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New Jersey trade license requirements

Per-trade licensing path. Always confirm with the state board before testing.

Career prep, not a license.

Solar

Solar / PV Installer (often under Electrical or Specialty)

Verified 5/24/2026
Required hours / experience
NABCEP-recommended 58+ hrs training + field experience
Exam
NABCEP PV Associate / Installation Professional (NABCEP)
Licensing authority
Notes
General overview — verify exact requirements with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs before scheduling exams.

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General Contractor

General Contractor License

Verified 5/26/2026
Required hours / experience
Varies by project size
Exam
Business & Law + Trade Exam (PSI / Prometric)
Licensing authority
State Contractor Licensing Board
Notes
Most states require licensing for projects above a dollar threshold; some are local-only.

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Roofing

Roofing Contractor License

Verified 5/26/2026
Required hours / experience
None to 4 yrs experience
Exam
Roofing Trade + Business & Law (PSI)
Licensing authority
State Contractor Licensing Board
Notes
Many states regulate roofing under general contractor rules; check local jurisdiction.

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Low-Voltage

Low-Voltage / Limited Energy License

Verified 5/26/2026
Required hours / experience
2-4 yrs experience
Exam
Low-Voltage Trade Exam (PSI / ICC)
Licensing authority
State Electrical Board
Notes
Covers alarm, AV, data, security, and telecom installations. Often a sub-class of electrical.

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Pest Control

Commercial Pesticide Applicator License

Verified 5/26/2026
Required hours / experience
Training + exam
Exam
Core + Category Exams (State Department of Agriculture)
Licensing authority
State Department of Agriculture
Notes
EPA-mandated certification; categories vary (general, termite, fumigation).

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Landscaping

Landscape Contractor License

Verified 5/26/2026
Required hours / experience
Varies; often optional
Exam
Business & Law (if required) (PSI / state board)
Licensing authority
State Contractor Licensing Board
Notes
Many states do not require a landscape-specific license; check local rules and irrigation/pesticide endorsements.

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Electrical

New Jersey Electrical Contractor License

Verified 6/12/2026
Required hours / experience
5 yrs (10,000 hrs) practical electrical experience within the past 10 yrs, OR an electrical engineering degree + 2 yrs experience.
Exam
NJ Electrical Contractor Exam (NEC + NJ Administrative Code 13:31) (PSI Services)
Licensing authority
Notes
NJ is one of the strictest states — only licensed Electrical Contractors may bid work; there is no separate journeyman license. $150 application + $100/yr license fee. Must carry $1M liability + $5k bond. CEU: 34 hrs every 3 yrs (includes NJ amendments course).

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Plumbing

New Jersey Master Plumber License

Verified 6/12/2026
Required hours / experience
4 yrs (8,000 hrs) practical experience under a licensed Master OR completion of approved apprenticeship + 1 yr journey-level experience.
Exam
NJ Master Plumber Exam (National Standard Plumbing Code + NJ amendments) (PSI Services)
Licensing authority
Notes
NJ has Master-only licensing — no journeyman license. Apprentices register but do not license. $150 exam + $150 license biennially. Liability insurance + $3k bond required. CEU: 5 hrs every 2 yrs.

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HVAC

New Jersey HVACR Contractor License

Verified 6/12/2026
Required hours / experience
Five (5) yrs hands-on HVACR experience under a licensed contractor.
Exam
NJ HVACR Master Contractor Exam (Mechanical Code + business + NJ amendments) (PSI Services)
Licensing authority
Notes
NJ requires Master-level contractor license to bid HVAC work. $150 application + $150/2yrs renewal. $3k bond + $1M liability + workers comp. EPA 608 also required. CEU: 10 hrs per 2 yrs.

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