The information below was obtained from the, Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm and Locksmith Advisory Committee’s Web site.
This and much more Information can be accessed at their website by clicking on the emblem below.
Licensing Questions
- Do I need a license to install, service, or maintain burglar alarms, fire alarms or electronic security systems or to engage in the practice of locksmithing in New Jersey?
Yes. Public Law 1997, c.305, signed by Governor Whitman in 1998, requires that individuals and businesses obtain a license to provide these services.
- How may I obtain a burglar alarm license, fire alarm license or locksmith license in New Jersey?
An applicant wishing to obtain an alarm or locksmith license in New Jersey must be at least 18 years of age and be of good moral character. Also, an applicant must hold a high school diploma or equivalency certificate or request a waiver of the requirement based upon the applicant’s experience in the alarm or locksmith business.
All applicants must be fingerprinted and undergo a criminal history background check.
A conviction for certain crimes, committed within 10 years prior to applying for a license, or other factors, may be cause for disqualification.
All applicants must submit a separate application and application fee for each desired Committee-issued license. Additionally, all applicants must successfully complete a burglar alarm, fire alarm, or locksmith examination as a requirement to obtain said license(s).
Specific practical experience and technical training requirements are listed in the Advisory Committee’s rules which may be downloaded from this web site. Applications for alarm and locksmith licenses may also be downloaded from the Committee’s web site.
- Is a business license required to perform alarm or locksmithing services?
Yes. A business license is required for any business firm wishing to provide alarm and/or locksmithing services. Only a single application need be submitted whether the firm intends to provide services in the scope of one license category (locksmithing, burglar alarm or fire alarm) or any combination of the three license categories.
A business firm applying for business license must designate a licensee who will serve as the business qualifier. A business qualifier must be listed for each license category in which the business is seeking a license. A licensee may serve as business qualifier for more than one license category provided a license is held in each category.
- As a consumer, how can I obtain information concerning whether an individual or business performing alarm, electronic security, or locksmith services is licensed?
A consumer may obtain licensing information here.
- What is the best way to correspond with the Committee? Is it by phone, e-mail, regular mail, certified mail, or by other means?
You may contact the Advisory Committee by any of the methods listed above. The easiest method, however, is to e-mail us by
http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/
https://newjersey.mylicense.com/verification/