Roofing Contractor License Requirements in New Jersey

Licensing Authority	Division of Consumer Affairs - Regulated Business Section (DCA)
License Type	Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) Registration
Experience Required	No specific experience requirement for current HIC registration. Under P.L. 2023, c. 237 (pending full Board activation): 2 years supervised experience, apprenticeship, or trade school required.
Education Substitute	Trade school completion or apprenticeship accepted as alternative (under new law, when effective)
Exam Required	No
Bond Required	Yes — Same tiered compliance bond as general contractor HIC: $10,000 for contracts under $10,000 or annual totals below $150,000; $25,000 for contracts $10,000-$120,000 or annual totals $150,000-$750,000; $50,000 for contracts over $120,000 or annual totals exceeding $750,000.
Insurance	General liability: required. Workers comp: required with employees
Continuing Education	Not required
Processing Time	Up to 30 days

Renewal: $90 every 1 year (expires March 30)

No separate roofing-specific license in NJ - falls under HIC registration
Same registration and bond requirements as general contractor HIC
Some municipalities require additional local roofing permits
Must obtain building permits for roof replacement/repair from local building department
Compliance bond and insurance requirements apply for 2026 under P.L. 2023, c. 237
Contractors offering financing must also get Home Repair Contractor license from NJ DOBI

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, New Jersey requires a statewide roofing contractor license through the Division of Consumer Affairs - Regulated Business Section.

The estimated initial cost is $110, including application, exam, and license fees.

Data last verified: 2026-04-02 | Source: DCA