New Jersey General Contractor License Renewal: Fees & Requirements (2026)
New Jersey GC Renewal at a Glance
- Renewal Fee
- $110
- CE Required
- None
- Renewal Cycle
- 2 years
- Late Fee
- $220
- Grace Period
- 30 days
New Jersey general contractors must complete 0 hours of continuing education per renewal cycle.
How to Renew Your New Jersey GC License
- 1
Complete any required CE
New Jersey does not currently require continuing education for General Contractor renewal. Confirm with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs before submitting your renewal.
- 2
Submit your renewal application
Log in to the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs online licensing portal before your license expiration date. Complete the renewal application and attest to CE completion if required.
- 3
Pay the $110 renewal fee
Pay the $110 base renewal fee. If renewing after expiration but within the 30-day grace period, the late fee of $220 applies.
- 4
Confirm license renewal
Download or print your renewed license. Verify your new expiration date and confirm the license appears as active in the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs's public license lookup.
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