Water Well Driller / New Jersey
2026 data New Jersey board official source

New Jersey Water Well Driller License Requirements

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Official regulator records behind the requirements, fees, and renewal cycle for this license.

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Drills and constructs water wells. Licensed in most states.

What the New Jersey data shows for Water Well Drillers

To practice as a water well driller in New Jersey, the state licensing board requires board-approved training, a passing score on a state-approved exam. The regulation sits under New Jersey's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Training/Certification".

Upfront cost is $50 on a 3-year cycle. Continuing education is not a listed requirement for this profession in New Jersey, so the annualized maintenance burden is lower than in states that mandate ongoing hours.

New Jersey evaluates out-of-state credentials case-by-case rather than through a published reciprocity list.

Licensing Ease Score

A+
Licensing Ease Score
90/100
Water Well Driller · New Jersey

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training A+
None required
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee A+
$50
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden N/A
N/A
Renewal fee annualized over the renewal cycle
Continuing Education N/A
N/A
Continuing-education hours annualized over the renewal cycle
Experience Required N/A
N/A
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in New Jersey

Education / Training Hours
Training/Certification
Not specified
Exam Requirement
Required
Initial License Fee
$50
Renewal Fee
N/A
Renewal Cycle
Every 3 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Not Required

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with New Jersey licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Water Well Driller in New Jersey? ▼
New Jersey requires, passing an exam, and an initial fee of $50.
How do I get certified as a Water Well Driller in New Jersey? ▼
New Jersey licenses water well drillers who complete its requirements and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the New Jersey licensing board.
Can I transfer my Water Well Driller license to New Jersey from another state? ▼
New Jersey doesn't publish a standing reciprocity policy for water well drillers; each out-of-state application is reviewed on its own merits. Some professions fall under interstate compacts that ease portability regardless. The New Jersey licensing board can confirm what applies to your case.
Does New Jersey require a background check for Water Well Driller licensing? ▼
New Jersey doesn't condition water well driller licensure on a criminal background check, though employers in the field may impose their own screening requirements.

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Water Well Driller in New Jersey is one requirement row in a water well driller-wide, 50-state comparison.

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the New Jersey licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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