
New York Construction Licensing

Licenses are typically required for individuals and businesses that provide construction industry services. This guide contains information about construction industry licensing in New York.

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Company Licenses
New York Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
New York Asbestos Handling License
Agency: | New York Department of Safety and Health - Asbestos Control Bureau |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
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Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $500 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $300 |
Due: | Annually |
New York Electrical Contractor License
Not required
Electrical Contracting Company licensure is not required on the State level in New York.
Electrical contractors are licensed at the local level in New York.
New York General Contractor License
Not required
General Contractor Company licensure is not required on the State level in New York.
General Contractors are licensed at the county and city level.
New York Lead Abatement Company License
Not required
Lead Services Company licensure is not required on the State level in New York.
New York does not have a state-issued lead abatement license; instead, these licenses are administered federally by the EPA.
New York Mechanical Contractor License
Not required
Mechanical/HVAC Contractor Company licensure is not required on the State level in New York.
Mechanical contractors are licensed at the local level in New York.
New York Mold Assessment Contractor License
Initial Registration
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Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 application fee |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Mold Assessment Contractor License Registration Application (Renewal) |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 application fee |
Due: | Biennially by date of issuance. |
New York Plumbing Contractor License
Not required
Plumbing Contractor Company licensure is not required on the State level in New York.
Plumbing contractors are licensed at the local level in New York.
Local Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
Buffalo General Contractor License
Agency: | City of Buffalo Permit & Inspection Services (NY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | Variable, based on type of contractor. |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $750 |
Due: | Annually by September 30. |
City of Queensbury Contractor License
Registration Not Required
Not required
"Home Improvement" means repair, maintenance, replacement, remodeling, alteration, conversion, modernization, or addition to any land or building, or that portion thereof, which is used as a private residence or dwelling place for not more than three families, and other improvements to structures or upon land which is adjacent to a dwelling, and shall include, but not be limited to, the installation, construction, replacement, or improvement of driveways, swimming pools, porches, garages, sheds, central heating or air conditioning systems, vacuum cleaning systems, windows and awnings, sandblasting, power washing, waterproofing, floor refinishing, chimney cleaning, interior and/or exterior painting, carpet installation, and gardening/landscaping, when the gardener/landscaper uses his/her own equipment in the conduct of his/her business and uses his/her vehicle to transport such equipment.
Who Must Be Licensed?
OCA issues licenses to contractors conducting home improvement business in Nassau County. Home Improvement is a broad term that includes, but is not limited to the following areas of work:
- air conditioning & heating systems
- carpentry work
- ceramic tile & marble installers
- cesspool builders & cleaners
- chimney/fireplace builders, repairs, cleaners
- doors, windows, awnings
- dry wall contractors
- fences and railings
- fire escape stairs & ladders
- floor installation & refinishing (including sub-floors)
- garage builders
- general contractors
- insulation contractors
- lawn irrigation contractors
- masonry work
- painting contractors
- paving and driveway seal coating
- power washers & sandblasters
- re-glazing/porcelain refinishing
- retaining wall contractors
- roofing contractors
- sewer cleaners
- siding installation
- swimming pool (building, installing and maintenance)
- tree surgery
- vacuum cleaner central systems
- waterproofing
- well drilling
Nassau County Home Improvement Contractor License
Initial Registration
Agency Fee: | Nassau County Home Improvement License fees are as follows:
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. |
Turnaround: | TWO YEAR LICENSE WILL BE MAILED TO ALL APPLICANTS AFTER THE APPLICATION HAS BEEN APPROVED AND PROCESSED. |
Notarize: | Required |
Penalties: | 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. |
Notes: | 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:
Qualifying Individual Notes:
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Required Attachments: |
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Bond Amount: | Under certain circumstances, you MAY be required to provide a bond conditioned upon the assurance that you will comply with the law. |
Registration Renewal
New York City General Contractor Registration
Initial Registration
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Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $300 registration fee + $330 background investigation fee. |
Original Ink: | Required |
Notarize: | Required |
Notes: | All documentation must be original. |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $240 |
Due: | Triennially |
Original Ink: | Required |
Notarize: | Required |
Suffolk County Home Improvement Contractor License
Initial Registration
Form: | Email consumer.affairs@suffolkcountyny.gov to recieve application and exam study guide |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $200 application fee, plus $400 license fee, plus $100 restitution fund |
Notes: | Qualifier Details:
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Before you Apply: |
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Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | Email consumer.affairs@suffolkcountyny.gov to receive application |
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Agency Fee: | $400 renewal fee, $100 restitution fund |
Suffolk County Restricted Electric Contractor License
Agency: | Suffolk County Department of Labor, Licensing & Consumer Affairs (NY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $200 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Due: | Annually |
