The Licensing Unit is responsible for issuing 25 different types of tradesperson's licenses and registrations. The candidate may then apply for a license in person or by mail. There are more than 27,000 license holders in the unit's database of approved licenses. The Licensing Unit is located at 280 Broadway, 6th floor in New York, New York and is open between 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM.

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License Information and Updates .......

• Artisan Insurance No Longer Accepted
  The Licensing Unit no longer accepts Artisan policies for registered General Contractors. Contractors with Artisan policies must update their insurance by February 14, 2010 or they will be unable to obtain permits.
   Learn more.

• NYC Welder Licenses
  Beginning November 1, applicants seeking a NYC welder license must provide proof of welder certification from either the New York State Department of Transportation or the American Welding Society. The city Welder Exam, administered by the Department of Citywide Administrative Services, will no longer be offered.
   Learn How to Become a NYC Licensed Welder
    View FAQs

• Concrete Manager Registration Extended
  The Department has postponed the requirement for Concrete Safety Manager registration.
   New Requirements
   Executive Order.

• New HMO Class C License Cards
  There is a new card for HMO Class C licenses.
   Learn more about the new licenses.

• Safety Registration Numbers
  Individuals and organizations performing or supervising construction projects (some exceptions apply) must obtain a Safety Registration number. Note: The requirement applies even if the individual or organization already has a tracking number.
    Safety Registration Notice
    FAQs
    How to Obtain a Safety Registration Number
     Registration Comparison Chart
   LIC7 Form

• HMO Class C Licensing Procedures
  The Department has introduced new criteria for individuals seeking Hoisting Machine Operator (HMO) Class C/Cherrypicker licenses.
   Required Documentation
   How to Obtain a Class C license
   FAQs
    HMO Class C Licensing Procedures Fact Sheet.

• New License Renewal Procedures
  All licensed Hoist Machine Operators, Master Riggers and Tower Crane Riggers seeking to renew their licenses must follow a two-step license renewal process and schedule an appointment in person to obtain the renewed license.
   Fact Sheet
   Hoist Machine Operators Guide
   Master Riggers Guide
   Tower Crane Riggers Guide.

• New Filing Representative ID Card
  The Department registers filing representatives for, among other things, identification, submission of applications on behalf of owners and record retention. Registration does not establish any special privileges or employment relationships with the Department.
   service announcement
   How To Obtain a Department Issued ID Card

• Site Safety Coordinator Certification A certified Safety Coordinator is required to supervise construction or demolition of buildings 10 to 14 stories.
   fact sheet
   How to Become a Site Safety Coordinator
   Chapter 33 of the New NYC Construction Codes

• How to:
   Reinstate Expired Licenses
  Make an Information Change on an Electrical License
   Keep Insurance Current
  Verify a Business Address
  Surrender (Shelve, Retire, etc.) a Master Plumber or Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor License

•  Fee Schedule - Information on the term of our licenses and all of the fees (original, renewals, late and re-issuance) associated with each.