Licensing & Certification Guide

Search permits, licenses, and certifications you'll need to operate your business as well as contacts for relevant State authorities.

Booking Agent (Employment or Theatrical)
Department:

Dept. of Law & Public SafetyDivision of Consumer AffairsRegulated Business Unit(973) 504-6370

License:
LICENSE
Industry:
Booking Agent
Other Industry:
Not Applicable
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Bottled Water
Department:

Food & Drug AdministrationCompliance Department(908) 351-7931

License:
LABELS/REGULATIONS
Industry:
Bottled Water
Other Industry:
Not Applicable
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Bottling Plants
Department:

Dept. of Health Consumer Environmental Health Services Public Health Sanitation & Safety Program (609) 826-4941

License:
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION
Industry:
Bottling Plants
Other Industry:
Not Applicable
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Boxer
Department:

Dept. of Law & Public SafetyState Athletic Control Board(609) 292-0317

License:
LICENSE
Industry:
Boxer
Other Industry:
Not Applicable
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Broadcast Station
Department:

Federal Communications Commission (201) 418-2700

License:
LICENSE/REGULATIONS
Industry:
Broadcast Station
Other Industry:
Not Applicable
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Builder- New Homes
Department:

Dept. of Community AffairsDivision of Codes & StandardsBureau of Homeowner Protection(973) 504-6370

License:
REGISTRATION & WARRANTING OF NEW HOMES
Industry:
Home Builder
Other Industry:
Home
Not Applicable
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Building Inspector or Sub code Official (UCC)
Department:

Dept. of Community AffairsBureau of Code ServicesLicensing Unit(609) 984-7834

License:
LICENSE
Industry:
Building Inspector
Other Industry:
Sub code
Not Applicable
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Bulk Sales Registration
Department:

Dept. of TreasuryDivision of TaxationBulk Sales Section(609) 292-6400

License:
BUYER MUST NOTIFY IN WRITING 10 DAYS PRIOR TO SALE
Industry:
Bulk Sales
Other Industry:
Bulk
Not Applicable
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Bus Equipment
Department:

Dept. of Transportation Office of Regulatory Affairs(609) 777-4186

License:
SAFETY INSPECTION CERTIFICATE
Industry:
Bus Equipment
Other Industry:
Bus
Not Applicable
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Business Education
Department:

Dept. of EducationDivision of LicensingOffice of Teacher Certification and Academic Credentials(609) 376-3500 #3

License:
LICENSE
Industry:
Business Education
Other Industry:
Not Applicable
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Business School (Adult)
Department:

Department of LaborAdult Private Schools Licensing & Credentials(609) 292-7272

License:
LICENSE
Industry:
Business School
Other Industry:
Not Applicable
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Cab (Limousine, 10 interstate)
Department:

Check Local MunicipalityDept. of TransportationMotor Vehicles Commission(888) 486-3339

License:
LICENSE
Industry:
Cab
Other Industry:
Not Applicable
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Cabaret
Department:

Check Local Municipality

License:
MERCHANTILE LICENSE
Industry:
Cabaret
Other Industry:
Not Applicable
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Cable Operator
Department:

NJ State Franchising AuthorityOffice of Cable TV(973) 648-2670

License:
LICENSE
Industry:
Cable Operator
Other Industry:
Not Applicable
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Cable TV Company (Public)
Department:

NJ State Franchising AuthorityOffice of Cable TV(973) 648-2670

License:
LICENSE
Industry:
Cable TV
Other Industry:
Not Applicable
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Cable TV Wiring Installation
Department:

Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors(973)504-6410(800) 242-5846 #1Dept. of Law & Public SafetyDivision of Consumer Affairs (973) 504-6200 or (800) 242-5846Federal Trade Commission(877) 382-4357

License:
CONTACT
Industry:
Cable TV Wiring
Other Industry:
Not Applicable
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Cafeteria, Catered School
Department:

Dept. of HealthConsumer Environmental Health ServicesPublic Health Sanitation & Safety Program(609) 826-4941

License:
LICENSE (please review this one)
Industry:
Cafeteria
Other Industry:
Not Applicable
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Camp
Department:

Check Local Municipality

License:
CONTACT/REGULATIONS
Industry:
Camp
Other Industry:
Not Applicable
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Captain, Chartered Fishing Boat
Department:

US Coast Guard Licensing(212) 668-7492 (NY Zone)(410) 962-5132 (Bait Zone)

License:
LICENSE
Industry:
Fishing Boat
Other Industry:
Not Applicable
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Car Dealer
Department:

Dept. of TransportationMotor Vehicle CommissionBureau of Registration & Titles(609) 292-6500

License:
LICENSE
Industry:
Car Dealer
Other Industry:
Automobile
Not Applicable
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Car Service
Department:

Dept. of TransportationMotor Vehicles Commission Office of Regulatory Affairs(609) 292-6500 ext. 5077As AboveDept. of TransportationMotor Vehicles CommissionOffice of Driver Testing(609) 292-6500

License:
Industry:
Car Service
Other Industry:
Not Applicable
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Car Wash
Department:

Check Local Municipality

License:
NONE
Industry:
Car Wash
Other Industry:
Not Applicable
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Career Consultant Service
Department:

Dept. of Law & Public SafetyDivision of Consumer AffairsRegulated Business Unit(973) 504-6370

License:
LICENSE/REGULATIONS
Industry:
Career Consultant
Other Industry:
Not Applicable
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Career Counselor
Department:

Dept. of Law & Public SafetyDivision of Consumer AffairsRegulated Business Unit(973) 504-6370

License:
LICENSE
Industry:
Career Counselor
Other Industry:
Counselor
Not Applicable
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Cash Register (Manufacture, Sale, Installation, and Repair)
Department:

Dept. of Law & Public SafetyOffice of Weights & Measures(732) 815-4840

License:
LICENSE
Industry:
Cash Register
Other Industry:
Not Applicable
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