ClearLicensed renewal checklist

New Jersey contractor license renewal checklist

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Informational: verify with the issuing board. Fees are approximate and rules change. One block per license type: tick each line as you go.

HVAC

Master HVACR Contractor License (Master HVACR)

State license · State Board of Examiners of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors (HVACR Board)

Deadline: Jun 30 of even years
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: 5 hours
Renewal fee: About $160. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $50 late renewal fee (N.J.A.C. 13:32A-6.1); reinstatement fee about $150.
Grace period: Renew within 30 days after expiration with the late fee and the license stays valid; after 30 days it is suspended without a hearing and practice is unlicensed practice (N.J.A.C. 13:32A-3.1).
Insurance: General liability of $500,000 combined property damage and bodily injury per occurrence (or Board-approved self-insurance) for those offering HVACR contracting to the public; $3,000 surety bond (N.J.S.A. 45:16A-23; a plumbing master's $3,000 bond can satisfy it) (N.J.A.C. 13:32A-2.4).
Official link: https://newjersey.mylicense.com/eGov/Login.aspx
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 5 hours of continuing education
Bond in force for $3,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $160, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Electrical

Class A Journeyman Electrician (Class A Journeyman)

State license · Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors

Deadline: Triennial; licenses and business permits expire March 31 every third year (2024-2027 period ends March 31, 2027; next period ends March 31, 2030). Renewal is online through the NJ MyLicense portal; renew the individual license before the business permit.
Renewal cycle: Every 3 years
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $150. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $50 late renewal fee within 30 days after expiration; reinstatement about $100 (N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.6).
Grace period: Renewal is accepted within 30 days after expiration with a late fee ($50 for a license, $25 for the business permit); after 30 days the license is suspended without a hearing.
Official link: https://newjersey.mylicense.com/eGov/Login.aspx
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $150, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Electrical Contractor Business Permit (Business Permit)

State license · Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors

Deadline: Triennial; licenses and business permits expire March 31 every third year (2024-2027 period ends March 31, 2027; next period ends March 31, 2030). Renewal is online through the NJ MyLicense portal; renew the individual license before the business permit.
Renewal cycle: Every 3 years
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $150. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $25 late renewal fee for the permit within 30 days after expiration (N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.6).
Grace period: Renewal is accepted within 30 days after expiration with a late fee ($50 for a license, $25 for the business permit); after 30 days the license is suspended without a hearing.
Insurance: Workers' compensation coverage and certificate on file (N.J.A.C. 13:31-3.1). The Board permit application asks for a general liability certificate of at least $300,000 (or bank letter of credit) with the Board as certificate holder and a $1,000 surety bond in favor of the State; confirm the current amounts on the Board's permit application. Notify the Board if coverage or the bond lapses.
Official link: https://newjersey.mylicense.com/eGov/Login.aspx
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Bond in force for $1,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $150, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Electrical Contractor License (individual) (Electrical Contractor)

State license · Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors

Deadline: Triennial; licenses and business permits expire March 31 every third year (2024-2027 period ends March 31, 2027; next period ends March 31, 2030). Renewal is online through the NJ MyLicense portal; renew the individual license before the business permit.
Renewal cycle: Every 3 years
CE hours: 34 hours
Renewal fee: About $225. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $50 late renewal fee if renewed within 30 days after expiration; reinstatement fee about $100 (N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.6).
Grace period: Renewal is accepted within 30 days after expiration with a late fee ($50 for a license, $25 for the business permit); after 30 days the license is suspended without a hearing.
Insurance: Business permit holders must carry New Jersey workers' compensation and keep the certificate on file (N.J.A.C. 13:31-3.1). The Board business permit application also asks for a general liability certificate of at least $300,000 (or a bank letter of credit) naming the Board as certificate holder and a $1,000 surety bond in favor of the State; confirm the current amounts on the Board's permit application.
Official link: https://newjersey.mylicense.com/eGov/Login.aspx
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 34 hours of continuing education
Bond in force for $1,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $225, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Plumbing

Master Plumber License (Master Plumber)

