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Alcoholic Beverage Sale (Non-Profit) For Social Affair

Who it's for:
Industry:
Alcoholic Beverage Sale
Agency:
Department of Law and Public Safety
Alcoholic Beverage Sale (Non-Profit) For Social Affair
,
Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control
Phone:
(609) 984-2830
Department of Law and Public Safety
Alcoholic Beverage Sale (Non-Profit) For Social Affair

Alcoholic Beverage Transportation

Who it's for:
Industry:
Alcoholic Beverage Transportation
Agency:
Department of Law and Public Safety
Alcoholic Beverage Transportation
,
Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control
Phone:
(609) 984-2830
Department of Law and Public Safety
Alcoholic Beverage Transportation

Alcoholic Beverages Retailer to Retailer (RR)

Who it's for:
Industry:
Alcoholic Beverages Retailer
Agency:
Department of Law and Public Safety
Alcoholic Beverages Retailer to Retailer (RR)
,
Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control
Phone:
(609) 984-2830
Department of Law and Public Safety
Alcoholic Beverages Retailer to Retailer (RR)

Alcoholism Counselor

Who it's for:
Industry:
Alcoholism Counselor
Agency:
Alcoholism Counselor
,
Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee
Phone:
(973) 504-6582
Alcoholism Counselor

Alcoholism Treatment Center (Residential)

Who it's for:
Industry:
Alcoholism Treatment
Agency:
NJ Department of Health
Alcoholism Treatment Center (Residential)
,
Phone:
(609) 826-4935
NJ Department of Health
Alcoholism Treatment Center (Residential)

Alien Labor Certification

Who it's for:
Industry:
Seasonal Labor
Agency:
Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Alien Labor Certification
,
Phone:
(609) 777-1838
Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Alien Labor Certification

Ambulance Service (Invalid Coach, Transport Ambulance Services, Emergency Ambulance Service) *Volunteer First Air Squads are Exempt

Who it's for:
Industry:
Ambulance
Agency:
Department of Health and Senior Services
Ambulance Service (Invalid Coach, Transport Ambulance Services, Emergency Ambulance Service) *Volunteer First Air Squads are Exempt
,
Office of Emergency Medical Services
Phone:
(609) 633-7777
Department of Health and Senior Services
Ambulance Service (Invalid Coach, Transport Ambulance Services, Emergency Ambulance Service) *Volunteer First Air Squads are Exempt

Ambulatory Care Facility

Who it's for:
Industry:
Ambulatory Care
Agency:
NJ Department of Health
Ambulatory Care Facility
,
Phone:
(609) 826-4935
NJ Department of Health
Ambulatory Care Facility

Amusement Games & Arcades (Seashore, Amusement Parks, County & State Fairs)

Who it's for:
Industry:
Amusement
Agency:
NJ Division of Consumer Affairs
Amusement Games & Arcades (Seashore, Amusement Parks, County & State Fairs)
,
Office of Legalized Games of Chance
Phone:
(973) 273-8000
NJ Division of Consumer Affairs
Amusement Games & Arcades (Seashore, Amusement Parks, County & State Fairs)

Amusement Ride Operator

Who it's for:
Industry:
Amusement Ride
Agency:
NJ Department of Community Affairs
Amusement Ride Operator
,
Carnival Amusement Ride Safety Program
Phone:
(609) 292-2097
NJ Department of Community Affairs
Amusement Ride Operator

Animal Business

Who it's for:
Industry:
Animal Trapping
Agency:
NJ Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
Animal Business
,
Division of Fish and Wildlife
Phone:
(609) 292-1473
NJ Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
Animal Business

Animal Control Office

Who it's for:
Industry:
Animal Control
Agency:
NJ Department of Health
Animal Control Office
,
Phone:
(609) 826-5964
NJ Department of Health
Animal Control Office

Animal Dealer & Broker (Cattle, Sheep & Swine)

Who it's for:
Industry:
Animal Dealer
Agency:
Department of Agriculture
Animal Dealer & Broker (Cattle, Sheep & Swine)
,
Division of Animal Health
Phone:
(609) 633-2954
Department of Agriculture
Animal Dealer & Broker (Cattle, Sheep & Swine)

Apiary Bee Hive

Who it's for:
Industry:
Bee
Agency:
Department of Agriculture
Apiary Bee Hive
,
NJ Farms
Phone:
(609) 462-7820
Department of Agriculture
Apiary Bee Hive

Apparel Business

Who it's for:
Industry:
Apparel Manufacturer
Agency:
Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Apparel Business
,
Phone:
(609) 984-3008
Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Apparel Business

Apparel Registered Number

Who it's for:
Industry:
Apparel
Agency:
Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Apparel Registered Number
,
Phone:
(609) 984-3008
Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Apparel Registered Number

Apparel Registered Number / Labels

Who it's for:
Industry:
Apparel
Agency:
Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Apparel Registered Number / Labels
,
Phone:
(609) 984-3008
Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Apparel Registered Number / Labels

Aquatic Pesticide Permit

Who it's for:
Industry:
Aerial Pesticide
Agency:
NJ Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
Aquatic Pesticide Permit
,
Compliance and Enforcement
Phone:
(609) 984-6666
NJ Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
Aquatic Pesticide Permit

Architecture: Architect License

Who it's for:
Individuals
Industry:

You or any staff providing architectural services need an architect license.

Agency:
NJ Division of Consumer Affairs
Architecture: Architect License
,
Board of Architects
Phone:
(973) 504-6385
NJ Division of Consumer Affairs
Architecture: Architect License
Apply for My Architect License

Architecture: Certificate of Authorization for Your Architecture Firm

Who it's for:
Businesses
Industry:

You need a certificate of authorization to open an architecture firm.

Agency:
NJ Division of Consumer Affairs
Architecture: Certificate of Authorization for Your Architecture Firm
,
Board of Architects
Phone:
(973) 504-6385
NJ Division of Consumer Affairs
Architecture: Certificate of Authorization for Your Architecture Firm
Apply for My Certificate of Authorization

Armored Car Service

Who it's for:
Industry:
Armored Car
Agency:
Department of Law and Public Safety
Armored Car Service
,
Office of Motor Carriers
Phone:
(609) 637-4222
Department of Law and Public Safety
Armored Car Service

Arson Investigation

Who it's for:
Industry:
Arson Investigation
Agency:
NJ Department of Community Affairs
Arson Investigation
,
Division of Fire Safety Contractor Certification Unit
Phone:
(609) 984-7860
NJ Department of Community Affairs
Arson Investigation

Art School

Who it's for:
Industry:
Art School
Agency:
Department of Education
Art School
,
Phone:
(609) 376-3500
Department of Education
Art School

Asbestos Removal (Contractor or Company)

Who it's for:
Industry:
Asbestos Removal
Agency:
Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Asbestos Removal (Contractor or Company)
,
Asbestos Control and Licensing
Phone:
(609) 633-3760
Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Asbestos Removal (Contractor or Company)

Asbestos Safety Control Monitoring Company (Third Party Agency for the State)

Who it's for:
Industry:
Asbestos Monitoring
Agency:
NJ Department of Community Affairs
Asbestos Safety Control Monitoring Company (Third Party Agency for the State)
,
Codes and Regulations
Phone:
(609) 633-6224
NJ Department of Community Affairs
Asbestos Safety Control Monitoring Company (Third Party Agency for the State)
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