[Tom R]

Anybody get their NJ Home Imrovement Contractor License yet?? Berg?? Anyone else from NJ?? I got mine about 2 months ago, - - put in for it about 11/04, - - already got it on my new contracts, - - in the process of new business cards, - - still gotta get it lettered on the work-trucks and the D.E.P. signs. Anyone who didn't get it done yet, - - it's got to be done by 1/1/06. :Thumbs:

 

[electro]

Tom
What are the requirements of the new licensing?

Thanks
Electro

 

[bergenbldr]

Anybody get their NJ Home Imrovement Contractor License yet?? Berg?? Anyone else from NJ?? I got mine about 2 months ago, - - put in for it about 11/04, - - already got it on my new contracts, - - in the process of new business cards, - - still gotta get it lettered on the work-trucks and the D.E.P. signs. Anyone who didn't get it done yet, - - it's got to be done by 1/1/06. :Thumbs:

Tom, i just read this post, have had our hic reg number since may 05. I still have not got around to lettering the truck ,as for jobsite signs most towns here do not allow contractors to post signs at jobsites . I believe we put in our application around nov or oct 04 ,seems state was unprepared for volume of applications,something like 10,000 by feb 05.

 

[Tom R]

Tom
What are the requirements of the new licensing?

Thanks
Electro

Sorry, Electro, - - I didn't realize this post ever got a reply.

Basically, - - anyone doing home improvements in the state of NJ is required to be state-licensed as of 1/1/06, - - submit some paperwork (proof of insurance, etc.), pay $90 for the year, and you're 'in'.

If you're not 'in', - - up to a $10,000 fine.

License # must be displayed on trucks, cards, contracts, etc.

Apply ASAP, - - it takes several months to get it.

Here you go, - - www.njconsumeraffairs.com/contractor.htm

 

[Tom R]

Berg,

We're allowed to post job-site signs around here, - - but to tell the truth, - - they been sittin' in my shed for at least 5 years, - - I don't need to get any 'busier' anyway.

 

[bergenbldr]

Berg,

We're allowed to post job-site signs around here, - - but to tell the truth, - - they been sittin' in my shed for at least 5 years, - - I don't need to get any 'busier' anyway.

A few idiot contractors leaving signs up months after jobs were done basicaly ruined it for the 99% of us who take our signs down when the job is done.

 

[Tom R]

Hmm, - - sounds like your best 'job-site' advertisement is going to have to be a 'lettered-up' truck that's strategically parked, - - maybe even with a 'light-show'!!

 

[Luke's Dad]

Just applied for mine!

Just sent in the application today. Hopefully I'll have my cert by the end of the year! :Thumbs:

On a side note, you will NOT be able to obtain municipal building permits without it.

Lance
Walsh Construction Services

 

[ruskent]

Mailed mine in last month!

Matt

 

[Tom R]

On a side note, you will NOT be able to obtain municipal building permits without it.

Good point, Lance. :Thumbs:

 

[TimNJ]

Sent it in last Nov. and still waiting. My insurance runs July-July. At the end of June I actually got a letter from the state asking for a copy of my business name registration which I promptly sent in. Then guess what, I get a letter saying your insurance has expired! Why they couldn't ask for that when they asked for the name registration is beyond me. Your tax dollars at work.

 

[pitterpat]

Then guess what, I get a letter saying your insurance has expired! Why they couldn't ask for that when they asked for the name registration is beyond me. Your tax dollars at work.

Probably different departments! You know dept A can't overlap what Dept B does!

Pat

 

[TRC]

I applied in January and recieved my number in April. I too have to change the truck lettering and business cards.