State license · State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers

Deadline: Jun 30 of odd years
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: 5 hours
Renewal fee: About $160. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $50 late fee when renewing within 30 days after expiration (N.J.A.C. 13:32-5.1, 13:32-2.6).
Grace period: Renew within 30 days after expiration with the $50 late fee and the license stays valid; after 30 days the license is suspended without a hearing, and practice while suspended is unlicensed practice (N.J.A.C. 13:32-2.6).
Official link: https://newjersey.mylicense.com/eGov/Login.aspx
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 5 hours of continuing education
Bond in force for $3,000. Verify the amount with the board.
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $160, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Roofing

Home Improvement Contractor Business registration (covers residential roofing; no separate state roofing license) (HICB)

State registration · Division of Consumer Affairs - Regulated Business Section (Home Improvement Contractor Business registration)

Deadline: Mar 31 every year
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $90. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $115 total (about $90 plus about $25) if the renewal is received April 1-30; about $140 reinstatement fee after April 30 (Division FAQ).
Grace period: April 1-30 late renewal window with $25 surcharge.
Insurance: Since the P.L. 2023 c.237 amendments (official notice): workers' compensation (unless exempt), commercial general liability >= $500,000 per occurrence ($1,000,000 for home elevation contractors), and additional security (compliance bond, irrevocable letter of credit or other security) of $10,000 (contracts < $10,000 / < $150,000 annual), $25,000 ($10,000-$120,000 / $150,000-$750,000 annual) or $50,000 (> $120,000 / >= $750,000 annual). bond_amount_usd shows the minimum tier.
Official link: https://newjersey.mylicense.com/eGov/Login.aspx
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Bond in force for $10,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $90, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Pest control

Commercial Pesticide Applicator (certified) / Commercial Pesticide Operator (Commercial Applicator / Operator)

State license · NJ Department of Environmental Protection - Pesticide Control Program

Deadline: Commercial applicator license valid one year starting the first November after certification, renewed annually; commercial licenses expire Oct 31. Certification itself runs 5 years; recertify by exams or recertification units by the Oct 31 five-year date.
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: 24 hours
Renewal fee: About $80. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: Not published, check with the board
Grace period: Not published, check with the board
Official link: https://dep.nj.gov/pesticides/licensing-registration-and-permitting/annual-license-payments/
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 24 hours of continuing education
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $80, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Pesticide Applicator Business License (Business)

State license · NJ Department of Environmental Protection - Pesticide Control Program

Deadline: Oct 31 every year
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $150. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: No late fee in rule; unlicensed operation requires paying the license fee for each year operated.
Grace period: Not published, check with the board
Insurance: Financial responsibility (N.J.A.C. 7:30-7.4): liability insurance from a New Jersey-licensed insurer with $300,000 combined single limit for businesses that do not fumigate, $500,000 if any fumigation, including chemical liability coverage and 30 days notice of cancellation; alternative: bond deposited with the Department of $100,000 (non-fumigation) or $300,000 (fumigation).
Official link: https://dep.nj.gov/pesticides/licensing-registration-and-permitting/annual-license-payments/
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $150, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

General contractor

Home Improvement Contractor Business registration (no state general contractor license) (HICB)

State registration · Division of Consumer Affairs - Regulated Business Section (Home Improvement Contractor Business registration)

Deadline: Mar 31 every year
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $90. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $115 total (about $90 plus about $25) if the renewal is received April 1-30; about $140 reinstatement fee after April 30 (Division FAQ).
Grace period: April 1-30 late renewal window with $25 surcharge.
Insurance: Since the P.L. 2023 c.237 amendments (official notice): workers' compensation (unless exempt), commercial general liability >= $500,000 per occurrence ($1,000,000 for home elevation contractors), and additional security (compliance bond, irrevocable letter of credit or other security) of $10,000 (contracts < $10,000 / < $150,000 annual), $25,000 ($10,000-$120,000 / $150,000-$750,000 annual) or $50,000 (> $120,000 / >= $750,000 annual). bond_amount_usd shows the minimum tier.
Official link: https://newjersey.mylicense.com/eGov/Login.aspx
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Bond in force for $10,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $90, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline