Paramedic / New Jersey
2026 data New Jersey board official source

New Jersey Paramedic License Requirements

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State-board requirements, fees, and renewal cycle drawn from official regulator records.

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Provides advanced emergency medical care in the field.

What the New Jersey data shows for Paramedics

New Jersey sets the entry bar for paramedics at 1,719 training hours and a passing score on NREMT Paramedic Exam. A background check is a standard part of the process, and applicants must be 18 or older. The credential is administered under New Jersey's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Paramedic Training Program".

Budget $180 to get started, plus $147 at each renewal on a 2-year cycle. Maintaining the license requires 72 hours of continuing education per 2-year cycle, an ongoing cost applicants often underestimate when budgeting the career.

On reciprocity, paramedics should know: Interstate EMS Compact: 30+ states.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
37/100
Paramedic · New Jersey

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training F
1,719 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$180
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$74/yr
$147 every 2 years
Continuing Education F
36.0 hrs/yr
72 hours every 2 years
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in New Jersey

Education / Training Hours
Paramedic Training Program
1,719 hours
Exam Requirement
NREMT Paramedic Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$180
Renewal Fee
$147
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
72 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with New Jersey licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Paramedic in New Jersey? ▼
New Jersey requires 1719 education/training hours, passing an exam (NREMT Paramedic Exam), and an initial fee of $180. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Paramedic in New Jersey? ▼
Certification as a paramedic in New Jersey means clearing the state's checklist: 1719 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The New Jersey licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Paramedic license to New Jersey from another state? ▼
Paramedic licenses generally reciprocate as follows: Interstate EMS Compact: 30+ states. Interstate licensing compacts cover many professions and can further ease a move between states. The New Jersey licensing board can confirm the current rules for your credential.
Does New Jersey require a background check for Paramedic licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the paramedic licensing process in New Jersey. The state licensing board determines which offenses disqualify an applicant and how appeals are handled.
What are the continuing education requirements for Paramedic in New Jersey? ▼
To stay licensed as a paramedic in New Jersey, plan on 72 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $147.

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What to do with this paramedic license

Paramedic in New Jersey, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a paramedic-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how New Jersey's paramedic requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Paramedic in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state paramedic license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how New Jersey's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. New Jersey overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the New Jersey licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.