New York general contractor license & renewal
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Sources verifiedLast verified 2026-10-24
Before you begin
Agency guidance
Home improvement licensing is required locally in New York City, Buffalo, and Suffolk, Nassau, Westchester, Putnam and Rockland counties. Consult the applicable local licensing office.
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
Home-improvement contractors must be licensed in New York City, Suffolk, Nassau, Westchester, Putnam, and Rockland counties, and the City of Buffalo. Before you hire a contractor, use these links to check whether the contractor is licensed or registered in your county:Official source
How to get this license
Use the agency’s requirements below to plan your next steps. Missing details stay marked.
Start with the licensing authority
Licensing board
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Official agency page
Check the qualifications
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Review fees and apply
Application fee
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Exam fee
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License fee
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Apply with the agency
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Agency guidance
Home-improvement contractors must be licensed in New York City, Suffolk, Nassau, Westchester, Putnam, and Rockland counties, and the City of Buffalo. Before you hire a contractor, use these links to check whether the contractor is licensed or registered in your county:Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
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Last verified 2026-10-24.
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