Welder License Requirements in New Jersey
License Not RequiredLast verified March 24, 2026
Agency And Exam
Issuing agency: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Official licensing agency website
Exam provider: Not listed
Reciprocity And License Levels
License levels
Not listed
Reciprocity states
None listed
Notes
New Jersey does not require a statewide occupational license for general welders. The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs does not issue a welder-specific license. The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development enforces boiler and pressure vessel safety. Some municipalities may have local requirements for welding work.