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.
Appraisers | FFIEC
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Federal Financial Institutions Examinations Council index of licensed appraisers in New Jersey.
Attorneys | Disciplinary Actions
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New Jersey Judiciary attorney disciplinary action records.
Banks, Credit Unions, Savings and Loan, Trust Companies
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Search New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance records for licensed, banks, credit unions, savings and loans, and trust companies.
Charitable Organizations
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Database of charities registered with the New Jersey Office of Consumer Protection.
Check Cashers
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Lookup the license status of a New Jersey check cashing company with this Department of Banking & Insurance service.
Consumer Lenders
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Consumer Lender license verification service from the New Jersey Department of Banking & Insurance.
Credit Counseling
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License status search for New Jersey high cost home loan credit counseling services from the NJ Department of Banking & Insurance.
Debt Adjusters
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Lookup the license status of a New Jersey debt adjuster with this Department of Banking & Insurance service.
Foreign Money Transmitters
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New Jersey Department of Banking & Insurance foreign money transmitter company and agency license search.
Home Financing
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Lookup the license status of a New Jersey Home Financing agency with this NJ Department of Banking & Insurance service.
Home Repair Contractors
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NJ Department of Banking & Insurance home repair contractor license lookup.
Home Repair Salesman
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New Jersey Department of Banking & Insurance license lookup for home repair salespersons.
Insurance Carriers
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Browse the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance list by name for Insurance Carriers who are licensed to do business in the State of New.
Insurance Premium Finance
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Insurance Premium Finance company license verification service from the New Jersey Department of Banking & Insurance.
Insurance Producers
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New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance license status for insurance agents, brokers, adjusters, and viatical settlement brokers.
Long Term Care Facilities
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Search the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services database for long term care facilities by county & type, city & type, name, licensed.
Money Transmitters
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New Jersey Department of Banking & Insurance money transmitter license search.
Motor Vehicle Installment Sellers
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License status search for New Jersey Motor Vehicle Installment Sellers from the NJ Department of Banking & Insurance.
Pawnbrokers
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Lookup the license status of a New Jersey pawnbroker with this NJ Department of Banking & Insurance service.
Real Estate | Disciplinary Actions
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Real Estate Commission Disciplinary Actions in New Jersey. Provides name, commission findings, and commission action.
Real Estate | Schools
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List of Real Estate Schools licensed by the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance.
Real Estate | State
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New Jersey Department of Banking & Insurance license lookup for real estate brokers, salespersons, referral agents, companies, and branch offices.
Sales Finance Companies
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New Jersey Department of Banking & Insurance license lookup for Sales Finance Companies.
Teacher Application Status
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Search this New Jersey Department of Education service by social security number for the status of teacher certification applications.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there one place to search all New Jersey professional licenses? ▼
Usually no. Each profession has its own licensing board with its own database. Some states have begun consolidating license lookups into a single portal, but most still require searching by profession.
Can I check disciplinary actions on a license? ▼
Yes, in most cases. State licensing boards publish public disciplinary actions — suspensions, revocations, restrictions, and fines. Check the specific board's website.
Is a professional license the same as a business license? ▼
No. A professional license is issued to a person by a state licensing board. A business license is issued to a company by a city, county, or state agency. They are separate systems.
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