Suffolk County Restricted Plumbing Contractor License
Agency: | Suffolk County Department of Labor, Licensing & Consumer Affairs (NY) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $200 |
Registration Renewal
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Filing Method: | |
Due: | Annually |
Individual Licenses
New York Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses
New York Asbestos Air Sampling Technician Certificate
Agency: | New York Department of Safety and Health - Asbestos Control Bureau |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | Annually by the end of the birth month of the certificate holder. |
Notes: | Renewal applications will be sent approximately 2 months prior to expiration. |
New York Asbestos Handler Certificate
Agency: | New York Department of Safety and Health - Asbestos Control Bureau |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by the end of the birth month of the certificate holder. |
Notes: | Renewal applications will be sent approximately 2 months prior to expiration. |
New York Asbestos Inspector Certificate
Agency: | New York Department of Safety and Health - Asbestos Control Bureau |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by the end of the birth month of the certificate holder. |
Notes: | Renewal applications will be sent approximately 2 months prior to expiration. |
New York Asbestos Management Planner Certificate
Agency: | New York Department of Safety and Health - Asbestos Control Bureau |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Due: | Annually by the end of the birth month of the certificate holder. |
Notes: | Renewal applications will be sent approximately 2 months prior to expiration. |
New York Asbestos Operations & Maintenance Certificate
Agency: | New York Department of Safety and Health - Asbestos Control Bureau |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by the end of the birth month of the certificate holder. |
Notes: | Renewal applications will be sent approximately 2 months prior to expiration. |
New York Asbestos Project Designer Certificate
Agency: | New York Department of Safety and Health - Asbestos Control Bureau |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Due: | Annually by the end of the birth month of the certificate holder. |
Notes: | Renewal applications will be sent approximately 2 months prior to expiration. |
New York Asbestos Project Monitor Certificate
Agency: | New York Department of Safety and Health - Asbestos Control Bureau |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Due: | Annually by the end of the birth month of the certificate holder. |
Notes: | Renewal applications will be sent approximately 2 months prior to expiration. |
New York Asbestos Restricted Allied Trades Certificate
Agency: | New York Department of Safety and Health - Asbestos Control Bureau |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by the end of the birth month of the certificate holder. |
Notes: | Renewal applications will be sent approximately 2 months prior to expiration. |
New York Asbestos Supervisor Certificate
Agency: | New York Department of Safety and Health - Asbestos Control Bureau |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | Annually by the end of the birth month of the certificate holder. |
Notes: | Renewal applications will be sent approximately 2 months prior to expiration. |
New York Blaster's Certificate of Competence
Agency: | New York State Department of Labor - Division of Safety and Health |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Notes: | Fingerprinting is a requirement with this application and must be completed and paid for by an independent NY state location. |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Due: | Triennially by December 31. |
New York Crane Operator's Certificate of Competence
Agency: | New York State Department of Labor - Division of Safety and Health |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Application for Crane Operator's Certificate of Competence Renewal |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Due: | Triennially by December 31. |
New York Explosives Dealer/Manufacturer License
Agency: | New York State Department of Labor - Division of Safety and Health |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Notes: | Fingerprinting is a requirement with this application and must be completed and paid for by an independent NY state location. |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Application for Explosives Dealer/Manufacturer License Renewal |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
New York Explosives Purchase/Own/Possess/Transport License
Agency: | New York State Department of Labor - Division of Safety and Health |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | Application for Explosives Purchase/Own/Possess/Transport License |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Notes: | Fingerprinting is a requirement with this application and must be completed and paid for by an independent NY state location. |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Application for Explosives Purchase/Own/Possess/Transport License Renewal |
Agency Fee: | $50 plus a fingerprinting fee of $91.50 plus a vendor fee of approximately $11.00 to $12.00 (All prices are subject to change. Check with the vendor for the current charge.) |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
New York Lead Abatement Individual License
Not required
Lead Services Individual licensure is not required on the State level in New York.
New York does not have a state-issued lead abatement license; instead, these licenses are administered federally by the EPA.
New York Pyrotechnician Certificate of Competence
Agency: | New York State Department of Labor - Division of Safety and Health |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Notes: | Fingerprinting is a requirement with this application and must be completed and paid for by an independent NY state location. |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Application for Pyrotechnician Certificate of Competence Renewal |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Local Construction and Contracting Individual Licenses
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Associated General Contractors of America
Professional association providing advocacy and organization for construction firms and workers.
National Association of Home Builders
National association for the promotion of the housing industry.
National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies
National organization that represents and promotes the interests of state level contractor licensing agencies.
