Contractor licenses in
New York
New York has no statewide license for general contractors. Cities and counties handle licensing.
Official search run by NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) at nyc.gov
Which work needs a license
New York doesn't license this work statewide. Your city or county decides who needs a license.
Small jobs
Set by each city or county.
What a licensed contractor had to show
There's no state license, so exams, bonds and insurance rules come from your city or county.
City and county licenses
Much of the licensing happens here. These are the largest local programs with an online search.
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New York City
NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP). Home improvement contractor licenses for residential work
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New York City
NYC Department of Buildings. Licensed skilled trades (such as plumbers and electricians), general contractors and other registrants
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Suffolk County
Suffolk County Department of Consumer Affairs. Home improvement and other contractor licenses, plus complaint and violation history
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Nassau County
Nassau County Office of Consumer Affairs. Residential home improvement contractor licenses
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Westchester County
Westchester County Department of Consumer Protection. Home improvement contractor and landscaper licenses
Not listed? Call the building department for the city or county where the work is.