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New Jersey Contractor License Renewal: Deadline, Fee, CE Hours
Registrations renew every year by March 31 (the current registrations expire March 31, 2026).1 There is no continuing education requirement for the home improvement contractor registration.1
TradeRenewalContinuing education
ElectricalElectrical contractor licenses and business permits renew every 3 years and expire March 31 of the renewal year.334 hours of continuing education each 3-year cycle, including 9 hours on the Code and 1 hour on New Jersey laws and rules.3
PlumbingMaster plumber licenses renew every 2 years and expire June 30 of odd-numbered years.45 continuing education credits at a Board-approved course every 2-year period.4
When does a New Jersey contractor license expire?
Registrations renew every year by March 31 (the current registrations expire March 31, 2026). Initial and reinstatement applications go in on paper; renewals are online through the Division portal.1
How many continuing education hours does New Jersey require?
There is no continuing education requirement for the home improvement contractor registration. The registration renews every year by March 31.1
How much is the New Jersey renewal fee?
Annual renewal by March 31 is $90. Renewals received April 1-30 cost $115, and reinstatement after April 30 is $140.1
Sources
- NJ Division of Consumer Affairs: renewal (njconsumeraffairs.gov, 2026-10-27)
- NJ Division of Consumer Affairs standard files, facilities (active) (njconsumeraffairs.gov, 2026-10-01)
- Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors: electrical renewal (njconsumeraffairs.gov)
- State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers: plumbing renewal (njconsumeraffairs.gov)
- NJ HVACR Contractors Board: HVAC renewal (njconsumeraffairs.gov)