Official Site of The State of New Jersey

Click here to file or renew a Public Works Contractor Registration (PWCR) application online. Both new registrations and renewals require the completion of the application in full. Please allow 30 days for processing your application.  

If an application cannot be completed online, notify the Public Works Contractor registration (PWCR) section at pwcr@dol.nj.gov. Our staff will advise you accordingly.

For more information about the registration process, please check our FAQs.

Click here to update your application or registration information.

Note: this is only for changing or adding information to an existing application or current registration. If you need to apply for registration (new or renewal), click on the tab above, entitled "New Registrations and Renewals”.

All registered contractors are under a continuing obligation to update any information which may have changed during the registration cycle.

• $500 for a 1-year registration (increased from $300)
• $750 for a 2-year registration (increased from $500), but this option is only available to contractors who meet the following criteria:
  • Must have been continuously registered for the last two consecutive years
  • Must have no prior violations of the Contractor Registration Act (NJSA 34:11-56.48 et seq.) or the Prevailing Wage Act (NJSA 34:11-56.25 et seq.)
• To file or renew online, an additional service fee of $4, plus a fee of 1.9% when using a credit card, will be charged
• Fees are non-refundable

The State of New Jersey Office of Apprenticeship can:

• Assist employers/contractors with matching occupational titles from a list of approved occupations
• Provide an overview of the USDOL registration process
• Refer to the USDOL for determination of “approved occupation” and program registration.

To receive assistance from the Office of Apprenticeship, complete the online form here.