Lamplighter:
OK, this is the NJ way, basically as Harold said, with my commentary:

NJ Lic. is for an 'Electrical Contractor', & it goes with a Business Permit. The "lic. Holder" is the responsible person for the work performed, and that person is 'to directly supervise' said work.

BTW, I am an EC (#8209-A) and an AHJ #5989. The "A" is on my BP as I modifies my business name once.

NJ also has a "Journeyman" card available from the BOE, but I can't say I ever saw one.

As to 'carding'; to obtain a permit (except homeowners) the application must be signed & sealed by the EC. As Harold said...if it looks strange, we ask questions.

John


John