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New Jersey State - Builder Registration
The New Home Warranty and Builders’ Registration Act (NJSA
46:3B-1et seq), which was enacted in 1977, requires that builders register
with the State of New Jersey prior to starting construction of any new home
and before offering a warranty on any new home bought and sold in the state
of NJ.
Who Must Register
Those who must register include:
- All builders of owner-occupied new homes. This
includes single family homes, townhouses, duplexes (two-family homes),
cooperatives, condominiums, factory-built, and modular homes.
- Any individual or organization in the business of constructing new
homes, anyone who constructs a new home for sale, acts as prime contractor
to construct a new home for himself/herself or for another person, contracts
with a general contractor for construction of a new home, or sells or
transfers title to land and then participates in the construction of
a new home.
You do not need to register if you are constructing a new home for your own personal use, or if you are a licensed architect, engineer, or attorney.
Note: Failure to register or maintain registration can result in fines of up to $2000 per incident.
How to Register
Builders must submit a registration application along with a non-refundable fee of $200 to the State of NJ.
If your business is a Limited Partnership, Joint Venture, Corporation or General Partnership, you will also need to submit a copy of the appropriate business entity certification along with your application.
If approved, you will receive a registration card which you must show when applying for local permits.
Registration is effective for 2 years, after which you must submit a renewal application, along with the required fee.