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If you have any updates that you would like to make to your Builder Registration outside of the standard two-year renewal cycle, you can submit an Amendment form through our portal.
First, click "Go" on the Apply for Amendment or Renewal tile. You will then select your current Builder Registration number. The portal will pull up the selected Builder Registration application submission with all fields already filled out.
Proceed with any changes that you need to make to your Builder Registration. There is a $25.00 nonrefundable fee for amendments related to a name or company formation change.
Any other field changes will not result in a fee.
Incomplete: You have not yet successfully submitted your application. This status is the default if your application automatically saves but is not yet complete. This will also be the status if your payment is unsuccessful, as your application is not considered submitted unless payment is complete.
Pending Schedule A: Your initial Builder Registration / Renewal application, Schedule A, and payment have been submitted. This status only applies if multiple Schedule As are required and are pending submission. When a Schedule A has been assigned to a co-principal, they will be informed by email that their action is required. An application is not considered fully submitted until all Schedule As have been submitted.
Submitted / Renewal Submitted: Your application has been successfully submitted and will soon be under review by the New Jersey DCA Bureau of Homeowner Protection.
Builder Action Required: Your application has been reviewed by the New Jersey DCA Bureau of Homeowner Protection and requires further information. This status will be accompanied by an email notification of what elements of your application are not complete enough for approval.
Registered: Your Builder Registration application has been fully reviewed and approved. You will receive an email with a QR code where you may access and print your validated Builder Registration card and approval letter.
Denied: Your application has been denied. You will receive an email informing you of the reason behind your denial.
Expired: Your Builder Registration has lapsed beyond its expiration date and needs to be renewed. Your expiration date can be found on your registration card.
Users must be logged into MyNJ on their mobile device that they use to scan the QR code to access their builder registration card. Make sure that you are signed into MyNJ before scanning to prevent any errors.
You will receive your Builder Registration card and/or Certificates of Participation virtually rather than through the mail.
Once your Builder Registration or Builder Registration Renewal application has been approved, you will see the updated status under My Applications on MyNJ. From there, you will be able to access a virtual version of both your Builder Registration card and/or Certificates of Participation.
Builder Registration card: When your status reads "Registered", you will receive an email with a QR code where you may access and print your validated Builder Registration card and approval letter. If accessing the Builder Registration card on a computer rather than a mobile device, card is accessible also by going to the My Applications tab and selecting "View Registration card" for the associated Builder Registration record.
Certificate of Participation: When your warranty application has been approved, you will receive an email with (1) your Warranty Certificate that contains your warranty number and (2) a link to the NJ DCA portal where you can also access your Warranty Certificate by clicking “My Applications” > the eye icon associated with the Builder Registration number your warranty is connected to > “View Warranties” > the eye icon for your approved warranty > “Warranty Certificate.” Your Warranty Certificate will then open in a new window for you to print and/or download.
Please fill out and submit the Assignment of COP form and email it to [email address to be added]
To submit your Warranty application, please provide the appropriate supporting documentation.
Required for all submissions: Binding contract of sale. Ensure that this includes the sales price and the signature of both the buyer and the seller.
If the home is constructed on the owner’s lot: Letter of Intent from Homeowner is required.
If the home is a two-family home: Certificate in Lieu of Oath is required.
If a contractor has performed work on this home: An Exclusions form is required.
If there is no purchaser at this time: Type “For Sale” as the Name of Owner who will be first resident field. A letter from a principal stating the Fair Market Value is required.
Be sure to print out 4 copies of your Warranty Certificate upon receiving it so that you may distribute it to the homeowner upon closing, the mortgage company, the appropriate municipality, and one for your records.
Documents available for download:
Exclusions (PDF)
Assignment of COP (PDF)
Proxy Authorization Form
Owner NHW Certification
Two Family Certification
****will add the same steps to be included in the Renewal instructions once we have them ready****
If you are building a 100% new home, which includes a new foundation, you must register as a new home builder and provide a new home warranty, unless you are building on the homeowner's land and the contract indicates you will not be providing the new home warranty and the homeowner has signed the Certification in Lieu of Oath on the construction permit application on file with the municipality.
If you are building a 100% new home, which includes a new foundation, you must register as a new home builder and provide a new home warranty, unless the construction contract clearly and explicitly indicates you will not be providing the new home warranty and the homeowner has signed the Certification in Lieu of Oath on the construction permit application on file with the township.
No, however, the home must be occupied as a rental and remain a rental property for at least one year after the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy or first occupancy whichever is later.
No, the home must be 100% new construction to qualify for the new home warranty.
The Department of Community Affairs does not issue licenses or registrations for commercial building. However, you should contact the local construction office in the town in which you are building for more information.
Home Improvement contractors are registered by the Division of Consumer Affairs, please visit their website at: https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/