New Jersey Contractor License Fee Calculator
Estimate your New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) registration fees, including initial registration, renewal, and additional business costs based on the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs fee schedule.
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Formula
Total Fee = Base Fee + Structure Surcharge + Employee Fee + Location Fee + Certified Copy Fee
- Base Fee – Set by NJ Division of Consumer Affairs per license/registration type (see table below).
- Structure Surcharge – $0 (sole proprietor) | $25 (partnership) | $50 (corporation/LLC) – administrative filing cost.
- Employee Fee – HIC only: $50 × number of registered employees/salespersons (N.J.A.C. 13:45A-17.3).
- Location Fee – $75 × number of additional business locations.
- Certified Copy Fee – $25 × number of certified license copies requested.
| License Type | Base Fee |
|---|---|
| HIC Initial Registration | $110 |
| HIC 2-Year Renewal | $110 |
| HIC Late Renewal ($110 + $50 penalty) | $160 |
| HVACR Initial License | $200 |
| HVACR 2-Year Renewal | $150 |
| Electrical Contractor Initial | $150 |
| Electrical Contractor Renewal | $100 |
| Plumbing Contractor Initial | $150 |
| Plumbing Contractor Renewal | $100 |
Assumptions & References
- Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) fees are governed by N.J.S.A. 56:8-136 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 13:45A-17.1 et seq. (NJ Division of Consumer Affairs).
- HVACR contractor licensing fees are set under N.J.S.A. 45:22A and the NJ Board of Examiners of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors.
- Electrical contractor fees are governed by N.J.S.A. 45:5A-1 et seq. (NJ Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors).
- Plumbing contractor fees are governed by N.J.S.A. 45:14C-1 et seq. (NJ State Board of Master Plumbers).
- All HIC registrations must be renewed every two years; failure to renew on time incurs a $50 late penalty.
- Employee/salesperson registration ($50 each) applies only to HIC registrations per N.J.A.C. 13:45A-17.3.
- Additional location and certified copy fees are standard administrative charges; verify current amounts with the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs.
- This calculator provides estimates only. Fees may change; always confirm current fees at njconsumeraffairs.gov.
- This tool does not account for examination fees, insurance requirements, or municipal permit fees.