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Contractor Application

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DUE: 9/30/2024

VALUE: $450.00

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The City of Ocean City requires contractors working on commercial properties, structures with more than five residential units, city-owned property, or subcontractors on new construction to obtain a contractor's license. Businesses involved in power washing, house cleaning/janitorial services, signs, bulkheads, moving/hauling, or lawn care/landscaping (unless they have a NJ Irrigation License) also need a license. To apply, contractors must submit a completed application, required documentation such as corporate or LLC papers (if applicable), a trade name registration (if applicable), and a certificate of general liability insurance with the City of Ocean City named as a certificate holder to Licensing@ocnj.us. UNLOCK Fees vary based on the type of contractor.

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--- Document: Contractor Application Document ---
CITY OF OCEAN CITY
AMERICA'S GREATEST FAMILY RESORT
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
LICENSE PERIOD IS OCT 1ST TO SEPT 30TH
Ocean City Contractor License is required if:
You work on/in any commercial property, structure containing more than five (5)
residential units or public\city owned property.
You are a subcontractor working on/in new construction
Your business is power washing, house cleaning/janitorial, signs, bulkheads,
moving/hauling or lawn care/landscaping (unless you have a NJ Irrigation License).
Keep in mind
A NJ State HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR LICENSE only covers work on/in
singles, duplexes and structures with no more than 5 residential units
A NJ State NEW HOME WARRANTY AND BUILDERS' REGISTRATION LICENSE
covers only new construction and only the GENERAL CONTRACTOR. All
subcontractors must have a City of Ocean City Contractor License
If a business location requires a NJ STATE LICENSE e.g. doctor, lawyer, bank, real estate office, mortgage
company, hair/nail salon, etc. they do not require a MERCANTILE license unless they also have retail sales.
If an occupation/contractor requires a NJ STATE LICENSE e.g. master plumber, architect, HVAC, electrician,
interior designer etc. they do not require a CONTRACTOR license. But, if the contractor has an office location,
they require a MERCANTILE LICENSE for a professional office.
If you feel you are not required to have a City of Ocean City Contractor License, please sign and
date the statement below, attach a copy of the NJ State License you hold and return.
To apply for the license:
1. Fill out the Contractor License Application and return it by mail, email or in person to the
Licensing Office with the following:
A. If your business is a corporation or a LLC, please include a copy of your approved
corporate or LLC papers.
B. If you are a sole proprietor or a partnership in New Jersey and using a trade name,
include a copy of your approved "Trade Name Registration" from your county clerk's
office.
C. Call your insurance agent and have them email a Certificate of General Liability
Insurance, naming the City of Ocean City as a certificate holder. The Email
address is Licensing@ocnj.us. The City requires a minimum of $300,000 of
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liability insurance, for all contractors, except demolition and bulkhead contractors
which are required to have a minimum $1,000,000 of liability insurance.
D. Enclose a check for the correct fee made out to the City of Ocean City Payment can
be made by credit card over the phone. Am Express not accepted. First year fees
can be pro-rated if registering during the license period. Please call or email for the
correct amount before submitting check. The fees are as follows. If you are unsure
of the fee, please call or email us.
1.
General Contractor
$450.00
2.
Contractors/Subcontractors
$225.00
3.
Handyman
$225.00
4.
Bulkhead & Piling
$300.00
5.
Moving/Hauling
$300.00
6.
Signs
$300.00
WE MUST RECEIVE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND YOUR
PAYMENT AT THE SAME TIME.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO SIGN YOUR APPLICATION!
If you have any questions, please contact the Licensing Office at 609-399-6111 x9701.
***
I HAVE READ THE ABOVE AND HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I DO NOT MEET ANY OF THE CRITERIA
THAT REQUIRES A CITY OF OCEAN CITY CONTRACTOR LICENSE.
Signed
Print Name
Company Name
Date
LICENSING OFFICE
115 12th STREET, OCEAN CITY, NJ 08226
609-399-6111 EXT 9701
Licensing@ocnj.us
FAX: 609-525-2496
www.ocnj.us
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CONTRACTOR LICENSE APPLICATION
PHONE: 609-399-6111 EXT 9701
FAX: 609-525-2496
EMAIL: LICENSING@OCNJ.US
WWW.OCNJ.US
CITY OF OCEAN CITY
LICENSING OFFICE
115 12TH STREET
OCEAN CITY, NJ 08226
BUSINESS INFORMATION
BUSINESS NAME:
Individual or Partners, Corporation or LLC Name
BUSINESS ADDRESS:
CITY:
BUSINESS PHONE:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
TYPE OF CONTRACTOR:
BUSINESS CLASSIFICATION (CHECK ONE):
INDIVIDUAL:
PARTNERSHIP:
NUMBER OF VEHICLE STICKERS REQUESTED:
MAIL INVOICE: OWNERS ADDRESS
STATE:
ZIP:
CELL #
CORPORATION:
LLC:
OTHER:
(MUST BE PLACED ON VEHICLES WORKING IN CITY)
BUSINESS ADDRESS
BUSINESS OWNER'S INFORMATION
Individuals list owner's name; for partnership list both parties. For corporation list either an officer or
registered agent upon whom process may be served.
OWNER'S NAME(s):
OWNER'S ADDRESS:
CITY:
PHONE:
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT
STATE:
ZIP:
CELL #:
TAX ID/SS #
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: CITY OF OCEAN CITY
MEMO
INSURANCE CERT
YES
STATE LICENSE
YES
NA
OTHER
LICENSE NUMBER
ISSUED
CHECK NUMBER:
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
CORP/LLC DOCUMENTS REC'D
TRADE/ALTERNATE NAME REC'D YES
YES
NA
LICENSE FEE: $
OCTD ASSESSEMENT: $
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $