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Accountant (Businesses)

Who it's for:
Businesses
Industry:
Accountant
Agency:
NJ Division of Consumer Affairs
Accountant (Businesses)
,
Board of Accountancy
Phone:
(973) 504-6380
NJ Division of Consumer Affairs
Accountant (Businesses)

Accountant: Certified Public Accountant License

Who it's for:
Individuals
Industry:

You or any staff conducting financial audits in accordance with the Statements on Auditing Standards (SAS), the Statements on Standards for Attestation Engagements (SSAE), or the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) must obtain a certified public accountant license.

Agency:
NJ Division of Consumer Affairs
Accountant: Certified Public Accountant License
,
Board of Accountancy
Phone:
(973) 504-6380
NJ Division of Consumer Affairs
Accountant: Certified Public Accountant License
Apply for My License

Accountant: Public Accounting Firm

Who it's for:
Industry:

New accounting firms must register and obtain certification.

Agency:
NJ Division of Consumer Affairs
Accountant: Public Accounting Firm
,
Board of Accountancy
Phone:
(973) 504-6380
NJ Division of Consumer Affairs
Accountant: Public Accounting Firm
Register My Firm

Acupuncture: Acupuncturist License

Who it's for:
Individuals
Industry:

You need an acupuncturist license to offer services as an acupuncturist.

Agency:
NJ Division of Consumer Affairs
Acupuncture: Acupuncturist License
,
Board of Acupuncture
Phone:
(973) 273-8092
NJ Division of Consumer Affairs
Acupuncture: Acupuncturist License
Apply for My License

Acupuncturist (Apprentice/ Trainee)

Who it's for:
Industry:
Acupuncture
Agency:
NJ Division of Consumer Affairs
Acupuncturist (Apprentice/ Trainee)
,
Board of Acupuncture
Phone:
(973) 273-8092
NJ Division of Consumer Affairs
Acupuncturist (Apprentice/ Trainee)

Acupuncturist (Supervising)

Who it's for:
Industry:
Acupuncture
Agency:
NJ Division of Consumer Affairs
Acupuncturist (Supervising)
,
Board of Acupuncture
Phone:
(973) 273-8092
NJ Division of Consumer Affairs
Acupuncturist (Supervising)

Adoption Agency

Who it's for:
Industry:
Adoption
Agency:
NJ Department of Children and Families
Adoption Agency
,
Office of Licensing
Phone:
(877) 667-9845 or (609) 826-3999
NJ Department of Children and Families
Adoption Agency

Adult Art School

Who it's for:
Industry:
Art School
Agency:
Department of Education
Adult Art School
,
Division of Vocational Education Postsecondary, Special Services Bureau
Phone:
(609) 292-2070 (Press # 3)
Department of Education
Adult Art School

Adult Daycare

Who it's for:
Industry:
Adult Daycare
Agency:
Department of Health and Senior Services
Adult Daycare
,
Division of Long Term Care Systems
Phone:
(609)292-9900
Department of Health and Senior Services
Adult Daycare

Adult Proprietary School

Who it's for:
Industry:
Adult School
Agency:
Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Adult Proprietary School
,
Adult Private Schools Licensing and Credentials
Phone:
(609) 292-7272
Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Adult Proprietary School

Advertising (Regular)

Who it's for:
Industry:
Advertising
Agency:
Advertising (Regular)
,
Federal Trade Commission
Phone:
Advertising (Regular)

Aerial Advertising (Planes)

Who it's for:
Industry:
Advertising
Agency:
Department of Transportation
Aerial Advertising (Planes)
,
Division of Aeronautics
Phone:
(609) 530-2900
Department of Transportation
Aerial Advertising (Planes)

Aerial Pesticide Applicator

Who it's for:
Industry:
Aerial Pesticide
Agency:
NJ Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
Aerial Pesticide Applicator
,
Environmental Safety, Health and Analytical Programs, Bureau of Pesticide Operations
Phone:
(609) 984-6507
NJ Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
Aerial Pesticide Applicator

Agricultural Chemicals

Who it's for:
Industry:
Agricultural Chemicals
Agency:
NJ Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
Agricultural Chemicals
,
Environmental Safety, Health and Analytical Program, Bureau of Pesticide Operations
Phone:
(609) 984-6507
NJ Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
Agricultural Chemicals

Agricultural Crew Leader (Bringing Seasonal Farm Labor into NJ to Work)

Who it's for:
Industry:
Agricultural Crew
Agency:
Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Agricultural Crew Leader (Bringing Seasonal Farm Labor into NJ to Work)
,
Phone:
(609) 292-2515
Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Agricultural Crew Leader (Bringing Seasonal Farm Labor into NJ to Work)

Air Ambulance

Who it's for:
Industry:
Ambulance
Agency:
Department of Health and Senior Services
Air Ambulance
,
Office of Emergency Medical Services
Phone:
(609) 633-7777
Department of Health and Senior Services
Air Ambulance

Air Meet/Show or Exhibition

Who it's for:
Industry:
Air Show
Agency:
NJ Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
Air Meet/Show or Exhibition
,
Phone:
NJ Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
Air Meet/Show or Exhibition

Air Tanks - Scuba Diving (Filling/Compression Equipment Only)

Who it's for:
Industry:
Scuba Diving
Agency:
Department of Health and Senior Services
Air Tanks - Scuba Diving (Filling/Compression Equipment Only)
,
Environmental and Occupational Health Services Emergency Response Coordination
Phone:
(609) 633-7777
Department of Health and Senior Services
Air Tanks - Scuba Diving (Filling/Compression Equipment Only)

Aircraft Dealers/ Mechanic

Who it's for:
Industry:
Aircraft Dealer
Agency:
Aircraft Dealers/ Mechanic
,
Federal Aviation Administration
Phone:
(866) 635-5322
Aircraft Dealers/ Mechanic

Airline

Who it's for:
Industry:
Airline
Agency:
Airline
,
Federal Aviation Administration
Phone:
(866) 635-5322
Airline

Airport, Landing Field & Strip, Heliport, Sea Plane Base

Who it's for:
Industry:
Airport
Agency:
Airport, Landing Field & Strip, Heliport, Sea Plane Base
,
Federal Aviation Administration
Phone:
(866) 635-5322
Airport, Landing Field & Strip, Heliport, Sea Plane Base

Alarms for Security

Who it's for:
Industry:
Security Alarms
Agency:
NJ Division of Consumer Affairs
Alarms for Security
,
Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors, Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm and Locksmith Advisory Committee
Phone:
(973) 504-6245
NJ Division of Consumer Affairs
Alarms for Security

Alcohol Beverage Bulk Sale (BSP)

Who it's for:
Industry:
Alcohol Beverage Bulk Sale
Agency:
Department of Law and Public Safety
Alcohol Beverage Bulk Sale (BSP)
,
Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control
Phone:
(609) 984-2830
Department of Law and Public Safety
Alcohol Beverage Bulk Sale (BSP)

Alcohol Beverage Home Brewer (BRW)

Who it's for:
Industry:
Alcohol Beverage Home Brewer
Agency:
Department of Law and Public Safety
Alcohol Beverage Home Brewer (BRW)
,
Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control
Phone:
(609) 984-2830
Department of Law and Public Safety
Alcohol Beverage Home Brewer (BRW)

Alcohol Plenary Retail Consumption

Who it's for:
Industry:
Alcohol Retail Consumption
Agency:
Department of Law and Public Safety
Alcohol Plenary Retail Consumption
,
Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control
Phone:
(609) 984-2830
Department of Law and Public Safety
Alcohol Plenary Retail Consumption
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