N.J. Admin. Code § 13:21-21.4

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:21-21.4 - Initial application for a license

(a) Any person seeking to engage in the business of an auto body repair facility shall apply, in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter, to the Chief Administrator for a license authorizing him or her to engage in such business. An application for an auto body repair facility license may be obtained from the Auto Body Repair Facility Licensing Section of the Commission. The address of the Auto Body Repair Facility Licensing Section is:

Motor Vehicle Commission

Business License Services Bureau

Auto Body Repair Facility Licensing Section

225 East State Street

PO Box 172

Trenton, New Jersey 08666-0172

(b) Each applicant for an auto body repair facility license shall file with the Chief Administrator, in such form and detail as may be required by the Chief Administrator, an application setting forth the following:

1. The name, place of business and telephone number of the auto body repair facility;

2. The name, business and residence address(es) and telephone number(s) of:

i. The owner and/or possessor of a controlling interest of the facility, in the case of a sole proprietorship;

ii. Each partner, in the case of a partnership; or

iii. Each officer, director and possessor of a controlling interest, in the case of a corporation.

3. The business in which the applicant has been engaged for the five years preceding the date of application, and if employed, the names and addresses of the employers;

4. Whether the applicant has ever been convicted of a crime, disorderly persons or petty disorderly persons offense;

5. Whether the applicant has ever been denied, or had suspended or revoked, a license or registration to engage in any business, profession or occupation licensed or registered under the laws of any state; and

6. Whether the applicant has any interest in any other auto body repair facility.

(c) Each initial application for an auto body repair facility license shall be accompanied by the following:

1. In the case of an applicant for a full service license in accordance with N.J.S.A. 39:13-2.1a, proof that the applicant meets the requirements of N.J.S.A. 39:13-2.1a(1) through (12), inclusive;

2. In the case of an applicant for a limited full service license in accordance with N.J.S.A. 39:13-2.1b, proof that the applicant meets the requirements of N.J.S.A. 39:13-2.1b;

3. In the case of an applicant for an automobile dealer sublet license in accordance with 39:13-2.2, proof that the applicant meets the requirements of 39:13-2.2;

4. In the case of an applicant for any class of auto body repair facility license, the New Jersey Unemployment Registration Number; and

5. In the case of an applicant for any class of auto body repair facility license, the corporation code, if one has been issued by the Commission.

(d) Each initial application for an auto body repair facility license shall be accompanied by a color photograph and proof of compliance with the fingerprinting process for each natural person required to be listed on the application by this section.

1. Fingerprints required by this section shall be collected and submitted through a live-scan process that shall be coordinated under agreement with a private vendor. Applicants shall be required to pay by credit card or money order, the State contracted vendor performing the live-scan fingerprinting.

(e) Each initial application for an auto body repair facility license shall be accompanied by the applicable fees as specified in 13:21-21.6.

(f) If there are multiple locations for an auto body repair facility, then a separate application, accompanying documents, and application fee as specified in 13:21-21.6 shall be submitted for each such place of business.

(g) Upon preliminary approval of each initial license application, a license shall be issued to the auto body repair facility. Each initial license issued to an auto body repair facility on or after October 1, 1984 shall continue in force and effect until September 30 of every other year, unless such license is suspended or revoked by the Chief Administrator. If there are multiple places of business for an auto body repair facility, then a separate license shall be issued for each such place of business.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:21-21.4

Amended by R.1996, d.27, effective 1/16/1996.
See: 27 New Jersey Register 4153(a), 28 New Jersey Register 275(a).
Amended by R.2001 d.19, effective 1/16/2001.
See: 32 New Jersey Register 3739(a), 33 New Jersey Register 277(a).
Amended by R.2005 d.129, effective 4/18/2005.
See: 36 New Jersey Register 1886(a), 37 New Jersey Register 1212(b).
Rewrote the section.
Amended by R.2006 d.250, effective 7/3/2006.
See: 38 N.J.R. 445(a), 38 N.J.R. 2875(a).
In (a), substituted "Services" for "Compliance" in the second line of the address.