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Contractor licenses in New Jersey

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$90-$2,518

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Electrical Contractor License (State)

New Jersey Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors

Every 36 months ·$225.00 ·34 CE hours

HVAC Contractor Registration

NJ Board of Examiners of HVACR Contractors (DCA)

Every 12 months ·$160.00 ·Bond required

Master Plumber License (State)

New Jersey State Board of Master Plumbers

Every 24 months ·$160.00 ·5 CE hours

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Asbestos Abatement Contractor License

New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development

Every 12 months ·$200.00 ·8 CE hours ·Insurance required

Electrical Contractor License (State)

New Jersey Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors

Every 36 months ·$225.00 ·34 CE hours ·Insurance required

Fire Protection Contractor License

New Jersey Division of Fire Safety

Every 36 months ·$250.00 ·Insurance required

Home Elevation Contractor Registration

New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs

Every 12 months ·$90.00 ·Bond required ·Insurance required

Home Improvement Contractor Registration

New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs

Every 24 months ·$90.00 ·Bond required ·Insurance required

HVAC Contractor Registration

NJ Board of Examiners of HVACR Contractors (DCA)

Every 12 months ·$160.00 ·Bond required ·Insurance required

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