NJ License - Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum

fzzystem42 · 05-10-2009, 05:59 AM

I'm looking to get my license in NJ. Can anybody tell me the process for this? Do I need to get a license in a particular county if that's where im doing my work?

**loneframer** · 05-10-2009, 06:17 AM

Department of consumer affairs is a good place to start. Every contractor doing business in the state must have a home improvement contractors number. I believe the original fee was $90. It must be renewed every year. It also eliminated the need to aquire a merchantile license in individual municipalities. As for a NJ builders license, I think the same department must be contacted.

Celtic · 05-10-2009, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by fzzystem42

I'm looking to get my license in NJ. Can anybody tell me the process for this? Do I need to get a license in a particular county if that's where im doing my work?

What license is it that you are talking about?
Driver's License
Plumbing License

A W Smith · 05-10-2009, 03:05 PM

apparently North Carolina is issuing drivers licenses for New Jersey drivers now.

AmeliaP · 08-08-2009, 01:34 PM

What is the link to the online form for NJ licensing? I'm seeing links referred to in PDF files from Consumer Affairs but they are broken......

Celtic · 08-09-2009, 12:09 PM

http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/About/Forms.htm

J87513 · 08-10-2009, 01:48 PM

...and I heard that New Jersey home improvement licenses are really easy to get, no experience required, no exams, etc. All you do is send in $90 and you get a license for a year? Sounds almost too easy.

rustyjames · 08-10-2009, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by J87513

...and I heard that New Jersey home improvement licenses are really easy to get, no experience required, no exams, etc. All you do is send in $90 and you get a license for a year? Sounds almost too easy.

That's right, the state only wants the jingle, doesn't matter if you're a hack.

Greg Di · 08-10-2009, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by J87513

...and I heard that New Jersey home improvement licenses are really easy to get, no experience required, no exams, etc. All you do is send in $90 and you get a license for a year? Sounds almost too easy.

Yup. It's a shakedown in true NJ fashion.

Celtic · 08-10-2009, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by J87513

Sounds almost too easy.

It is...one is also required to have insurance.

AmeliaP · 08-10-2009, 06:53 PM

I did the form and had to snail mail it today. Not much to it.
No online app.

**loneframer** · 08-10-2009, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by AmeliaP

I did the form and had to snail mail it today. Not much to it.
No online app.

Now, get prepared for at least two occasions where you will receive a notice of incomplete information. I'd be shocked if you get your registration card in less than 4 months.

AmeliaP · 08-10-2009, 11:15 PM

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less than 4 months

oh geez.....

**loneframer** · 08-10-2009, 11:20 PM

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oh geez.....

If I'm not mistaken, you can pull permits before you actually receive the card. You should receive a confirmation of application or something, if I remember correctly.

J87513 · 08-11-2009, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by rustyjames

doesn't matter if you're a hack.

There has to be some compensation between people who actually know there stuff and salesman who have general contracting licenses who literally can't hit a nail into a piece of wood. I have seen GC's in Florida and California who are really salesman and aren't craftsman by any means.

I think it's in a way better that New Jersey has this approach because when I see salesman who have general contracting licenses it blows me away. Atleast it's a fair game, salesman vs. real contractors running a construction company, but the only draw back is that the hacks are out there.

Centaur1 · 08-11-2009, 01:02 PM

Greg di,

was wondering if you have a need for lic. Electrician in your are of jersey?

Centaur1 · 08-11-2009, 01:04 PM

Loneframer,

what area of southern jersey are you in?

Donnie631 · 08-11-2009, 02:02 PM

it is really ridiculous. I couldn't believe how easy the licensing is. I got my license when they first started it in 05 I believe. Its really sad that NJ takes the money and has no organized testing for a home improvement contractor. Every drunk hack that is out of work right now is registering a business and working for pennies in jersey right now. I am now in sunny Florida where I have to buy $500 in books and study for a $125 exam just to get a license to install siding and windows. I dont event want to talk about the requirements for a residential contractor. Its insane with credit and background checks, residency, and a sponsor.

Centaur1, are you currently licensed?

Centaur1 · 08-11-2009, 02:39 PM

Donnie631,

Yes

**loneframer** · 08-11-2009, 04:15 PM

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Loneframer,

what area of southern jersey are you in?

Vineland area, although most of my work from 85-02 was in the ocean City area.