Is My Contractor Licensed in New Jersey?

Quick answer

New Jersey licenses plumbers, electrical contractors and HVACR contractors through state boards in the Division of Consumer Affairs, and most other home improvement businesses, including roofers and garage door installers, must register as Home Improvement Contractor Businesses. Pesticide applicators are licensed by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection. Plumbers: State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers (NJ Division of Consumer Affairs). Electricians: Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors (NJ Division of Consumer Affairs). HVAC (heating and air): State Board of Examiners of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) Contractors (NJ Division of Consumer Affairs). Roofers: NJ Division of Consumer Affairs, Regulated Business Section (Home Improvement Contractor Business registration).

Checked September 30, 2026. Every rule below links to the official source; licensing rules change, so confirm with the board before you hire.

Plumbers in New Jersey

Licensed by: State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers (NJ Division of Consumer Affairs)

The State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers licenses and regulates master plumbers in New Jersey and requires them to be licensed by the state and renew every two years. Check a plumber's license with the Division of Consumer Affairs license verification system.

Look up a license  ·  Source: State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers - NJ Division of Consumer Affairs  ·  42 plumbing companies in New Jersey on 1-800Deals

Electricians in New Jersey

Licensed by: Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors (NJ Division of Consumer Affairs)

All electrical contractors in New Jersey must be licensed and hold a valid business permit, which is renewed every three years; the board also registers journeyman electricians. You can check an electrical contractor business with the Business Search in the Division of Consumer Affairs license verification system.

Look up a license  ·  Source: Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors - NJ Division of Consumer Affairs  ·  7 electricians companies in New Jersey on 1-800Deals

HVAC (heating and air) in New Jersey

Licensed by: State Board of Examiners of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) Contractors (NJ Division of Consumer Affairs)

The HVACR board requires all heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration contractors to be licensed by the state and to renew their licenses every two years. Check an HVACR contractor's license with the Division of Consumer Affairs license verification system.

Look up a license  ·  Source: State Board of Examiners of HVACR Contractors - NJ Division of Consumer Affairs  ·  12 hvac companies in New Jersey on 1-800Deals

Roofers in New Jersey

Licensed by: NJ Division of Consumer Affairs, Regulated Business Section (Home Improvement Contractor Business registration)

Roofing and siding companies that work on homes fall under New Jersey's Home Improvement Contractor Business (HICB) registration. Check a roofer's registration with the Business Search in the Division of Consumer Affairs license verification system.

Look up a license  ·  Source: Home Improvement Contractor Business - NJ Division of Consumer Affairs  ·  3 roofing companies in New Jersey on 1-800Deals

Pest control in New Jersey

Licensed by: NJ Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Bureau of Pesticide Operations

Anyone who offers pesticide application services, such as pest extermination, must hold a commercial pesticide applicator license, and the business must hold a pesticide applicator business license for each location. Both are issued by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection. Ask the company for its license numbers and confirm them with the DEP.

Source: Licensing and Certification Guide - Business.NJ.gov  ·  24 pest control companies in New Jersey on 1-800Deals

Garage door companies in New Jersey

Licensed by: NJ Division of Consumer Affairs, Regulated Business Section (Home Improvement Contractor Business registration)

Businesses that install, replace or repair doors and garages on residential property are Home Improvement Contractor Businesses under New Jersey rules and must be registered. Check a garage door company's registration with the Business Search in the Division of Consumer Affairs license verification system.

Look up a license  ·  Source: Home Improvement Contractor Business - NJ Division of Consumer Affairs  ·  10 garage doors companies in New Jersey on 1-800Deals

Water damage restoration in New Jersey

Licensed by: NJ Division of Consumer Affairs, Regulated Business Section (Home Improvement Contractor Business registration)

Businesses that repair, restore or remodel residential property, including basement waterproofing, are Home Improvement Contractor Businesses under New Jersey rules and must be registered; the Division does not list a separate restoration license. Check registration with the Business Search in the Division of Consumer Affairs license verification system.

Look up a license  ·  Source: Home Improvement Contractor Business - NJ Division of Consumer Affairs  ·  99 water damage restoration companies in New Jersey on 1-800Deals

Frequently asked questions

Do roofers and garage door installers need a license in New Jersey?

Businesses that do roofing, siding, doors, garages and similar work on homes must register as Home Improvement Contractor Businesses with the Division of Consumer Affairs.

How do I check a New Jersey contractor's license or registration?

Use the Division of Consumer Affairs license verification system. Home improvement contractors and electrical contractor businesses are listed under Business Search; individual licensees such as master plumbers are under Person Search.

Who licenses pest control companies in New Jersey?

The NJ Department of Environmental Protection. Anyone offering pesticide application services needs a commercial pesticide applicator license, and the business needs a pesticide applicator business license for each location.

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