New Jersey contractor license lookup
New Jersey licenses electrical contractors, master plumbers, master HVACR contractors and alarm businesses through boards of the Division of Consumer Affairs.
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What the New Jersey record shows
Shows license type, board, status (Active, Expired, Inactive, Revoked, etc.), issue, expiration and last renewal dates, city and county. Covers electrical contractors and business permits, master plumbers, master HVACR contractors and alarm businesses. Home improvement contractor registrations are not included.
Data: DCA Standard Files (licensee lists, all statuses). (dataset)
How to verify a New Jersey contractor
- Search by license number (most precise) or exact business name.
- Confirm the status is active and the expiration date is after your project ends.
- Match the license classification to the job.
- Ask for proof of insurance and any required bond; compare the business name on the contract to the record.
- Confirm on the official New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) portal.
For contractors in New Jersey
Contractor bond guide →How license bonds work; confirm amounts with your state agency.Contractor insurance →General liability and workers' comp basics.
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