New York real estate certificate of licensure?

Question

Okay. I am a licensed New York real estate salesperson. I am thinking to move to New Jersey and would like to continue my real estate practice in New Jersey. Instead, taking the 75 hours course again. I would like to apply for a waiver. So, I can take the exam without taking the 75 hours course. But, my problem is I don't know where to get an official New York real estate certificate of licensure. I try to search on Google. No luck. So, anyone knows or have similar experiences?

Sze Guan Tan · Answer

@Jason Lee &  @Nicolas NuvanGot it. Thank you so much!

David Wapelhorst · Answer

@Sze Guan Tan

Hi Sze I recently went through this myself last year. After a couple of calls the division of state was able to point me to a request form that I had to fill out and send to Albany and in about a week received the certificate. My apologies but now I forget where exactly the link is but someone from the division of licenses should be able to show you rather quickly on a call.

Nicolas Nuvan · Answer

@Sze Guan Tan

Hey man, you don’t have to take the course. You just have to submit a few forms to NJ state and they waive the class.

You will have to study and take the NJ test once you receive the waiver.

Jason Lee · Answer

Look up division of licensing services / Request for certification/certified copies of records.

David M. · Answer

@Sze Guan Tan

Okay.  Wasn't questioning you, I just didn't know since I'm already here.

Have the courses gone back to in person?  With covid they went online, but perhaps not pre-recorded.  Honestly, if you are licensed in NY I don't think you should have a problem with passing the NJ exam.  I guess it depends on how you learn.  I got a nice book to read from..  There isn't anything "fancy" about it, its just if you don't know about real estate and the various laws and some math, it can be difficult for some people to pass the first time around.  Good luck.

Sze Guan Tan · Answer

I have verified with the commission as well as NJ real estate education provider. So, there is no question about it. Actually, I don't mind taking another 75 hours course. Just that NJ real estate course way more expensive than NY. Also, even if is an online course can't be pre-recorded. Have to be a live course. I like pre-recorded classes better. So, I can go back to replay as many times as I want.Anyway, thank you for your input here.

David M. · Answer

@Sze Guan Tan

Your "reply" post doesn't make the link live so I can't see the waiver section.  I just noticed mine does have a phone number.  That makes sense.  they told us our courses were similar except we have extra hours so that we can write contracts.  As I understand it now, NY and NJ are "reverse" since you guys start with verbal negotiation and we start with everythign upfront in writing.

Oh, I have heard of brokers getting exceptions/waivers, but not agents.  Sorry I couldn't be of more assistance..  Good luck.

David M. · Answer

@Sze Guan Tan

That's interesting.  I thought NJ didn't have reciprocity with any state.  The commission says so (see second to last line):

https://www.state.nj.us/dobi/d...

Meanwhile, I would expect that your NYS real estate license would be your proof.  In NY they don't give you anything?