New Jersey Construction Licensing
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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Company Licenses
New Jersey Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
New Jersey Electrical Contractor License
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| Agency: | New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs - Board of Examiners and Electrical Contractors |
Initial Registration
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| 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 General Contractor License
Not required
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.
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: | http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/hic/Pages/applications.aspx |
| Agency fee: | $110 |
Registration Renewal
| Agency fee: | $110 |
| Due: | Annually by March 31 |
New Jersey Mechanical Contractor License
Not required
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.
New Jersey Plumbing Contractor License
Not required
There is no state level license for plumbing firms in New Jersey, however, individual and local licensing requirements may apply.
Individual Licenses
New Jersey Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses
New Jersey Apprentice Plumber Registration
| More Information: | http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/plu/pages/applications.aspx |
| Agency: | New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs - State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers |
New Jersey Journeyman Electrician License
| More Information: | http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/elec/Pages/applications.aspx |
| Agency: | New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs - Board of Examiners and Electrical Contractors |
New Jersey Journeyman Plumber Registration
| More Information: | http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/plu/pages/applications.aspx |
| Agency: | New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs - State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers |
New Jersey Master Plumber License
| More Information: | http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/plu/pages/applications.aspx |
| Agency: | New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs - State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers |
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Associated General Contractors of America
Professional association providing advocacy and organization for construction firms and workers.
National Association of Home Builders
National association for the promotion of the housing industry.
National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies
National organization that represents and promotes the interests of state level contractor licensing agencies.
