How to check a contractor's license in New Jersey
The NJ Home Improvement Contractor registration is kept by the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs. Checking it takes about two minutes and is free.
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Four steps
- Ask the contractor for the exact business name and the NJ Home Improvement Contractor registration number, in writing.
- Search the official lookup by license number, or by business name (some lookups also take a city or ZIP code) if you have no number.
- Check that the name on the record matches the name on your contract, and that the status is active today. If the record lists complaints or disciplinary actions, read them before you sign.
- Put the number on the contract. If something looks wrong, ask before you pay a deposit.
If you cannot find them
Ask the contractor which name the NJ Home Improvement Contractor registration is under: businesses often register under a legal name that differs from the name on their truck or website. If they cannot give you a number, treat that as a warning sign.
Where to complain
Problems with a contractor go to the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs.
What our checks found
We have matched 17 New Jersey businesses on Renovexus to an active NJ Home Improvement Contractor registration, checked on October 17, 2026. Each profile shows the number and the date. A business we have not matched may still be licensed: confirm on the official lookup. How we verify.
License-checked pros in New Jersey
- 94 score
Verified licenseKitchen RemodelerSpringfield, NJ
Open Saturdays“knowledgeable staff”“courteous staff”“attention to detail”On their website: bathroom remodel, bathroom renovations
- 93 score
Verified licenseKitchen RemodelerClifton, NJ
Open Saturdays“home renovation”“big project”“kitchen renovation”On their website: kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, bathroom renovation
- 90 score
Verified licenseKitchen RemodelerRidgewood, NJ
Open Saturdays“cleanliness”“bathroom renovation”“basement finishing”On their website: kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, bathroom renovation
- 88 score
Verified licenseKitchen RemodelerCranford, NJ
“bathroom remodel”“cleanliness”“helpful team”On their website: basement remodel
- 87 score
Verified licenseKitchen RemodelerCaldwell, NJ
Open Saturdays“trustworthiness”“punctuality”“bathroom renovation”On their website: licensed and insured
- 86 score
Verified licenseKitchen RemodelerBloomfield, NJ
Open Saturdays“remodeling”“kitchen remodeling”“quality of work”On their website: kitchen renovation
- 86 score
Verified licenseKitchen RemodelerSpringfield, NJ
Open Saturdays“craftsmanship”“tile”“basement remodeling”On their website: bathroom remodeling, finished basements, licensed & insured
- 84 score
Verified licenseKitchen RemodelerSummit, NJ
“quality of work”“attention to detail”“quote” - 83 score
Verified licenseKitchen RemodelerMontclair, NJ
“team”“remodeling”“new kitchen”On their website: kitchen renovation, licensed and insured
Common questions
How do I look up a contractor license in New Jersey?
Use the official lookup run by the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs (https://newjersey.mylicense.com/verification/). Search by license or registration number if you have it, otherwise by business name, then check that the name matches your contract and the status is active.
What if I cannot find the contractor?
Ask the contractor which name the NJ Home Improvement Contractor registration is under: businesses often register under a legal name that differs from the name on their truck or website. If they cannot give you a number, treat that as a warning sign.
How does Renovexus check licenses?
We match listed businesses to the NJ Home Improvement Contractor registration records and show the number and the date we checked on each matched profile. 17 New Jersey businesses on Renovexus show an active record so far. A business we have not matched may still be licensed: confirm on the official lookup.
Where do I file a complaint about a contractor in New Jersey?
NJ Division of Consumer Affairs: https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/ocp/Pages/complaint.aspx.
Are you a New Jersey contractor?
Your business may already be listed. Claim the free profile to add photos and projects, and put the License Verified badge on your website. It links homeowners to your checked license.
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