Licensing & Certification Guide

You need a Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) registration if you, your business, or your facility handle, store, or use CDS for research purposes or to test other substances. Follow these steps to apply:

1. Email the NJ Drug Control Unit (DCU) at cds@dca.njoag.gov to request the Analytical Lab or Researcher CDS Registration application.
2. After your completed application has been emailed to the DCU, they will email you an invoice to pay your fees online.
3. Be sure to register with the DEA to validate your CDS registration. You will need your CDS number for this process. Email a copy of your DEA registration to the DCU within 60 days.

You need a Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) registration if you manufacture, repackage, label, or buy and sell any products containing CDS. Follow these steps to apply:

1. Email the NJ Drug Control Unit (DCU) at cds@dca.njoag.gov to request the CDS registration application for Manufacturers or Wholesalers/Distributors.
2. After your completed application has been emailed to the DCU, they will email you an invoice to pay your fees online.
3. Be sure to register with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to validate your CDS registration. You will need your CDS number for this process. Email a copy of your DEA registration to the DCU within 60 days.

Keep in mind:

• Applications with missing information or documents will be delayed or denied

• Have in mind that the A-901 license process takes 14 to 16 months

You need an A-901 license to transport solid or medical waste generated by other people or businesses.

All dental offices in New Jersey must register for the State’s Dental Amalgam Program (dental amalgam certification). This applies even if you do not use amalgam. If your dental office does not place or remove amalgam fillings, you may qualify for an exemption. But you must still register with NJDEP to establish the exemption status. Once your exemption is approved, you won’t have to renew your certifications yearly. This is true as long as your practice remains exempt.

Keep in mind: If your office discharges wastewater to a septic system, contact the Bureau of Groundwater, Residuals, and Permit Administration. They will help you find out if you are a Significant Indirect User (SIU) and if you need a SIU permit. If your dental office handles amalgam waste by placing or removing amalgam fillings, you must register for dental waste management. This allows you to get a dental amalgam certification. You must renew it every year.

You need a business license if your company provides burglar alarm, fire alarm, and locksmith services.

Keep in mind:

• To register, you have to get a tax clearance certificate. This document shows that your business is in good standing with taxes * You can only get registration decals for business vehicles registered as commercial vehicles. Passenger (Pass) or passenger-commercial (Pass-Com) vehicle registrations are not acceptable * This registration does not allow you to transport waste for others. If you need to do that, apply for an A-901 license You need to register as a self-generator solid and medical waste transporter if you transport waste generated by your business.

If your nonprofit plans to serve or sell alcohol in open containers at an event, you need a Social Affair Permit. This permit is given by New Jersey’s Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). Submit your application at least 22 days before the event date.

You must have an individual producer license to legally sell, solicit, or negotiate insurance products.

You need a professional planner license if you're a licensed engineer, land surveyor, architect, or landscape architect offering master plans or planning services.

You or any staff providing architectural services need an architect license.

You need a certificate of authorization to open an architecture firm.