NJ

New Jersey Licensing Requirements

Burden Rank: #13 of 51 Medium Burden
97
Professions Licensed
1,357
Avg Education Hours
$156
Avg Initial Fee
41.0
Burden Score

Agriculture

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Arborist / Tree Surgeon — Yes $50 — 3 yrs
Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) — Yes $50 — 3 yrs
Water Well Driller — Yes $50 — 3 yrs

Animal Care

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Animal Breeder — No $50 — 2 yrs
Farrier / Horseshoer — No $50 — 2 yrs
Veterinarian 5,297 Yes $359 $295 2 yrs
Veterinary Technician 2,149 Yes $180 $147 2 yrs

Construction

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Electrician 6,595 Yes $173 $139 1 yr
Elevator Installer 6,595 Yes $245 $212 2 yrs
Fire Sprinkler Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
General Contractor — Yes $351 $286 2 yrs
Glazier — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
HVAC Technician 4,595 Yes $139 $106 2 yrs
Land Surveyor — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Locksmith — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Mobile Home Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Painter (Contractor) — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Pest Control Applicator 26 Yes $139 $122 3 yrs
Plumber 6,595 Yes $205 $173 1 yr
Roofer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Security Alarm Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Septic System Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs

Cosmetology

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Barber 1,324 Yes $116 $61 2 yrs
Body Piercer 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Cosmetologist 1,389 Yes $132 $67 2 yrs
Electrologist 756 Yes $139 $106 2 yrs
Esthetician 740 Yes $116 $57 2 yrs
Funeral Director / Embalmer 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Hair Braider 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Massage Therapist 765 Yes $144 $75 2 yrs
Nail Technician 507 Yes $103 $52 2 yrs
Tattoo Artist 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs

Design

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Interior Designer — No $50 — 2 yrs
Landscape Architect — Yes $286 $221 2 yrs

Education

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Childcare Center Director 78 No $139 $106 2 yrs
Elementary School Teacher — Yes $174 $110 5 yrs
School Counselor — Yes $207 $142 5 yrs
School Librarian / Media Specialist 2,000 Yes $100 — 5 yrs
Secondary School Teacher — Yes $174 $110 5 yrs
Substitute Teacher 2,000 Yes $100 — 5 yrs

Engineering

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Professional Engineer (PE) — Yes $351 $286 2 yrs
Professional Geologist — Yes $200 — 2 yrs

Finance

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) — Yes $342 $277 2 yrs
Debt Collector — Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Insurance Agent 59 Yes $169 $137 2 yrs
Mortgage Loan Originator 20 Yes $497 $335 1 yr
Tax Preparer — Yes $100 — 2 yrs

Food & Hospitality

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Bartender / Alcohol Server — No $50 — 2 yrs
Food Handler / Food Safety Certification — No $50 — 2 yrs

Healthcare

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Athletic Trainer 3,149 Yes $180 $147 2 yrs
Certified Nurse-Midwife 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Dental Assistant 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Dental Hygienist 3,149 Yes $253 $147 2 yrs
Dietetic Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 172 Yes $122 $106 2 yrs
Hearing Aid Specialist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Home Health Aide 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 1,324 Yes $156 $115 2 yrs
Medical Assistant 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Medical Lab Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Occupational Therapist 3,649 Yes $221 $189 2 yrs
Optician (Dispensing) 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Optometrist 4,649 Yes $351 $286 2 yrs
Paramedic 1,719 Yes $180 $147 2 yrs
Pharmacist 4,973 Yes $262 $230 2 yrs
Pharmacy Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Phlebotomist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Physical Therapist 3,649 Yes $253 $221 2 yrs
Physician Assistant 3,973 Yes $295 $262 2 yrs
Radiologic Technologist 2,254 Yes $180 $147 2 yrs
Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist — Yes $212 $180 2 yrs
Registered Nurse 2,649 Yes $189 $131 2 yrs
Respiratory Therapist 2,149 Yes $180 $147 2 yrs
Speech-Language Pathologist 3,649 Yes $253 $189 2 yrs
Surgical Technologist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs

Legal & Security

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Armed Security Guard 55 No $171 $104 2 yrs
Court Reporter / Stenographer — Yes $75 — 4 yrs
Notary Public — Yes $75 — 4 yrs
Private Investigator 3,906 Yes $277 $245 2 yrs
Process Server — Yes $75 — 4 yrs

Mental Health

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) 3,649 Yes $189 $156 2 yrs
Licensed Professional Counselor 3,149 Yes $183 $151 2 yrs
Marriage and Family Therapist 3,149 Yes $221 $189 2 yrs
Psychologist 6,297 Yes $359 $295 2 yrs

Miscellaneous

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Amusement Ride Operator — No $50 — 2 yrs
Athletic Agent — No $50 — 2 yrs
Auctioneer 158 Yes $203 $139 2 yrs
Casino/Gaming Dealer — No $50 — 2 yrs
Sign Language Interpreter — No $50 — 2 yrs

Real Estate

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Home Inspector 144 Yes $277 $212 2 yrs
Real Estate Agent / Salesperson 131 Yes $205 $169 2 yrs
Real Estate Broker 196 Yes $277 $228 2 yrs

Transportation

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Chauffeur / Limousine Driver 26 Yes $104 $72 4 yrs
Commercial Truck Driver (CDL) 264 Yes $137 $72 4 yrs
School Bus Driver 92 Yes $104 $72 4 yrs
Taxi/Ride-Share Driver — Yes $50 — 4 yrs
Tow Truck Operator — Yes $50 — 4 yrs
Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice. Verify current requirements with New Jersey licensing authorities.

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