Licence required by law

New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs

New Jersey requires home-improvement contractors to register with the Division of Consumer Affairs, and licenses electricians, plumbers and other trades. Registration is a legal requirement to advertise or perform home-improvement work in NJ.

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54,407tradespeople with a NJ Consumer Affairs record in the public data we track

Based on public register and directory records collected up to Jul 1, 2026. Not an official membership count.

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Thinking of hiring someone? Confirm their current NJ Consumer Affairs status on the official register, then run their name through our Cowboy Checker to see their reviews, credentials and company record in one place.

Where NJ Consumer Affairs holders are

  • NJ54,407 on record

Trades that hold it

Home Improvement Contractor · 45,017Electrician · 5,698Low Voltage · 3,013Security Systems / CCTV · 531Locksmith · 111Fire Safety / Alarms · 21Home Elevation Contractor · 16

Common questions

What is New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs?

New Jersey requires home-improvement contractors to register with the Division of Consumer Affairs, and licenses electricians, plumbers and other trades. Registration is a legal requirement to advertise or perform home-improvement work in NJ. (Licence required by law.)

How many tradespeople hold New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs?

We track 54,407 tradespeople with a New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs record, based on register and listing data collected up to Jul 1, 2026. This reflects the public records we have collected, not necessarily the scheme's complete membership.

How do I check whether a specific trader holds New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs?

Check the official register at https://newjersey.mylicense.com/verification/, or look the trader up on MyTrustedTraders — profiles show the credentials we have found for them, alongside reviews and other public evidence.

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We show what the public records say, with dates — a listing here is not an endorsement, and absence from our data does not mean a trader is unregistered. Always confirm current status with the scheme before you hire.