Contractors & Permit Processors 

WHEN DO I NEED TO REGISTER AS A JERSEY CITY CONTRACTOR?
A JC Contractor license is required for all non-state licensed contractors and for all work done on a commercial property.
HOW DO I REGISTER ASA JERSEY CITY CONTRACTOR?
Please fill out the application via www.jcnj.org/permitportal

*Please do not make the payment until you have all documents ready to submit.
HOW DO I REGISTER AS A PERMIT PROCESSOR?
Please fill out the application via www.jcnj.org/permitportal

HOW CAN I CHANGE THE CONTRACTOR LISTED ON A PERMIT?
In order to change the contractor, you must submit a Permit Update. If the change is for an electrical or plumbing contractor, then the update must be sealed by the new contractor.
HOW DO I NOTIFY YOUR OFFICE IF I AM NO LONGER THE CONTRACTOR ON A JOB?
Please submit a letter to our office on company letterhead in person or via [email protected] Please note the permit number, address and date that you stopped working on the job and asked to be removed from the permit.