Contractors that need licenses in NJ

Contractors must register with the state in order to build new homes. They also have to warrant each new home built and provide warranty follow-up services. Plumbers, electricians and home improvement contractors are also required to be licensed in New Jersey.

To find out if a new homebuilder contractor is licensed in New Jersey, call 609-984-7910. To find out if a plumber is licensed in New Jersey, call (973) 504-6420. To find out if an electrician is licensed in New Jersey, call (973) 504-6410. Click the link to search for a licensed plumber or electrician online.

Click http://www.state.nj.us/cgi-bin/consumeraffairs/search/searchentry.pl?searchprofession=1301 to search for a home improvement contractor.

For a list of licensed asbestos contractors, call (609) 633-2159.

For a list of licensed lead abatement contractors, click http://www.state.nj.us/dca/codes/code_services/xls.clc.shtml.

To register as a new home builder, get an application from:

Department of Community Affairs
Division of Codes and Standards
Bureau of Homeowner Protection
New Home Warranty Program
PO Box 805
Trenton, NJ 08625-0805
(609) 530-8800
http://www.nj.gov/dca/

The application will ask you for information about:
•principal officers of your company
•any bankruptcy proceedings your company has been involved in
•any consumer fraud proceedings your company has been involved in

Registration fee: It will cost you $200 nonrefundable to register. Registration is good for two years.

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