Port Regulatory & Licensing Bureau
Mission
The New Jersey State Police Port Regulatory & Licensing Bureau is committed to investigating, deterring, and remedying any criminal activity and influences in the Ports of New Jersey guided by the principles of Honor, Duty, and Fidelity. We strive to maintain a transparent, fair, and equitable hiring and employment environment. Our commitment is to foster growth, prosperity, and security within our ports, ensuring a safe and thriving New Jersey waterfront.
Vision
Following the Port Security Section vision, the Port Regulatory & Licensing Bureau is focused on implementing a standard for hiring practices representing the finest standards for the State of New Jersey citizens. Such practices will ensure thorough, fair, and equitable investigations to generate qualified licensees and registrants
The Port Regulatory & Licensing Bureau consists of the following investigative Units:
Port Licensing and Background Unit
The Port Licensing and Background Unit will be solely responsible for issuing the required licenses for employment within specific roles in the Port of New Jersey shipping industry. The Port Licensing and Background Unit conducts in-depth background investigations on applicants to adhere to the licensing standards and qualifications. The Unit will issue a physical license for members of the shipping industry, which can be subjected to renewal, suspensions, and revocations.
PLEASE NOTE: All current WCNYH rules and regulations remain in effect until further notice. See P.L.2017 Ch 324. NJ Stat (§§ 53:2-1 — 53:2-36)
The New Jersey State Police Port Licensing and Background Unit are located at:
24 Commerce Street
Suite 701
Newark, N.J. 07102
Main telephone number: (973) 648-4350
Hours of operation (M-F, 8AM-4PM)
For all general inquiries, please send an email to:
portsecuritylicensing@njsp.gov
For application-specific questions, please send an email to:
portsecurityapplication@njsp.gov
To schedule an appointment to apply or for expired/request for duplicate cards, please send an email to:
portsecurityscheduling@njsp.gov
For all Stevedore license inquiries, please send an email to:
stevedorelicensing@njsp.gov
FORMS
- Application for Change in Registration Card or License SP-85d [PDF – 240kb]
- Application for Stevedore License SP-85f [PDF – 1.08mb]
- Arrest Notification Form_SP-85i [PDF –603kb]
- Authorization to Release Information SP-85b [PDF – 250kb]
- Ownership Information Supplement to Application SP-85g [PDF – 345kb]
- Personal Information Supplement to_Application SP-85e [PDF – 1.09mb]
- Port Access Card Application SP-85 [PDF – 1.05mb]
- Port Access Card Application with Annex Pages [PDF – 197kb]
- Request for Duplicate License Permit or Registration SP-85c [PDF – 212kb]
- Self-Certification of Personal Information Supplement SP-85h [PDF – 195kb]
APPLICATIONS
The Port Licensing and Background Unit does not hire new employees to work at the Port of New Jersey. You must first obtain an employee sponsorship to apply for a license or registration. Sponsorships can be obtained by contacting the various companies and/or stevedores located on the Port of New Jersey or by contacting the Department of Labor Home | U.S. Department of Labor (dol.gov). The Unit will process new applications, including pending applications to WCNYH. For any pending/current matters about suspension, revocation, withdrawal, or decasualization, please contact NJSP Port Security Section Compliance Bureau.
NO WALK-INS – Licensing of any type is by appointment only
Please email portsecurityscheduling@njsp.gov to make an appointment.
NOTE: Applications requiring Notary, THE NJSP Port Licensing & Background Unit WILL NO LONGER BE NOTARIZING APPLICATIONS
**APPLICATION PROCESSING WILL NOT START UNTIL ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ARE RECEIVED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO FINGERPRINT RESULTS**
EXPIRED/REQUEST FOR DUPLICATE WCNYH CARD
Effective July 17, 2023, all renewals of expired WCNYH cards will result in an NJSP Port Access Card (PAC) issuance. The NJSP will fulfill duplicate requests for active WCNYH cards by providing an NJSP PAC as a replacement. Any expired WCNYH card will be re-issued as an NJSP Port Access Card (PAC) upon renewal. Applicants must make an appointment to process any of the preceding requests. Appointments can be made by emailing portsecurityscheduling@njsp.gov.
FINGERPRINTING
Fingerprinting is conducted through an outside vendor; IDENTGO - scheduling can be done online at https://uenroll.identogo.com/
Port Employment & Hiring Unit
The Port Employment & Hiring Unit oversees the Telephonic Hiring Employment Information Center (THEIC). THEIC is a communications center where licensed port employees can be hired telephonically and accept daily employment. The Unit moderates the hiring and seniority agreements between shipping employers and organized labor organizations. In addition, the Unit will inspect and investigate all records, documents, and other data collected or maintained related to the telephonic hiring system.
The New Jersey State Police Port Employment & Hiring Unit is located at:
333 Thornall Street
3rd Floor
Edison, N.J. 08837
For all THIEC inquiries or to be added to the daily hiring notifications, please send an email to: THEIC@njsp.gov
