Licensing & Certification Guide

If you own a space and installed an elevator device(s) or plan on installing one, you must register the device(s) with the State before you can operate it. The device(s) must pass all installation inspections before you can apply to register. If you purchased a space with an elevator device(s) already installed, you must update the existing registration and transfer the ownership to you.

You need to obtain an employment agency license before offering staffing services. Call or email Employment and Personnel Services to find out how to register.

You must register as a temporary help service firm to place job seekers who are on your payroll with clients for temporary help services in New Jersey.

You must register as a career consultant agency to provide career consulting services in New Jersey. Submit your application through the Regulated Business (RGB) Online Registration Portal.

You must submit applications for both the agency and the agent.

You must register as a career counseling firm to provide career counseling services in New Jersey. Submit your application through the Regulated Business (RGB) Online Registration Portal.

You must submit applications for both the agency and the agent.

You must register as a consulting firm to match job seekers with prospective employers or prospective employers with job seekers in New Jersey. Submit your application through the Regulated Business (RGB) Online Registration Portal.

You must register as an entertainment agency to provide entertainment booking services in New Jersey. Submit your application through the Regulated Business (RGB) Online Registration Portal.

You must submit applications for both the agency and the agent.

You must submit applications for both the agency and the agent.

You must register as a job listing service to provide job listing services in New Jersey. Submit your application through the Regulated Business (RGB) Online Registration Portal.

You need a land surveyor license if you offer professional land surveying services in New Jersey.

You need a certificate of authorization to operate an engineering firm.

You or any staff providing engineering services will need an engineer license.

You must have a fire permit to do certain activities at your carnival or circus. You need to apply for the permit(s) and pass an inspection each time you do the activity.

Contact the Local Enforcing Agency (LEA) in the town where your carnival or circus will be to see which fire permits you need to get and how to apply. Your LEA can be your local fire department or the New Jersey Division of Fire Safety.

You must register with the State Division of Fire Safety to own and/or operate a traveling carnival or circus in New Jersey. You must register at least 30 days before your opening day.