50-State Construction Licensing Compliance Guide
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New Jersey Construction Licensing

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Licenses are typically required for individuals and businesses that provide construction industry services. This guide contains information about construction industry licensing in New Jersey.

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New Jersey Construction and Contracting Company Licenses

New Jersey Asbestos License

Agency:New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development - Asbestos Control & Licensing

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Asbestos License

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$2,000

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Asbestos License Renewal

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$2,000

Due:

Annually

New Jersey Electrical Business Permit

Agency:New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs - Board of Examiners and Electrical Contractors

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for an Initial Business Permit

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$150 for permits issued during the first year of the triennial period, $100 for the second year, and $50 for permits issued during the third year of the triennial period.

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

$225

Due:

Triennially by March 31.

Notes:

Contact the board for a renewal application.

New Jersey Fire Protection Equipment Contractor Permit

Agency:State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Division of Fire Safety - Contractor Certification and Emblems Unit
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Ownership Requirements:

The application form must be signed and dated by the business owner, director or general manager. By signing this form you are attesting that:
1: Qualifiers named accept the responsibility of the same under this law.
2. All previously agreed to conditions from original application.
3. You have a valid “Out-of-State Power of Attorney” if you do not have an office in New Jersey.

Insurance Requirements:

Provide a copy of a certificate of insurance for commercial general liability insurance, made out to State of New Jersey, Division of Fire Safety.

Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No
Qualifying Individual Requirements:
  • Please provide the DFS Certification #, name, and signature of the Qualifying Individual for each trade you are providing services.

Initial Registration

Form:

Fire Protection Equipment Contractor Business Permit

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$250

Required Attachments:
  • Provide the DFS Certification #, name, and signature of the Qualifying Individual for each service you will be providing. By signing this individual accepts responsibility as qualifier per N.J.A.C. 5:74, as the responsible person for each trade.
  • Provide the name, address and corporate title of each member, officer or director of your business.
  • Provide the principal place of business and the location of each branch office.
  • Provide a copy of a certificate of insurance for commercial general liability insurance, made out to State of New Jersey, Division of Fire Safety.
  • Complete out-of-state power of attorney as needed.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Fire Protection Equipment Contractor Business Permit

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$250

Due:

Annually by date of issuance. 

New Jersey General Contractor License

Not required



General Contractor Company licensure is not required on the State level in New Jersey.

There is no state level license for general contractor firms in New Jersey, however, home improvement contractors are licensed by the division of consumer affairs and the department of banking and insurance.

Home Improvement is any remodeling, altering, painting, repairing, renovating, restoring, moving, demolishing, or modernizing of a structure used as a place of residence, or of any portion of the property on which the structure is located, is considered a home improvement for the purposes of the Act.

Home improvement includes the construction, installation, replacement, improvement, or repair of driveways, sidewalks, swimming pools, terraces, patios, landscaping, fences, porches, windows, doors, cabinets, kitchens, bathrooms, garages, basements and basement waterproofing, water purifiers (not including the installation or disconnection of water filtration systems), insulation installation, siding, wall-to-wall carpeting or attached or inlaid floor coverings, and other changes, repairs, or improvements made to residential property.

Construction of a new residence is not considered a home improvement under the Act.

Any person, whether a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, limited liability company or any other type of business organization that is engaged in the business of selling or making home improvements is considered a home improvement contractor for the purposes of the Act.

New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor License

Agency:New Jersey Department of Consumer Affairs - Home Improvement Contractor Section
Notes:

General contractors are licensed at the county and city level.

Initial Registration

Form:

Home Improvement Contractor Application for Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Mail

  • State of New Jersey
    Division of Consumer Affairs
    Regulated Business Section
    Home Improvement Unit
    124 Halsey Street, 7th Floor
    P.O. Box 46016
    Newark, NJ 07101
Agency Fee:

