New Jersey

Employment Agency Bond

How much does a New Jersey employment agency bond cost? 

The New Jersey employment agency bond costs $100 annually. You can save money by choosing our multi-year discount to extend your staffing services bond term during checkout! 

Where can you get a New Jersey employment agency bond?

You can purchase your New Jersey employment agency bond online 24/7. Simply select your preferred term and provide the following information for Division of Consumer Affairs filing approval.

• employment agency name
• business address
• county
• license type

Once your payment has been processed, a digital copy of your bond will be sent to your email instantly. Your official New Jersey surety bond will be shipped to your preferred mailing address.

How fast can I get a staffing agency or recruiting firm bond? 

Our industry-leading technology and responsive customer service team allow us to deliver your official New Jersey staffing agency or recruiting firm bond faster than any other surety provider. Complete your purchase now to receive a copy of your employment agency bond in minutes by email. The Division of Consumer Affairs requires your original bond be physically issued and delivered to you, so choose overnight shipping during checkout if you're in a rush. 

What is a New Jersey employment agency bond?

New Jersey Administrative Code Title 13 Chapter 45B-2.3 requires applicants file a $10,000 surety bond before the state will issue their employment agency license. The New Jersey employment agency bond requires that the person applying for the license will comply with New Jersey laws and pay all damages resulting from misrepresentation, deceptive or misleading acts, or any other unlawful behavior they commit while providing licensed staffing agency services. If you file this bond and fail to comply with these terms, your issuing surety company will pay valid claims up to your full $10,000 bond amount, which you must reimburse. 

Who regulates licensing for employment agencies? 

The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs enforces licensing requirements for employment and personnel services in the state, including the $10,000 surety bond requirement. You can contact the Regulated Business Section by calling 1(973)504-6370 or emailing [email protected].

Who needs an employment agency bond?

The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs might require you to file this $10,000 bond if you're licensed or seeking licensure to operate one of the following businesses.

• career consulting firm
• employment agency
• entertainment agency
• job listing services
• nurses registry
• recruiting agency
• recruiting firm
• resume services
• staffing agency
• staffing firm
• staffing services
• temp agency
• temporary help service firm

How do I update or change my employment agency bond form?

If the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs requires your surety bond documentation to be updated for any reason, contact your surety provider. If you purchased your bond from SuretyBonds.com, email [email protected] to explain the needed change. The most common changes requested are updating your employment agency name, address, or county to match your current license or new licensing application. 

How do I renew my employment agency bond in New Jersey?

You must renew your New Jersey employment agency bond before its current term expires. Once you pay your SuretyBonds.com renewal invoice, renewal instructions will be sent to keep your bond active for your next license term. 

How do I get a New Jersey employment agency license? 

You'll need to login in to your Regulated Business Online Registration Portal account and provide the following information and documentation to apply for your employment agency license in New Jersey. 

• complete name, business address, and telephone number of all owner(s)
• staffing services provided
• license fee payment
• 2 affidavits that prove your good moral character
• $10,000 New Jersey surety bond