Contractor licenses in
New Jersey
New Jersey licenses or registers contractors statewide.
Official search run by NJ Division of Consumer Affairs, Regulated Business Section (Home Improvement Contractor Business) at newjersey.mylicense.com
Which work needs a license
The state licenses home improvement, electrical, plumbing and HVAC work.
Small jobs
Not confirmed We haven't found an official small-job exemption.
What a licensed contractor had to show
- Exam
- Not confirmed
- Bond
- Additional security (bond, letter of credit or deposit) of $10,000, $25,000 or $50,000 depending on contract values.
- Insurance
- Commercial general liability of at least $500,000 per occurrence, plus workers' compensation unless exempt.
- Experience
- Not confirmed
State license searches
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NJ Division of Consumer Affairs, Regulated Business Section (Home Improvement Contractor Business)
Registration of home improvement contractor businesses working on existing residential property
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NJ Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors
Electrical contractors and electricians
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NJ State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers
Master plumbers
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NJ State Board of Examiners of HVACR Contractors
Heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration contractors
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