$110

Notes:
  • Checks or money orders for this application are nonrefundable, regardless of the outcome of the application
  • Example attachments for this application can be found on pages 7-10 of the state-provided application deck
Before you Apply:
  • List all names the company will do business under. If using a DBA, the name must be registered with the state as such
  • Name and address of your registered agent for this license
Required Attachments:
  • Certified copies of Articles of Incorporation or formation
  • Copies of DBA/ Trade name certificates and form C-150G or the trade name certificate if used
  • A copy of the New Jersey certificate of authorization (foreign qualification) if domiciled in another state
  • Complete Disclosure Statement
  • List of owners
    • full name, home and business street address and business telephone number of each owner, officer, director, principal and person with an ownership interest of 10 percent or more in the business and the percentage of ownership held
    • If an owner holds a professional or occupational license in the state, provide the license type, agency, number, and date issued
  • Certification form
  • Certificate of insurance with the company listed as the insured
    • Policy of commercial general liability insurance in a minimum amount of $500,000 per occurrence
    • Mmust include an effective policy number, the date of issuance, the effective date and your signature
  • If prior misconduct occurred, provide proof of rehabilitation
    • the nature and responsibility of the position the convicted individual would hold;
      • the nature and seriousness of the offense;
      • the circumstances under which the offense occurred;
      • the date of the offense;
      • the age of the individual when the offense was committed;
      • whether the offense was an isolated or repeated incident;
      • any social conditions which may have contributed to the offense;
      • any evidence of rehabilitation including, among other things, good conduct in prison or in the community, counseling, or psychiatric treatment received.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$110

Due:

Annually by March 31.

Before you Apply:

COI

The home repair contractor license issued by DOBI is required for a New Jersey home repair contractor who executes financed home repair contracts on the goods or services provided to New Jersey consumers for home repair work.

A home repair contractor who deals strictly in cash installment payments over a period of 90 days or less or accepts credit card payments does not need to obtain this license.

New Jersey Home Repair Contractor License

Agency:New Jersey Department of Banking & Insurance - Home Repair Contractor/Salesperson

Initial Registration

Form:

New Jersey Home Repair Contractor License

Filing Method:

Mail

  • Regular
    • Licensing Services Bureau, New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance, PO Box 473, Trenton, NJ 08625
  • Overnight
    • Licensing Services Bureau, New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance, 20 W. State St., 8th Floor, Trenton NJ 08608
Agency Fee:

$300

Original Ink:Required
Notarization Required?:Required
Notes:
  • All fees submitted for this license are nonrefundable
  • Personal checks are not accepted
  • If you employ salespersons to execute home repair contracts with homeowners on behalf of your company, you must license each individual so employed. Officers of the corporation are not required to be licensed as a home repair salesperson
Before you Apply:
  • Signatures for this application are required by the most senior person in the company
    • Corporation - President and secretary
    • LLC - managing member and witness
    • Partnership - partner and witness
    • Sole Proprietorship - sole proprietor and witness
  • The corporate seal or a copy of the corporate seal must be affixed in the case of a corporate applicant
  • Signatures must be witnessed by anotary public or attorney
  • An in-state New Jersey office location is required
Required Attachments:
  • Certified copy of the company's articles of incorporation or formation
  • Copy of your New Jersey authorization to do business (foreign qualification) if not registered domestically in the state
  • A copy of any DBA's, alternate, or fictitious names registered to be used in New Jersey. All DBA's must be registered
  • Personal Certifications must be completed by all officers, directors, substantial stockholders (10% or more), members, partners and/or owners
  • A financial statement as prepared by your accountant/office manager/bookkeeper demonstrating net worth
    • In the instance of a newly formed company, attach a start-up balance sheet
  • Attach a copy of deed, lease or rental agreement for location to be licensed as listed on the application
  • Attach two (2) photographs of the office location
    • one exterior and one interior
    • photograph must clearly show the required business sign
  • If you conduct business from a residence, you must provide proof
    • Attach copies of letters you have sent to your local post office and telephone company advising them of the use of your residence for your business
    • A copy of the deed, lease, or rental agreement for the residence.
  • Certificate of Insurance showing that you have public liability and worker’s compensation insurance
    • The certificate should show the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance at the address on the top of the application as a party of interest
    • The certificate should also show your agent’s name, address and telephone number
  • Submit proof of Home Improvement Contractor registration with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs
    • You can obtain information regarding the Home Improvement Contractor registration by calling 1-888-656-6225 or at www.nj.gov/oag/ca/HIC/.

Registration Renewal

Form:

New Jersey Home Repair Contractor License Renewal

Agency Fee:

$300

Due:

By June 30 of odd-numbered years.

New Jersey Lead Abatement Contractor Certification

Agency:New Jersey Department of Community Affairs - Division of Codes and Standards - Lead Hazard Abatement Program
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Form:

Application, Lead Abatement Contractor

Agency Fee:

$2,518

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application, Lead Abatement Contractor (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$2,518

Due:

Biennially by the date of issuance.

