How to get a real estate license in Toms River, NJ
There is no separate Toms River real estate license. Agents in Toms River 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 Toms River
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 Toms River.
Offices in Toms River
4 real estate franchise offices list an address in Toms River: 2 Century 21 and 2 Coldwell Banker.
- CENTURY 21 Action Plus Realty 1200 Route 37 West, 08755 (800) 299-2129 · Office site
- CENTURY 21 Solid Gold Realty 1 Kensington Circle, 08755 (732) 920-2100 · Office site
- Coldwell Banker Flanagan Realty 1541 Route 37 E, 08753 (732) 270-6100 · Office site
- Coldwell Banker Riviera Realty, Inc. 1 Fort de France Ave, 08757 (732) 244-8093 · 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 Toms River
Questions
Do I need a separate license to sell real estate in Toms River?
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 Toms River?
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: Forked River · Ship Bottom · Barnegat
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so always confirm with the official source.
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