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New Jersey Electrical Contractor License Requirements [2026]

Requirements, fees, and steps to get your electrical contractor license in New Jersey. Last updated 2025-01-01. Source

State License
Required
Application Fee
$110
Bond Required
$5,000 surety bond
License Details
License Name Electrical Contractor Business Permit
Issuing Authority New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs
Exam Required Yes
Exam Type State Electrical Contractor Exam
Bond Amount $5,000 surety bond
GL Insurance $500,000 GL per occurrence
Workers Comp Required if employees
Initial Fee $110
Renewal Fee $55
Renewal Period Biennial
CE Required yes
CE Hours 24
Reciprocity States None
Experience Required 3
Financial Requirement None
Note: New Jersey requires a licensed Master Electrician to obtain an Electrical Contractor Business Permit. 3 years experience + state exam. $5,000 bond required. 24 CE hours per biennial renewal.

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