New Jersey Lead Evaluation Contractor Certification

Agency:New Jersey Department of Community Affairs - Division of Codes and Standards - Lead Hazard Abatement Program
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Form:

Application, Lead Evaluation Contractor

Agency Fee:

$2,518

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application, Lead Evaluation Contractor (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$2,518

Due:

Biennially by the date of issuance.

New Jersey Mechanical Contractor License

Not required



Mechanical/HVAC Contractor Company licensure is not required on the State level in New Jersey.

New Jersey does not issue firm licenses for mechanical contractors, however, a Master HVACR License may be required before an individual establishes an HVAC business.

All builders of owner-occupied new homes, including single family, townhouse, duplex (two-family), cooperative, condominium, factory-built, and modular residences are required to register with the New Home Warranty Program. A builder is any individual or organization in the business of constructing new homes, including anyone who constructs a new home for sale, acts as prime contractor to construct a new home for himself/herself or for another person, contracts with a general contractor for construction of a new home, or sells or transfers title to land and then participates in the construction of a new home. It does not include a person who constructs a new home for his/her own personal use, a licensed architect, engineer, or attorney, or someone who contracts with a licensed architect, engineer, or attorney to provide professional services related to the construction of a new home.

Each new home building business is required to register separately. The name of the company which is transferring title to the new home is the entity which must register and warrant the new home.

New Jersey New Home Builder Registration

Agency:State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Division of Codes And Standards - Bureau of Homeowner Protection
Law:

New Home Warranty and Builders’ Registration Act, N.J.S.A. 46:3B-10 and promulgated regulations, N.J.A.C. 5:25-1.1 et seq.

Eligible Entity Types:
  • Corporations 
  • Limited Partnerships 
  • General Partnerships Agreements 
  • Joint Venture Agreements 
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Ownership Requirements:

Corporations, limited partnerships, general partnerships, and joint ventures must submit a copy of their certificate of incorporation, certificate of limited partnership, general partnership agreement, or joint venture agreement, as appropriate.

Financial Requirements:

All beneficiaries of the “Estate of…” or “Trust” with 10% or more interest must be listed as a principal/members/officers on the new home builder registration application. All beneficiaries listed on the application must also fill out Schedules A, B, and/or C by following the instructions on the new home builder registration application. If any beneficiary is under the age of 18 the guardian or trustee for that individual’s interest must be listed. (Submit a copy of the Trust Agreement with your application.)

Notes:

By completing this application, you consent to a criminal history records check for a noncriminal justice purpose.

Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Home Builder Registration Application

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$200

Turnaround:

20 business days 

Penalties:

Applications may be deemed incomplete and closed after 30 days, if after having been notified by the New Home Builder Registration Unit of a deficiency, the applicant fails to correct the deficient application submission. If an application is closed a new application and a new $200.00 application fee is required to restart or continue the application process.

Notes:
  • The name of the business or person who owns the property and is transferring title is the entity/person that must register as a new home builder and issue the warranty for the new home. This exact name should appear on your application for registration as a new home builder in the state of new jersey. If you are the only owner of the business and are doing business under your own name as a sole proprietor, list your own name.
  • List all other names under which the new home builder will be doing business (include a copy of the Trade Certificate or Alternate Name
    Certificate of assumed name on file with the county or state.)
    • D/B/As, AKAs, trade names, fictitious names, etc. must be filed with the State Department of Treasury or the county or town where the new home builder is conducting business.
Required Attachments:
  • Applicants must provide Business Formation documents:
    • Certificate of Incorporation
    • Partnership Agreement
    • Joint Venture Agreement
    • Certificate of Formation
    • For LLC: Trust Agreement
  • If the Certificate of Incorporation or Certificate of Formation is more than 1 year old, also submit the Business Entity Status Report, Annual Report, or Long Form Standing showing the current principals/officers and status of the company.
  • Out of state (foreign) entities must also submit a Certificate of Authority to do Business in New Jersey.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Home Builder Registration Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$200

Due:

Biennially by date of issuance. 

Required Attachments:
  • Submit the Business Entity Status Report, Annual Report, or Long Form Standing showing the current principals/officers and status of the company
  • If there have been any changes since the previous renewal with regard to principals, members, directors, partners or officers in this building entity, please include documentation reflecting those changes
    • For Corporations provide-a copy of the annual report status form indicating the current principals in the entity. A copy of a unanimous consent in writing or an action by consent in writing from the secretary of the entity indicating appointments/regenerations and/or terminations of officers is acceptable.
    • For Limited Liablity Companies provide a copy of the operating agreement or annual report stylus form indicting the current principals in the company.
  • Provide Operating Agreement (if available).
  • Provide judgment and discharge documents, if there were judgments issued against the building entity.
  • Provide applicable documents, if the building entity has gone through a bankruptcy, business reorganization, fianancial reorganization or liquidation.
  • If you will be using a private new home warranty plan, provide private New Home Warranty acceptance letter and member enrollment number, or proof of current membership enrollment. (If your company is not yet enrolled, once enrolled you have 30 days to submit proof of enrollment
    to the Bureau.).

New Jersey Plumbing Contractor License

Not required



Plumbing Contractor Company licensure is not required on the State level in New Jersey.

There is no state level license for plumbing firms in New Jersey, however, individual and local licensing requirements may apply.

Local Construction and Contracting Company Licenses

Atlantic City General Contractor Class I License

Agency:Atlantic City - Department of Licensing & Inspections (NJ)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:
  • Comprehensive General Liability, Bodily Injury, and Property Damage Insurance in amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence
  • Atlantic City must be listed as the certificate holder and named as an additional insured
  • Worker's Compensation Insurance
Notes:

Class I Construction Contractor: a person who, by himself or through others, offers to undertake or holds himself out as being able to undertake to perform one or more of the activities listed under construction contracting and who meets the standards set by the Division of Construction for this classification. These activities include: 

  1. The erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair or renovation of any commercial building or structure.
  2. The installation, extension, alteration or repair of any elevator, moving stairway, mechanical equipment, refrigeration, air-conditioning or ventilating apparatus, gas piping, heating system or any other equipment specifically controlled by the provisions of the New Jersey State Uniform Construction Code on commercial buildings or structures and for which the State of New Jersey does not mandate or require licensure.
  3. The erection, alteration, relocation or repair of any sign or outdoor display structure.
  4. The demolition, removal or moving of any building or structure other than residential.
  5. The erection or repair of fences other than residential.
  6. The erection, installation, alteration or repair of swimming pools other than residential.
  7. The installation or repair of driveways and sidewalks other than residential.
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • $25 application fee
  • $600 license fee
Required Attachments:
  • Certificate of Liability Insurance
  • Worker's Compensation Insurance
  • Hold Harmless Agreement
  • 3 Reference Letters
    • Past and/or present employers, customers you have done work for, or other contractors who are familiar with your work
  • Copies of permits issued for the class of work performed
  • Valid Photo Identification
  • Copies of licenses from other jurisdictions (cities, states, etc.)
  • Copy of New Jersey Business Registration
  • Statement of Nature of applicant's contracting business
  • Statement of previous experience in the field of construction

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$250 renewal fee

Due:

Annually by March 1.

Required Attachments:
  • Certificate of Liability Insurance
  • Worker's Compensation Insurance
  • Hold Harmless Agreement

Atlantic City General Contractor Class II License

Agency:Atlantic City - Department of Licensing & Inspections (NJ)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:
  • Comprehensive General Liability, Bodily Injury, and Property Damage Insurance in amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence
  • Atlantic City must be listed as the certificate holder and named as an additional insured
  • Worker's Compensation Insurance
Notes:

Class II Construction Contractor: a person whose business operations are limited to the performance of construction work in a single trade requiring special skills and whose business involves the use of such specialized building trades or crafts and who meets the standards set by the Division of Construction.

Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • $25 application fee
  • $300 license fee
Required Attachments:
  • Certificate of Liability Insurance
  • Worker's Compensation Insurance
  • Hold Harmless Agreement
  • 3 Reference LettersPast and/or present employers, customers you have done work for, or other contractors who are familiar with your work
  • Copies of permits issued for the class of work performed
  • Valid Photo Identification
  • Copies of licenses from other jurisdictions (cities, states, etc.)
  • Copy of New Jersey Business Registration
  • Statement of Nature of applicant's contracting business
  • Statement of previous experience in the field of construction

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$200 license fee

Due:

Annually by March 1.

