A license is required for Health Officers (HOs) or Registered Environmental Health Specialists (REHSs) employed by local health departments. N.J.A.C 8:7, Licensure of Persons for Public Health Positions sets forth the license standards.

The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH), Division of Local Public Health (DLPH) licenses HOs and REHSs, and eligible candidates who meet education, training, and experience requirements may take the licensure examination, offered twice a year in June and December.

Application Submission – Select Option 1 Or Option 2 (Not Both):

Option 1: Online Submission

• Upload the application and pay the $50 fee in the Application Tracking System by the deadline.
• New applicants must register here to create an account: HO/REHS Application
• Applicants who have registered must sign in here: Sign In

Option 2: Regular Mail

• Application for the Health Officer Examination: [PDF] [Word]
• Application for the Registered Environmental Health Specialist Examination: [PDF] [Word]
• Mail the application with a $50 fee postmarked by deadline to:

• The application payment must be a check or money order payable to "Treasurer, State of New Jersey."

Resources

Rutgers resources for REHS examination preparation

Inquiries

Contact the DLPH Licensing & Compliance Unit via email at DLPH.Licensure@doh.nj.gov or by telephone (609) 292-4993.