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How to Search New Jersey Professional Licenses (Start Here)
Professional and occupational licenses in New Jersey are issued by state licensing boards — each profession has its own board with its own search tool. There is no single database of all licenses in New Jersey.
What this page covers: New Jersey professional license verification databases — medical, legal, real estate, contractor, financial, and other regulated professions. What it does not cover: Business entity filings (those are with the Secretary of State) or association memberships (those are private organizations).
Where to start: Identify the profession, then go to the specific licensing board for New Jersey. For attorneys, go to the state bar. For doctors, the medical board. For contractors, the contractor licensing authority. The databases below are organized by profession.
Common mistake: A professional license and a business registration are different. A license authorizes a person to practice a profession. A business registration authorizes a company to operate. They are filed with different agencies.
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: New Jersey professional & occupational licenses URL verified against the official state publisher at www.njconsumeraffairs.gov on the review date. 4 primary .gov sources cited below.
New Jersey Professional & Occupational Licenses — Key Facts (2026)
Doctors, lawyers, contractors, nurses, real estate agents in New Jersey — who's licensed and how to verify in 2026.
State-only
License jurisdiction
Not federal
~22%
U.S. workforce licensed
Up from 5% in 1950
1,100+
Licensed occupations
NCSL national database
Free
Official verification
Never pay 3rd parties
Compacts
Cross-state reciprocity
Nursing/medical/PT
Active license ≠ clean record (verify both)
Active license
100%
Continuing-ed current
70%
No disciplinary actions
30%
No complaint history
20%
Criminal background
10%
Unit: % verified by 'active license' alone.
What Changed in 2026 — New Jersey Professional & Occupational Licenses
2026
New Jersey professional & occupational licenses portal active
The official New Jersey portal at www.njconsumeraffairs.gov continues to serve as the canonical entry point for professional & occupational licenses in 2026.
For 2026, New Jersey continues to publish professional & occupational licenses information through state-authorized portals; check www.njconsumeraffairs.gov for current fees and processing times.
Federal record types (federal liens, federal land, federal vital statistics) continue to live OUTSIDE New Jersey's state portal — see the Primary Sources below for additional official portals.
This page permits the user to search for attorneys who have been admitted to practice in New Jersey, and to obtain information about attorneys, such as date of admission, status to practice law in New Jersey, and county and municipality of the business office of practicing attorneys.
From this page, you can find the notices of discipline or reinstatements published by the Disciplinary Review Board of all New Jersey attorneys who have been the subject of public discipline or reinstatement proceedings since January 1988.
Various types of financial institutions (banks, savings banks, savings and loan institutions, credit unions, etc.) are regulated by different governmental agencies · The NJ Department of Banking and Insurance - Division of Banking regulates state-chartered banks, savings banks, savings and ...
To ensure that an organization and/or a professional fund raiser soliciting you is currently registered, please search our Directory of Registered Charities or call our Charities Registration Hotline at (973) 504-6215 .
Welcome to the NJDOBI Licensee Search page. This search can be used to obtain name, mailing address, license reference number, type and status on persons and organizations licensed with the NJ Department of Banking & Insurance · Please select the type of search
The Division of Insurance is comprised of units which are charged with the licensing and oversight of the various types of insurance regulated by the State of New Jersey. The Division of Insurance issues licenses to insurance companies, producers and other risk-assuming entities, reviews insurance ...
facilities, pediatric long-term care, general and specialized long-term · care). The Department has emphasized the development of less · restrictive forms of long-term care in recent years, such as assisted living · residences and programs, and comprehensive personal care homes. As · The official version of any departmental rulemaking activity (notices of proposal or · adoption) are published in the New Jersey Register or New Jersey Administrative Code.
Adele DeMoro, a licensed New Jersey real estate Broker, Monmouth County — By Consent Order dated October 24, 2022, DeMoro admits to conduct in violation of N.J.A.C. 11:5-4.2(a) in that she failed to adequately supervise the actions of a salesperson, in violation of her obligation as a broker ...
Established in 1921, the New Jersey Real Estate Commission (REC), a division of the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance, was created to administer and enforce New Jersey's real estate licensing law, N.J.S.A. 45:15-1 et seq · The REC issues licenses to real estate brokers and ...
Applicants with degrees from colleges or universities outside the United States should review the information for Foreign Trained Graduates or contact our office for an explanation of appropriate documentation of foreign degrees and credits. A complete photocopy of your valid certificate(s) from other state(s), the American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (ABCTE), and/or the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS).
NOTE: Some licenses are issued in the name of the business, not an individual. If you are searching for a business licensee (i.e., accountancy firms; architects and engineers certificates of authorization; barber shops; cemeteries; cosmetology and hairstyling shops; electrical contractor ...
NOTE: Some licenses are issued in the name of the business, not an individual. If you are searching for a business licensee (i.e., accountancy firms; architects and engineers certificates of authorization; barber shops; cemeteries; cosmetology and hairstyling shops; electrical contractor ...
Where do I verify a New Jersey professional license?▼
Most New Jersey professional and occupational licenses (medical, legal, contracting, real estate, cosmetology, etc.) can be verified through the Official New Jersey Professional & Occupational Licenses at www.njconsumeraffairs.gov. Look for the 'License Lookup' or 'Verify a Licensee' tool — searches are typically by name or license number and return active/inactive status.
How do I apply for a New Jersey business license?▼
New Jersey business licensing combines state, county, and city permits depending on activity. The Official New Jersey Professional & Occupational Licenses at www.njconsumeraffairs.gov is the primary state portal; local business-tax certificates are issued by the city or county where you operate. The federal usa.gov permits guide is a helpful starting overview.
Is a New Jersey license required to work in my profession?▼
That depends on the profession. New Jersey, like most states, licenses regulated occupations such as healthcare, legal, construction, real estate, cosmetology, security, and many trades. The Official New Jersey Professional & Occupational Licenses publishes the full list and exemption criteria at www.njconsumeraffairs.gov.
How do I report a complaint against a New Jersey licensee?▼
Complaints against licensed professionals in New Jersey are filed with the issuing board or division under the Official New Jersey Professional & Occupational Licenses. Most boards accept online complaint submissions at www.njconsumeraffairs.gov, plus mail-in forms. Each board reviews complaints under the standards in New Jersey's occupational code.
Does New Jersey recognize licenses from other states?▼
Many New Jersey boards offer license-by-reciprocity, license-by-endorsement, or expedited pathways for applicants already licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction. The Official New Jersey Professional & Occupational Licenses at www.njconsumeraffairs.gov publishes the reciprocity rules per profession; some require additional New Jersey-specific exams or jurisprudence tests.