Required Attachments:
  • Certificate of Liability Insurance
  • Worker's Compensation Insurance
  • Hold Harmless Agreement

Lawrence Township Contractor License

Agency:Lawrence Township - Construction Code Enforcement Division (NJ)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:
  • Certificate of General Liability Insurance
    • The township does not specify insurance amounts
  • The Township of Lawrence must be the certificate holder
Notes:
  • All contractors working on commercial projects in Lawrence Township are required to obtain a Lawrence Township Contractor's License on an annual basis
  • All contractors working on residential projects in Lawrence Township must be registered in State of New Jersey
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Automatic Exemption

Notes:

All state-licensed contractors are exempt from the contractor licensing requirement

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor License Application

Filing Method:

Mail, fax, or in-person

Agency Fee:

$75

Required Attachments:
  • Certificate of Insurance

Registration Renewal

Form:

Mail a current Certificate of Insurance and the required fee via check to renew a contractor's license. There is no renewal form. 

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$75

Due:

Annually by December 31

Required Attachments:
  • Certificate of Insurance

Pennsauken Contractor's License

Agency:Pennsauken Township Building Department (NJ)

Initial Registration

Form:

Commercial Contractors License Application

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Form:

Commercial Contractors License Application (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Licenses expire annually by the date of issuance, and renewals must be filed at least 30 days prior to the expiration date.

City of Trenton Contractor Registration

Agency:City of Trenton - Housing & Economic Development Department - Division of Technical Services (NJ)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:
  • Public Liability Insurance
  • Worker's Compensation Insurance
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Agency Fee:

$200

Required Attachments:
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • Proof of Worker's Compensation Insurance
  • State License (Fire Protection Equipment Installers)
  • Home Improvement Contractor Registration with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, if applicable
  • 2 references attesting to registrant's skills, experience, and business responsibility

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

$200

Due:

Annually by date of issuance

Required Attachments:
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • Proof of Worker's Compensation Insurance
  • State License (Fire Protection Equipment Installers)
  • Home Improvement Contractor Registration with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, if applicable

Individual Licenses

New Jersey Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses

New Jersey Apprentice Plumber Registration

Agency:New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs - State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers

Initial Registration

Form:

New Jersey Apprentice Plumber Registration

Agency Fee:

$50

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

By June 30 of odd-numbered years.

Notes:

Renewal applications are not available online. Renewal invoices will be sent directly to individual licensees.

New Jersey Asbestos Supervisor Permit

Agency:New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development - Office of Asbestos Control & Licensing

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Permit

Agency Fee:

$150

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Permit (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$150

Due:

Annually from the date of initial permit

New Jersey Asbestos Worker Permit

Agency:New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development - Office of Asbestos Control & Licensing

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Permit

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Permit (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually from the date of initial permit

New Jersey Contractor Certification

Agency:State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Division of Fire Safety - Contractor Certification and Emblems Unit
Law:
  • All applications submitted shall include current proof of certification or
    recertification with NICET and/or NAFED. Please provide a copy of NICET
    and/or NAFED certificate (s) (no originals) with this application.
    See Certification Requirements: N.J.A.C. 5:74-2.3(d) .
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Notes:
  • Provide on a separate sheet of paper, a list all fire protection businesses
    which you are presently employed. Include company name (s), address (s), phone number (s), title (s), and a description of the type of work you
    perform. Additionally, you must acknowledge your position of Company
    Qualifier, if applicable.
  • Provide copies (do not send originals) of NAFED (National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors) or NICET (National Institute for
    Certification in Engineering certification documents. whichever applies. Note: those with certifications from both agencies (example: All
    Fire Protection) will need to provide documentation from both NAFED and NICET.
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor Certification for Applicant

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$75 per certification 

Before you Apply:
  • Please write your ID# in memo part of check
Required Attachments:
  • Provide on a separate sheet of paper, a list all fire protection businesses
    which you are presently employed. Include company name (s), address (s), phone number (s), title (s), and a description of the type of work you
    perform. Additionally, you must acknowledge your position of Company
    Qualifier, if applicable
  • Provide copies (do not send originals) of NAFED (National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors) or NICET (National Institute for
    Certification in Engineering certification documents. whichever applies. Note: those with certifications from both agencies (example: All
    Fire Protection) will need to provide documentation from both NAFED and NICET.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Renewal Certification/Certificate Application Form

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:
  • Fire Inspector $91.00
  • Fire Official $91.00
  • Fire Investigator $91.00
  • Fire Instructor No Fee
  • Drill Ground Instructor No Fee
Due:

Triennially by April 30 or October 31. 

New Jersey Dewatering Well Driller License

Agency:New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection - Division of Water Supply and Geoscience

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for New Jersey Well Drilling & Pump Installer License

Agency Fee:

There is currently no application fee for any category of NJ well driller or pump installer license. Exam fees for the required technical and regulatory exams are paid directly to the third-party testing vendor that administers the test. Once an applicant has been approved for licensure by the NJ State Well Drillers & Pump Installers Examining & Advisory Board (Board), payment of a license fee is required to activate the license. These fees are pro-rated based on the remaining time left in the 3-year license cycle for which driller and pump installer licenses are valid.

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

$300

Due:

Triennially by June 30.

Notes:

Renewal applications are not available online. Renewal invoices will be sent directly to individual licensees.

New Jersey Home Repair Salesperson License

Agency:New Jersey Department of Banking & Insurance - Home Repair Contractor/Salesperson

Initial Registration

Form:

Instructions/Application/Personal Certification

Agency Fee:

$60

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

By June 30 of odd-numbered years.

Notes:

Renewal applications are not available online. Renewal invoices will be sent directly to individual licensees.

New Jersey Journeyman Electrician License

Agency:New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs - Board of Examiners and Electrical Contractors

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for a Certificate of Registration to Practice as a Qualified Journeyman Electrician

Agency Fee:

If paid during the first year of a triennial; $ 60.00; second year of a triennial; $ 40.00; third year of a triennial; $ 20.00.

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

$60

Due:

Three years from the date of initial licensure.

Notes:

Renewal applications are not available online. Renewal invoices will be sent directly to individual licensees.

New Jersey Journeyman Plumber Registration

Agency:New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs - State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Registration as a Journeyman Plumber

Agency Fee:

$75; The application fee is $50.00 if the applicant has previously registered with the Board as an apprentice plumber.

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Due:

By June 30 of odd-numbered years.

Notes:

Renewal applications are not available online. Renewal invoices will be sent directly to individual licensees.

New Jersey Journeyman Well Driller License

Agency:New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection - Division of Water Supply and Geoscience

Initial Registration

Form:

New Jersey Journeyman Well Driller License

Agency Fee:

There is currently no application fee for any category of NJ well driller or pump installer license. Exam fees for the required technical and regulatory exams are paid directly to the third-party testing vendor that administers the test. Once an applicant has been approved for licensure by the NJ State Well Drillers & Pump Installers Examining & Advisory Board (Board), payment of a license fee is required to activate the license. These fees are pro-rated based on the remaining time left in the 3-year license cycle for which driller and pump installer licenses are valid.

Notarization Required?:Required
Notes:

The applicant will apply for their license after they have taken all the necessary exams and have met the appropriate experience requirements.

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

$300

Due:

Triennially by June 30.

Notes:

Renewal applications are not available online. Renewal invoices will be sent directly to individual licensees.

New Jersey Lead Inspector / Assessor License

Agency:New Jersey Department of Health - Consumer, Environmental and Occupational Health Service
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No
Qualifying Individual Requirements:
  • Proof of passing 2-part third-party state examination
  • Education and Experience - must provide proof of one of the following:
    • Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of experience in a related field*
    • One (1) year of experience* and proof of certification as Registered Environmental Health Specialist (formerly sanitary inspector-grade 1), health officer, an industrial hygienist, an engineer, a registered architect, or an environmentally-related scientific experience in a related field (such as asbestos, lead, environmental remediation, construction-related health, safety inspections, etc.)
    • A high school diploma (or equivalent) and three (3) years of experience in a related field*

*Related experience means experience in asbestos, lead, environmental remediation, construction-related health, safety inspections, or other types of environmental or inspection-type work.

