Licensing & Certification Guide

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Accountant, Business
Department:

Dept. of Law & Public Safety Division of Consumer Affairs NJ State Board of Accountancy (973) 504-6380

License:
BUSINESS PERMIT (FEES VARIES)
Industry:
Accountant
Other Industry:
Not Applicable
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Accountant, Certified Municipal
Department:

Dept. of Law & Public Safety Division of Consumer Affairs NJ State Board of Accountancy (973) 504-6380

License:
LICENSE
Industry:
Accountant
Other Industry:
Not Applicable
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Accountant, Certified Public
Department:

Dept. of Law & Public Safety Division of Consumer Affairs NJ State Board of Accountancy (973) 504-6380

License:
CPA CERTIFICATE
Industry:
Accountant
Other Industry:
Not Applicable
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Acupuncturist
Department:

Dept. of Law & Public Safety Division of Consumer Affairs (973) 273-8092

License:
LICENSE
Industry:
Accupuncture
Other Industry:
Accupuncturist
Not Applicable
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Acupuncturist, Apprentice/ Trainee
Department:

Dept. of Law & Public Safety Division of Consumer Affairs (973) 273-8092

License:
LICENSE
Industry:
Accupuncture
Other Industry:
Accupuncturist
Not Applicable
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Acupuncturist, Supervising
Department:

Dept. of Law & Public Safety Division of Consumer Affairs (973) 273-8092

License:
LICENSE
Industry:
Accupuncture
Other Industry:
Accupuncturist
Not Applicable
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Adoption Agency
Department:

Dept. of Children & Families Office of Licensing(877) 667-9845 (609) 826-3999

License:
LICENSE/ CERTIFICATION
Industry:
Adoption
Other Industry:
Agency
Not Applicable
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Adult Daycare
Department:

Dept. of Health and Senior Services Division of Long Term Care Systems (609)292-9900

License:
LICENSE
Industry:
Adult Daycare
Other Industry:
Day Care
Not Applicable
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Advertising (Regular)
Department:

Federal Trade Commission(202) 326-2222

License:
REGULATIONS
Industry:
Advertising
Other Industry:
Not Applicable
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Advertising, Outdoor (Off-premises Advertising Signs, i.e. Billboards)
Department:

Dept. of Transportation Office of Outdoor Advertising(609) 530-3337

License:
PERMIT REGISTRATION
Industry:
Advertising
Other Industry:
Not Applicable
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Advisor, Investment
Department:

New Jersey Bureau of Securities(973) 504-3600

License:
LICENSE
Industry:
Investment Advisor
Other Industry:
Financial
Not Applicable
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Aerial Advertising (Planes)
Department:

Dept. of Transportation Division of Aeronautics(609) 530-2900

License:
INFORMATION
Industry:
Advertising
Other Industry:
Not Applicable
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Aerial Pesticide Applicator
Department:

Dept. of Environmental ProtectionEnvironmental Safety, Health & Analytical ProgramsBureau of Pesticide Operations(609) 984-6507

License:
CERTIFICATION AND/OR LICENSE
Industry:
Aerial Pesticide
Other Industry:
Not Applicable
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Agricultural Chemicals
Department:

Dept. of Environmental ProtectionEnvironmental Safety, Health & Analytical ProgramBureau of Pesticide Operations(609) 984-6507

License:
LICENSE
Industry:
Agricultural Chemicals
Other Industry:
Chemicals
Not Applicable
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Agricultural Crew Leader (Bringing Seasonal Farm Labor into NJ to Work)
Department:

State of New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development(609) 292-2515

License:
REGISTRATION (ANUALLY)
Industry:
Agricultural Crew
Other Industry:
Not Applicable
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Air Ambulance
Department:

Dept. of Health and Senior Services Office of Emergency Medical Services (609) 633-7777

License:
INFORMATION
Industry:
Ambulance
Other Industry:
Air Ambulance
Not Applicable
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Air Meet/Show or Exhibition
Department:

Dept. of Environmental Protection

License:
LICENSE (info only)
Industry:
Air Show
Other Industry:
Not Applicable
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Air Tanks - Scuba Diving (Filling/Compression Equipment Only)
Department:

Dept. of Health & Senior Services Environmental & Occupational Health Services Emergency Response Coordination (609) 633-7777

License:
INFORMATION
Industry:
Scuba Diving
Other Industry:
Air Tanks
Not Applicable
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Aircraft Dealers/ Mechanic
Department:

Federal Aviation Administration(866) 835-5322

License:
CONTACT
Industry:
Aircraft Dealer
Other Industry:
Mechanic
Not Applicable
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Airline
Department:

Federal Aviation Administration(866) 835-5322

License:
CONTACT
Industry:
Airline
Other Industry:
Not Applicable
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Airport, Landing Field & Strip, Heliport, Sea Plane Base
Department:

Federal Aviation Administration(866) 835-5322

License:
LICENSE
Industry:
Airport
Other Industry:
Not Applicable
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Alarms, Security
Department:

Dept. of Law & Public Safety Division of Consumer Affairs Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors, Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm and Locksmith Advisory Committee (973) 504-6245

License:
LICENSE REQUIRED REGARDLESS OF VOLTAGE
Industry:
Security Alarms
Other Industry:
Not Applicable
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Alcohol Beverage Bulk Sale (BSP)
Department:

Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control(609) 984-2830

License:
LICENSE
Industry:
Alcohol Beverage Bulk Sale
Other Industry:
Not Applicable
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Alcohol Beverage Home Brewer (BRW)
Department:

Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control(609) 984-2830

License:
LICENSE
Industry:
Alcohol Beverage Home Brewer
Other Industry:
Not Applicable
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Alcohol Plenary Retail Consumption
Department:

Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control(609) 984-2830

License:
REGISTRATION
Industry:
Alcohol Retail Consumption
Other Industry:
Not Applicable
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