New Jersey Statutes Title 34. Labor and Workmen's Compensation 34 § 11-56.55

Each contractor shall, after the bid is made and prior to the awarding of the contract, submit to the public entity, including, but not limited to, any authority, board, or commission, the certificates of registration for all subcontractors listed in the bid proposal. Applications for registration shall not be accepted as a substitute for a certificate of registration for the purposes of this section.