Welcome to the City of Newark Business licensing portal. This portal allows you to register your business in the fastest way possible.

The purpose of the Business Licensing Program is to foster the growth of local businesses, attract new businesses to the City and to protect the health, safety and welfare of the individual and business citizens of the City. Through the information gathered by this licensing program and the outreach by the City will strive to enhance a business friendly environment. Division of licensing

This is online process takes approximately 15 minutes to complete.

To swiftly get through the licensing application please have the following information available:

  • Business EIN Number
  • NJ Business Registration Number
  • Certificate of Incorporation
  • Lease or Deed
  • Landlord Information

If the premises have a security, fire alarm or fire supression system(s) installed please have information regarding the installation and monitoring on hand.

Please note that other certificates and or business permits may be required -based on the type of business. You will be alerted to these as you complete the registration.