When to disclose any prior criminal activity to the Commission in NJ?

If you have been convicted of forgery, burglary, robbery, any theft offense other than shoplifting, criminal conspiracy to defraud, or similar offenses within the prior five years, your application will be denied.

Disqualifying offenses include forgery, burglary, robbery, any theft offense other than shoplifting, criminal conspiracy to defraud, or similar offenses that have happened in the prior five years. Any convictions for shoplifting or revocation of a professional license for just cause may also be grounds for denial.

After you pass your real estate licensing exam, you will be asked a series of screening questions. Disclose at this time any prior criminal activity. If the NJREC has any concerns about your qualifications, you will be given a chance to submit a written explanation for your screening question responses.

You will disclose any prior criminal activity after you pass the real estate licensing exam. You will be asked a series of screening questions at this time.