New Jersey business license lookup & entity search
The official places to search registered businesses and verify licenses in New Jersey. Entity records live with the New Jersey Business Name Search (Division of Revenue); license verification runs through the licensing agencies below. We link to the official portals only, so what you see is the state's own record.
Statewide general business license in New Jersey:varies. Full requirements, agency, and renewal timing in the New Jersey business license guide.
Official New Jersey lookups
Business entity search
New Jersey Business Name Search (Division of Revenue)
Registered business names with entity ID and status; standing certificates issue separately.
Open the official entity search ↗License verification
Consumer Affairs license verification
Professional and occupational licenses under the Division of Consumer Affairs.
Open the official lookup ↗How to verify a New Jersey business end to end
- Search the exact legal name (or registration number) in the entity search and confirm the status shows active or in good standing.
- Match the registered name against the name on the contract or invoice; a different trade name should trace back to the same registered entity.
- Verify any trade or professional license in the licensing agency's own lookup, including status and expiration, not just that a number exists.
- For storefront or location-based work, confirm the local business license with the city or county clerk; it will not appear in statewide searches.
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Registry links point to official government portals and open in a new tab. Portals occasionally move; if a link lands on the agency's home page, use its search or licensing menu. Informational, not legal advice.