How to get a general contractor license in New Jersey
New Jersey general contractor licensing covers hours, prerequisites, exam path, fees, and renewal. Confirm current rules on the board source before you apply.
Verified on: 2026-09-14 · Board source
From the board
- ## Contractors Registration NJSA 56:8-136 et seq.
- This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Contractors' Registration Act." L.2004,c.16,s.1.
- 56:8-137 Definitions relative to home improvement contractors.
- As used in this act: "Contractor" means a person engaged in the business of making or selling home improvements and includes a corporation, partnership, association and any other form of business organization or entity, and its officers, representatives, age
- Board page: Contractors Registration NJSA 56:8-136 et seq.
Requirements overview
- New Jersey sets experience, education, and exam rules for general contractor applicants
- Documented OJT or apprenticeship hours are common for journeyman / technician paths
- Master and contractor tracks usually add experience, exams, and firm paperwork
- Confirm current hour totals, affidavits, and fees on the state board before you apply
Exam
- See the New Jersey contractor exam guide for vendor, scheduling, and prep
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Renewals
- Most credentials renew on a fixed cycle with mandatory CE or training
- Roster watch → intake → assemble → sign → submit
Related: Exam · Renewal and CE
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