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Question and Answers

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How would you know if you needed to be fingerprinted and what is the cost?

The New Jersey Racing Commission requires all license's to be printed on a state card, cost for state card is $47.05. All individuals licensed who are involved with the horses are required to be printed on state and federal cards, cost for both cards $83.05. A state card is taken once a federal card is taken every 5 years cost of Federal card is $36.00.

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Is it possible to be licensed in New Jersey for other Jurisdictions?

No, you must submit a copy of an application to each Jurisdiction separately.

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Where should my completed application be mailed?

If mailing application forms I, II or III please mail to the Trenton address which is located at the top of each application. If mailing the Multiple Jurisdiction application send a copy to each jurisdiction you plan on racing along with the fees, see page 4 on Multiple Jurisdiction Application.

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If I am licensed in another state is my license valid in New Jersey?

No.

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When does my New Jersey Racing Commission license expire?

Your New Jersey Racing Commission license expires at the end of the calendar year (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31). The only exception is a 3 year Owner license Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, spanning 3 years.

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Why does the New Jersey Racing Commission require me to keep getting printed?

Currently the New Jersey Racing Commission requires a federal fingerprint be taken every 5 years.

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What exactly does "Multiple - Jurisdictional" License mean?

See Multiple - Jurisdictional Web site

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What is the fee structure for licensing with the New Jersey Racing Commission?
  • Form I Owner 1 year $50.00
  • Owner 3 years $150.00
  • Trainer $50.00
  • Assistant Trainer $30.00
  • Driver $50.00
  • Driver/Trainer $50.00
  • Jockey $50.00
  • Jockey Apprentice $30.00
  • Jockey Agent $50.00
  • Stable Employee $5.00
  • C.I.D. $10.00
  • C.I.D. Vendor $10.00
  • Pari-mutuel $25.00
  • Veterinarian $50.00
  • Valet $20.00
  • Plater $20.00
  • Vendor $50.00
  • Form II Stable Name $50.00
  • Multiple Ownership $50.00
  • Corporate Stable Name $50.00
  • Partnership No Fee
  • Form III Authorized Agent $50.00

Multiple Jurisdiction - ARCI - see Web site for fee structure

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Why do I have to fill out a license each year if I am already in the computer?

By law and the NJRC Rules & Regulations the NJRC has to issue licenses each year.

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Can I race one time without a license?

No.

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What are the hours for licensing?

Check with each licensing location for their hours of operation. Phone numbers and addresses are located in 'Licensing'.

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Why do I need a Multiple Ownership License if each of the owners are licensed individually?

Multiple Ownership is a separate entity which requires a separate license.

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