1 Coldwell Banker.
- Coldwell Banker Susani Realty, Inc. 209 Union Ave, 07502 (973) 790-6996 · Office site
Source: All The Places (CC-0), from each brand's public office locator, as of October 18, 2026. Not affiliated and not a recommendation; confirm details with the office.
Agents and offices in Paterson
Questions
Do I need a separate license to sell real estate in Paterson?
Not for the real estate license itself: the New Jersey Real Estate Commission (Department of Banking and Insurance) issues it and it covers all of New Jersey. The city may have its own business license rules, so check with the city.
Where do I take the course if I live in Paterson?
Any school approved by the New Jersey Real Estate Commission (Department of Banking and Insurance) works, in a classroom or online where the state allows it. Check the approval before you pay.
Nearby city guides: Clifton · Passaic · Totowa
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so always confirm with the official source.
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