It is mandatory for any business to obtain certain business licenses if it chooses to operate legally. In order to start a car painting business in New Jersey certain licenses are essential.
Business Licenses Requirements:
The Motor Vehicle Commission of New Jersey issues the business licenses that are required to operate an auto body repair business such as a car painting business.
Requirements to Qualify For the Licenses:
o It is essential to be 18 years and above with no criminal record.
o The applicant must have the legal capacity to contract and assume liability for any debt that is incurred and must exhibit character and responsibility.
o If you have multiple locations, separate applications for each facility are required.
Document That Are Necessary To Be Filed:
o Certificate of occupancy
o New Jersey sales tax ID number
o Child support forms
o Federal employer ID number
o Proof of completed fingerprinting
o Written certificate of approval from the zoning clerk or municipal officer that the location, building and maintenance were approved.
o New Jersey Unemployment registration number
o Color photograph of all owners of the shop
o Color photographs of the facility displaying the advertised sign
o $350 Initial Fee and a $20 Non-refundable application fee
Other Essentials Requisites Include
o Federal Tax ID number
o Current certificate of inspection for building and spray booth
o Stack permit or letter of exemption from DEP for spray booth
o Hazardous waste disposal systems ensuring required state and federal government safety standards are maintained.
o Adequate insurance coverage such as:
1. General liability insurance minimum amount permitted being $300,000
2. Garage keepers liability insurance
3. Fire insurance for building and spray booth
4. Workers’ compensation insurance
o Equipment necessary to safely raise and support vehicles for inspection during repair as well as structural repairs, four-wheel alignment, vehicle air conditioner servicing and mechanical repairs
o A metal inert gas welder
If You Spray Paint, Requisites Are:
o The enclosed area for refinishing must comply with all the applicable safety, fire, environmental and other regulations.
o Workers must have a supply of fresh air within the spray area.
o Adequate air filtration devices to reduce particles from air exhausted while spray-painting that comply with applicable standards set by state and federal government.
o It is necessary for at least one employee or 10% of the employees which ever is greater to have completed a recognized auto repair related training one year prior to the year of the license application.
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Useful Address:
Motor Vehicle Commission, Auto Body Licensing Unit, P.O. Box 172, 225 East State Street, Trenton, NJ 08666-0172. (609) 292-6500 or toll free in NJ (888) 486-3339, TTY (609) 292-5120