Initial Registration

Form:

Lead Inspector / Assessor Registration Application (EHS-24)

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$150

Required Attachments:
  • Applicants must include a passport-sized (approximately 2”x 2”) color photograph of the applicant with the applicant’s face not being less than three-quarters of an inch wide. Must have white, uncluttered background, with no hat, glasses or anything that disguises overall facial features.
  • Applicant’s name and ID Number (from permit) or control number (from top right corner of pink EHS-9 form) must be clearly printed on back of photo.
  • Proof of at least one (1) year of experience in a related field (for example: asbestos, lead, environmental remediation work, construction-related health and safety inspections, etc.) AND one (1) of the following:
    • A bachelor’s degree and one (1) additional year of
      experience in a related field; or
    • Certification as a sanitary inspector-grade 1, a health officer, an industrial hygienist, an engineer, a registered architect, or in an environmentally-related scientific field (such as environmental scientist); or
    • A high school diploma (or equivalent) and at least two
      (2) years of experience in a related field. 
  • Score report issued by Pearson Vue indicating that the
    applicant has passed third-party state Inspector/Risk
    Assessor exam.
    • Acceptable documentation includes the following:
      • High school diploma (or equivalent);
      •  college degree;
      • resumes, letters of reference, proof of certification in another state, documentation of work experience and copies of inspection reports;
      • certificates from training courses or professional development courses;
      • a signed, notarized statement by the applicant that the
        individual meets the applicable qualifications.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Lead Inspector / Assessor Renewal Application (EHS-24)

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$150

Due:

Biennially by date of issuance. 

Notes:

Renewal applicants must submit their application during the 90-calendar day period prior to or the 90-calendar day period after their previous permit’s expiration. Any applications pending in excess of one year will be rejected.

Required Attachments:
  • Provide proof of having taken refresher training approved by the NJDOH
  • Submit a passport-sized color photo (must be on a white, uncluttered background, no hat, glasses or anything that would disguise the face) with application

New Jersey Master Plumber License

Agency:New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs - State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers

Initial Registration

Form:

Application to Take the Examination to Become a Licensed Master Plumber

Agency Fee:

$100

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

$160

Due:

By June 30 of odd-numbered years.

Notes:

Renewal applications are not available online. Renewal invoices will be sent directly to individual licensees.

New Jersey Master Well Driller License

Agency:New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection - Division of Water Supply and Geoscience

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for New Jersey Well Drilling & Pump Installer License

Agency Fee:

There is currently no application fee for any category of NJ well driller or pump installer license. Exam fees for the required technical and regulatory exams are paid directly to the third-party testing vendor that administers the test. Once an applicant has been approved for licensure by the NJ State Well Drillers & Pump Installers Examining & Advisory Board (Board), payment of a license fee is required to activate the license. These fees are pro-rated based on the remaining time left in the 3-year license cycle for which driller and pump installer licenses are valid.

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

$300

Due:

Triennially by June 30.

Notes:

Renewal applications are not available online. Renewal invoices will be sent directly to individual licensees.

New Jersey Pump Installer License

Agency:New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection - Division of Water Supply and Geoscience

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for New Jersey Well Drilling & Pump Installer License

Agency Fee:

There is currently no application fee for any category of NJ well driller or pump installer license. Exam fees for the required technical and regulatory exams are paid directly to the third-party testing vendor that administers the test. Once an applicant has been approved for licensure by the NJ State Well Drillers & Pump Installers Examining & Advisory Board (Board), payment of a license fee is required to activate the license. These fees are pro-rated based on the remaining time left in the 3-year license cycle for which driller and pump installer licenses are valid.

Notarization Required?:Required
Notes:

The applicant will apply for their license after they have taken all the necessary exams and have met the appropriate experience requirements.

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

$150

Due:

Triennially by June 30.

Notes:

Renewal applications are not available online. Renewal invoices will be sent directly to individual licensees.

Local Construction and Contracting Individual Licenses

Lawrence Township Contractor License

Agency:Lawrence Township - Construction Code Enforcement Division (NJ)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:
  • Certificate of General Liability Insurance
    • The township does not specify insurance amounts
  • The Township of Lawrence must be the certificate holder
Notes:
  • All contractors working on commercial projects in Lawrence Township are required to obtain a Lawrence Township Contractor's License on an annual basis
  • All contractors working on residential projects in Lawrence Township must be registered in State of New Jersey
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Automatic Exemption

Notes:

All state-licensed contractors are exempt from the contractor licensing requirement

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor License Application

Filing Method:

Mail, fax, or in-person

Agency Fee:

$75

Required Attachments:
  • Certificate of Insurance

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor License Application (renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail, fax, or in-person

Agency Fee:

$75

Due:

Annually by December 31

Required Attachments:
  • Certificate of Insurance

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