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Art School

Who it's for:
Industry:
Art School
Agency:
Department of Education
Art School
,
Phone:
(609) 376-3500
Department of Education
Art School

Asbestos Removal (Contractor or Company)

Who it's for:
Industry:
Asbestos Removal
Agency:
Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Asbestos Removal (Contractor or Company)
,
Asbestos Control and Licensing
Phone:
(609) 633-3760
Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Asbestos Removal (Contractor or Company)

Asbestos Safety Control Monitoring Company (Third Party Agency for the State)

Who it's for:
Industry:
Asbestos Monitoring
Agency:
NJ Department of Community Affairs
Asbestos Safety Control Monitoring Company (Third Party Agency for the State)
,
Codes and Regulations
Phone:
(609) 633-6224
NJ Department of Community Affairs
Asbestos Safety Control Monitoring Company (Third Party Agency for the State)

Asbestos Technician

Who it's for:
Industry:
Asbestos Technician
Agency:
Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Asbestos Technician
,
Asbestos Control and Licensing
Phone:
(609) 633-3760
Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Asbestos Technician

Asbestos Training Course

Who it's for:
Industry:
Asbestos Training
Agency:
NJ Department of Health
Asbestos Training Course
,
Consumer Environmental Health Services
Phone:
(609) 631-6749
NJ Department of Health
Asbestos Training Course

Asbestos Worker, Technician, or Supervisor (Individuals)

Who it's for:
Industry:
Asbestos
Agency:
Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Asbestos Worker, Technician, or Supervisor (Individuals)
,
Asbestos Control and Licensing
Phone:
(609) 633-3760
Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Asbestos Worker, Technician, or Supervisor (Individuals)

Asbestos- Certification of Training Agencies or Worker/Supervisor

Who it's for:
Industry:
Asbestos Training
Agency:
Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Asbestos- Certification of Training Agencies or Worker/Supervisor
,
Asbestos Control and Licensing
Phone:
(609) 633-3760
Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Asbestos- Certification of Training Agencies or Worker/Supervisor

Assisted Living Administrator

Who it's for:
Industry:
Assisted Living
Agency:
NJ Department of Health
Assisted Living Administrator
,
Phone:
(609) 292-9900
NJ Department of Health
Assisted Living Administrator

Associate Counselor

Who it's for:
Industry:
Associate Counselor
Agency:
NJ Division of Consumer Affairs
Associate Counselor
,
Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners
Phone:
(908) 504-6582
NJ Division of Consumer Affairs
Associate Counselor

Athletic Promoter, Second Manager, Manager

Who it's for:
Industry:
Athletic Manager
Agency:
Department of Law and Public Safety
Athletic Promoter, Second Manager, Manager
,
State Athletic Control Board
Phone:
(609) 292-0317
Department of Law and Public Safety
Athletic Promoter, Second Manager, Manager

Athletic Trainer

Who it's for:
Industry:
Athletic Trainer
Agency:
NJ Division of Consumer Affairs
Athletic Trainer
,
Athletic Training Advisory Committee
Phone:
(609) 826-7100
NJ Division of Consumer Affairs
Athletic Trainer

Athletic Trainer

Who it's for:
Industry:
Athletic Trainer
Agency:
NJ Division of Consumer Affairs
Athletic Trainer
,
Division of Consumer Affairs
Phone:
(973) 504-6414
NJ Division of Consumer Affairs
Athletic Trainer

Athletic/ Booking Agency

Who it's for:
Industry:
Athletic Agency
Agency:
NJ Division of Consumer Affairs
Athletic/ Booking Agency
,
Athletic Training Advisory Committee
Phone:
(609) 826-7100
NJ Division of Consumer Affairs
Athletic/ Booking Agency

Attorney-at-Law

Who it's for:
Industry:
Attorney
Agency:
Attorney-at-Law
,
New Jersey Board of Bar Examiners
Phone:
(609) 815-2911
Attorney-at-Law

Auction

Who it's for:
Industry:
Auction
Agency:
Auction
,
New Jersey State Society of Auctioneers
Phone:
(908) 789-9999
Auction

Auction Audiologist-Speech Language Pathologist

Who it's for:
Industry:
Auction Pathologist
Agency:
NJ Division of Consumer Affairs
Auction Audiologist-Speech Language Pathologist
,
Audiology and Speech Language Pathology Advisory Committee
Phone:
(973) 504-6200
NJ Division of Consumer Affairs
Auction Audiologist-Speech Language Pathologist

Auto Dealer

Who it's for:
Industry:
Auto Dealer
Agency:
Department of Transportation
Auto Dealer
,
Motor Vehicle Commission, New and Used Car Dealerships and Leasing Licenses
Phone:
(609) 292-6500 5014
Department of Transportation
Auto Dealer

Auto Emissions Repairs/ Technician

Who it's for:
Industry:
Auto Emissions
Agency:
NJ Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
Auto Emissions Repairs/ Technician
,
Emission Repair Facility (ERF) Registration
Phone:
(609) 292-7953
NJ Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
Auto Emissions Repairs/ Technician

Auto Leasing (For 60 or More Days)

Who it's for:
Industry:
Auto Leasing
Agency:
Department of Transportation
Auto Leasing (For 60 or More Days)
,
Motor Vehicle Commission, New and Used Car Dealerships and Leasing Licenses
Phone:
(609) 292-6500 5014
Department of Transportation
Auto Leasing (For 60 or More Days)

Auto-Body Repair: Business License

Who it's for:
Businesses
Industry:

You need a license to open an auto-body repair business.

Agency:
NJ Motor Vehicle Commission
Auto-Body Repair: Business License
,
New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission
Phone:
(609) 292-6500
NJ Motor Vehicle Commission
Auto-Body Repair: Business License
Apply for My Auto-Body Repair License

Auto-Body Repair: Spray Paint Booth Permit

Who it's for:
Businesses
Industry:
Auto-Body Repair

You need a spray paint booth permit if your business will offer spray paint services for vehicles. Contact the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Office of Permitting and Project Navigation at (609) 292-3600 for specific guidance on obtaining the correct permits.

Agency:
NJ Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
Auto-Body Repair: Spray Paint Booth Permit
,
Compliance and Enforcement
Phone:
(609) 777-0122
NJ Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
Auto-Body Repair: Spray Paint Booth Permit

Aviation Facility (Private)

Who it's for:
Industry:
Aviation Facility
Agency:
Department of Transportation
Aviation Facility (Private)
,
Aviation
Phone:
(609) 530-2900
Department of Transportation
Aviation Facility (Private)

Aviation Fuel

Who it's for:
Industry:
Aviation Fuel
Agency:
Aviation Fuel
,
Department of Treasury, Motor Fuels Tax Forms
Phone:
(866) 534-7789
Aviation Fuel

Bail Bondsman

Who it's for:
Industry:
Bail Bondsman
Agency:
NJ Department of Banking and Insurance
Bail Bondsman
,
Phone:
(609) 292-4337 ext-50552
NJ Department of Banking and Insurance
Bail Bondsman

Bakery Wholesale or In-House (Commercial & Retail)

Who it's for:
Industry:
Bakery Wholesale
Agency:
Municipal Clerk
Bakery Wholesale or In-House (Commercial & Retail)
,
Check with Local Municipality
Phone:
Municipal Clerk
Bakery Wholesale or In-House (Commercial & Retail)
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