New York Construction Licensing

City of Buffalo Contractor Application

Variable, based on type of contractor.

Online

$750

Annually by September 30.

Nassau County Home Improvement License fees are as follows:

1. New application for a two (2) year license: $600.
2. Restitution payment for each new application: $ 50.
3. Additional location: $100.

THE RESTITUTION PAYMENT MUST BE MADE WITH A SEPARATE CERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $50.00. IT CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH THE $600.00 FEE.

TWO YEAR LICENSE WILL BE MAILED TO ALL APPLICANTS AFTER THE APPLICATION HAS BEEN APPROVED AND PROCESSED.

Working without a license is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $5000 and/or 1 year in jail as well as seizure of vehicles and tools.

Notarization: 

If the application is made by an out-of-state individual, partnership or Corporation, you must provide a Certificate of Authority to do business in NY State, have a NY State location as well as an authorized contact person that can be reached in New York.

The following enclosed forms must be completed:

• APPLICATION form completed and NOTARIZED by an owner or corporation principal.
• DISCLOSURE: each individual, partner, officer, director, stockholder, manager and salesperson of the business must complete this form and have it NOTARIZED.

Qualifying Individual Notes:

• You must be 18 years of age or older.
• You must have 5 years of recent relevant, verifiable experience.
• You must be able to prove that you are of good moral character and financial responsibility.
• You must be able to prove that you are the real owner and possess title to the business.
• You must maintain an actual establishment at a definite location within N.Y.S.

• NY State law requires ALL businesses to have a Federal Employers Identification number, and a NY State Sales Tax number if you collect sales tax. You must list these numbers on your application or it will NOT be accepted.
• You are required to submit a proper Certificate showing proof of a Lead Course completion
• You are required to submit the proper Pool Certifications if applicable

• Disclosure: each individual, partner, officer, director, stockholder, manager, and salesperson of the business must complete this form and have it notarized.
• A Certificate of Insurance, with Nassau County Consumer Affairs as the certificate holder, MUST be provided to show proof of liability coverage. Coverage requirements can be found on a separate sheet.
  • If you subcontract work, you are required to submit a list of the contractors along with proof of their insurance. Please be advised ALL sub-contractors MUST be licensed by this office.
• A Certificate of Workman's Compensation is required covering all employees (form U26 or 105.2). If you DO NOT have employees, you must submit a Certificate of Attestation Exemption (CE-200) form from the Workman's Compensation Board. The form can be obtained online at www.wcb.state.ny.us or by calling (866) 546-9322. Please verify that you are selecting the correct form for your type of business before filling out and printing
• Two (2) professional passport (2"x2") photographs, taken within the past 6 months. Photos must be free of any hats and/or sunglasses. Home photos are NOT acceptable. Photos MUST be submitted for:
  • each individual
  • all partners in a partnership
  • all corporate officers, directors, and stockholders (including NY contacts for out-of-state corps)
  • all employees and/or salespersons who have the authority to estimate and/or negotiate a contract.
    
    
• Each of the above must also submit proof of residence. This proof must be a NYS DMV Driver’s License or Non-Driver ID Card AND ONE of the following only: a current utility bill (electric or home telephone), NYS Auto Registration or a copy of a current lease. Please be advised, PO Boxes are NOT acceptable.
• A copy of a current utility bill or a current lease to show proof of business location, if the business address is different from the home address.
• A copy of the business phone bill showing the land line business phone number and address must be submitted. Cell phones and toll-free numbers are not permitted for this requirement. Home phones are acceptable as business numbers if you are doing business from your home.
• All persons are required to state all criminal convictions, including DWI, DWAI and DUI, and provide an official disposition from the applicable court. A complete copy of the court case may be required.
• Trade Names, Partnerships and Corporations.
  • individuals using their own name or a trade name must present a certified copy of the business certificate on file in the Nassau County Clerk's Office. (ref: Blumberg form # X201)
  • a partnership conducting business, must submit a certified copy of the partnership certificate on file in the Nassau County Clerk's Office. (ref: Blumberg form # X74)
  • a corporation must furnish a copy of the Secretary of State's Filing receipt. The corporation must maintain a bonafide establishment at a definite location within the State of New York. If this is not a
    New York corporation, you must submit a Certificate of Authority to do business in New York State.
  • If your corporation is using a DBA, you must submit an Assumed Name Certificate that has been filed with New York State authorizing you to use the name in Nassau County.
  • All corporations must furnish the original and current corporate structure naming all principals, officers, directors and stockholders including all minutes showing changes made to the corporate
    structure.
  • NOTE: If the Corporation was formed more than 3 years ago, you must also submit a Certificate of Good Standing issued by the New York State Bureau of Corporations. (518) 473-2492.

Under certain circumstances, you MAY be required to provide a bond conditioned upon the assurance that you will comply with the law.

LIC6: General Contractor Registration Form

Online

$300 registration fee + $330 background investigation fee.

All documentation must be original.

LIC6: General Contractor Registration Form (Renewal)

Online

$240

Triennially

Email consumer.affairs@suffolkcountyny.gov to recieve application and exam study guide

Mail

$200 application fee, plus $400 license fee, plus $100 restitution fund

Qualifier Details: 

• Qualifier must be a member or officer of the organization 
• Provide date of birth, social security number, home address, phone number, and email
• List of all businesses - current and present - you own or serve as an officer for and the status of each business
• Confirmation of whether or not you are part of a union
• Description of work experience 
• Applicant background information (discipline, legal, and conflicts of interest)

• Banking information
• Federal tax ID number
• Worker's Compensation number
• NYS Sales Tax Registration number
• Names and addresses of all subcontractors
• List of all principal officers of the organization
  • List of all four corporate positions: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer
  • List of all LLC members
• List of all current officers or partners who are now or were principal officers in any other companies engaged in the home improvement field in the last five years
• Names and home addresses of all salespersons currently employed by the firm who are actively engaged in Suffolk County

• Current passport-size photo
• Copy of NY state incorporation or foreign qualification receipt
• Copy of the Suffolk County DBA certificate (if applicable) 
• List of LLC members and managers or list of corporate officers (notarized or original only)
• Copy of the NYS driver's license or NYSDMV non-driver photo ID
• NYS Environmental Conservation Certification proof if using regulated chemicals or pesticides
• Applicant background form and detailed explanations as necessary
• Certificate of course completion of Suffolk County Nitrogen Fertilizer Turf Management if applicable
• Certificate of Insurance
• Certificate of New York worker's compensation or exemption
• Copies of all other licenses
• Affirmation of information (page 5 of the application)
• Optional designation of business profile

Email consumer.affairs@suffolkcountyny.gov to receive application 

Mail

$400 renewal fee, $100 restitution fund

Suffolk County License Application

Mail

$200

Suffolk County License Application (Renewal)

Mail

Annually

Suffolk County License Application

Mail

$200

Suffolk County License Application (Renewal)

Mail

Annually