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How to look up a license in New Jersey

To confirm a New Jersey license, search the board that issued it: New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling, DORES, New Jersey Board of Nursing and 4 more for the cosmetologists, notaries, registered nurses and plumbers, among others, we cover.

Last checked · 12 official sources

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  1. Official license searches in New Jersey
  2. What each search covers
  3. How to check a license
  4. Sources

Official license searches in New Jersey

6 official searches from 8 boards cover the New Jersey licenses on this site (some boards share one state search). 6 of the rows also link a complaint page.

BoardLicenses it coversSearchComplaints
New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and HairstylingcosmetologistsLicense search1–
Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services (DORES)notariesLicense search2File a complaint3
New Jersey Board of Nursingregistered nursesLicense search4File a complaint4
State Board of Examiners of Master PlumbersplumbersLicense search5File a complaint6
New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH)nursing assistantsLicense search7File a complaint8
New Jersey Department of Health, Assisted Living Program (NJDOH)nursing assistantsLicense search7File a complaint9
New Jersey Real Estate Commission (REC)real estate agentsLicense search10File a complaint11
Division of Wage and Hour Compliance (NJDOL)general contractorsLicense search12–

What each search covers

A board's search lists only its own licenses:

  • New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling: the 3 credentials it issues for cosmetologists, including Cosmetologist-Hairstylist (cosmetology and hairstyling license), Beautician (beauty culture license) and Teacher (license to teach cosmetology and hairstyling).
  • Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services: the Notary Public.
  • New Jersey Board of Nursing: the 2 credentials it issues for registered nurses, including Registered Professional Nurse single-state license and Registered Professional Nurse multistate license (Nurse Licensure Compact).
  • State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers: the 4 credentials it issues for plumbers, including Journeyman Plumber (registration), Apprentice Plumber (registration), Medical Gas Piping Installer (certification) and Licensed Master Plumber.
  • New Jersey Department of Health: the Certified Nurse Aide (Nurse Aide in Long-Term Care Facilities).
  • New Jersey Department of Health, Assisted Living Program: the Certified Medication Aide (C.M.A.).
  • New Jersey Real Estate Commission: the 4 credentials it issues for real estate agents, including Real Estate Salesperson, Real Estate Broker-Salesperson, Real Estate Broker (Broker of Record / Sole Proprietor Broker) and Salesperson Licensed with a Real Estate Referral Company (referral agent).
  • Division of Wage and Hour Compliance: the Public Works Contractor Registration (PWCR).

How to check a license

Search the board for the work you are hiring for, then check the status, the license type and the expiration date (what to check in the result).

The occupation pages explain what each license level allows: cosmetologists, notaries, registered nurses, plumbers, nursing assistants, real estate agents, general contractors.

Sources

Every number and rule above links to one of these official pages. Select a footnote number to read the board's own words.

  1. NJ Division of Consumer Affairs License Verification SystemNew Jersey Division of Consumer AffairsChecked November 7, 2026
  2. State of NJ - NJ Treasury - DORES - Notary Public SearchNew Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue and Enterprise ServicesDated August 12, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  3. DORES homeNew Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue and Enterprise ServicesChecked November 7, 2026
  4. Continuing Education FAQNew Jersey Board of NursingDated April 11, 2024Checked November 7, 2026
  5. DCA License Verification - person search (profession and license type lists)New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs (license verification portal)Checked November 7, 2026
  6. Applications and Forms - State Board of Examiners of Master PlumbersNew Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, State Board of Examiners of Master PlumbersDated March 14, 2022Checked November 7, 2026
  7. Licensing and Certification CredentialsNew Jersey Department of HealthDated March 7, 2023Checked November 7, 2026
  8. Apply for a Certification (nurse aide)New Jersey Department of HealthDated August 14, 2023Checked November 7, 2026
  9. Certified Medication AideNew Jersey Department of HealthDated August 25, 2025Checked November 7, 2026
  10. Licensing FAQ referral agentNew Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance, Real Estate CommissionChecked November 7, 2026
  11. REC Complaint Resolution ProcessNew Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance, Real Estate CommissionChecked November 7, 2026
  12. Public Works Contractor RegistrationNew Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce DevelopmentChecked November 5, 2026