New York Construction Licensing

City of Buffalo Contractor Application

Variable, based on type of contractor.

Online

$750

Annually by September 30.

Obtain a Concrete Testing Laboratory License

Online

$100

Concrete Testing Laboratory License Renewal

Online

$75

Annually

Obtain a General Contractor Registration

Online

$300 registration fee + $330 background investigation fee.

All documentation must be original.

General Contractor Registration Renewal

Online

$240

Triennially

Home Improvement Contractor License Application Checklist

Online

Fee depends on when you apply for a license:

• $100 if applying from March 1 in an odd year to August 31 in an odd year
• $75 if applying from September 1 in an odd year to February 28 or 29 in an even year
• $50 if applying from March 1 in an even year to August 31 in an even year
• $25 if applying from September 1 in an even year to February 28 in an odd year

Online

$100

By February 28 of odd-numbered years.

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.

New Contractor Registration Packet

$300

• Business entity documents for:
  • Individuals (using assumed name or d/b/a) - A copy of a Certified Business Certificate
  • Partnerships - A copy of Certified Partnership Certificate
  • Corporations - A copy of a Certified Filing Receipt
• A certificate of liability insurance
  • Certificate Holder must be Putnam County Consumer Affairs, 110 Old Route 6, Bldg. 3, Carmel, NY 10512
  • Putnam County must be listed as the additionally insured
  •  Scope of work must be included in the description of operations or application will be returned
• Workers' Compensation Form C105.2 or U26.3 or Exemption Form CE-200
  • Certificate Holder must be Putnam County Consumer Affairs
  • If Workers Compensation is not required, you must fill out a Workers Compensation Waiver online (Form CE-200) at www.wcb.ny.gov
• License & permit bond or bond continuation certificate in the amount of $25,000
  • Bond must be for a 2 year period.
  • The obligee must be Putnam County Dept. of Consumer Affairs
  • Bond must be signed by the principal
• Child support form
  • Not required if your business is a corporation
  • Cannot accept Tax ID- OR -ITIN card in lieu of Social Security Number
• Current copies of vehicle registrations that are used in the performance of your occupation as a Home Improvement Contractor
• Copies of current Home Improvement Contractor licenses if held in other municipalities
• Copy of valid photo driver's license from the state in which you reside and proof of current home street address, if different than address listed on license
• A photo of the owner, partner or highest- ranking corporate officer
  • This photo must be submitted either by sending an e-mail to contractors@putnamcountyny.gov. or including passport type photo with application.
  • Cannot use photo from Driver’s License
  • If sending by e-mail must include company Name and contractor name in subject area of email and be submitted in jpg format
• A copy of the Certificate of Attendance that you have received from attending the Lawn Care Best Management Practices (applies to Landscaping and Lawn Care Contractors only)

Renewal/Change Registration Packet

$300

Biennially by the expiration date listed on the bond.

• A certificate of liability insurance
  • Certificate Holder must be Putnam County Consumer Affairs, 110 Old Route 6, Bldg. 3, Carmel, NY 10512
  • Putnam County must be listed as the additionally insured
  • Scope of work must be included in the description of operations or application will be returned
• Workers' Compensation Form C105.2 or U26.3 or Exemption Form CE-200
  • Certificate Holder must be Putnam County Consumer Affairs
  • If Workers Compensation is not required, you must fill out a Workers Compensation Waiver online (Form CE-200) at www.wcb.ny.gov
• License & permit bond or bond continuation certificate in the amount of $25,000
  • Bond must be for a 2 year period.
  • The obligee must be Putnam County Dept. of Consumer Affairs
  • Bond must be signed by the principal
• Child support form
  • Not required if your business is a corporation
  • Cannot accept Tax ID- OR -ITIN card in lieu of Social Security Number
• Current copies of vehicle registrations that are used in the performance of your occupation as a Home Improvement Contractor
• Copies of current Home Improvement Contractor licenses if held in other municipalities
• Copy of valid photo driver's license from the state in which you reside and proof of current home street address, if different than address listed on license

Home Improvement Contractor License Application

$325

• Experience Record – (original, no copies) must be signed in front of a notary public
• • Partnerships – Each partner must fill in an experience record
  • Corporations – Applicant of record and each additional corporate officer upon whom process may be served must fill out an experience record and attach photo ID
• Child Support Certification – (original, no copies) must be completed by applicant and signed in front of notary public
  • Partnerships - Both parties must fill out child support certification
• Copy of driver’s license with clear image of photograph
• One of the following documents:
  • Certified Copy of Rockland County Business Certificate
  • Copy of Corporate Filing Receipt (if NY State Corp.)
  • Copy of Filing Receipt for Authority to Do Business in NY (if outside NY State Corp.)
  • If lost filing receipt, request and submit a copy of certificate of good standing (518-473-2492)
• If you are a corporation that also does business under an assumed name:
  • Copy of Filing Receipt for Assumed Name Certificate. Assumed name must be registered with Rockland County
• Proof of insurance in Licensed Name exactly with a current issue date:
  • Liability – per classification (see back of law book Appendix A)
    • Send Certificate of Insurance (ACORD Form accepted). Must be an “occur” type policy
  • Workers Compensation
    • Send Certificate of Insurance (Form C105.2 or SI-12) or
    • Form U26.3 if through NYSIF or
    • Form CE-200 in license name - file electronically at http://www.wcb.ny.gov/ then print, sign and date
  • Disability
    • Send Certificate of Insurance (Form DB120.1) or (Form DB155)
    • Form CE-200 in license name – file electronically at http://www.wcb.ny.gov/ then print, sign and date
  • Certificate Holder on certificates of insurance must be written as follows:
  • Rockland County Consumer Protection
    50 Sanatorium Road, Building A, 8th Floor
    Pomona, NY 10970
  • Insurance papers may be faxed to (845) 364-3902 or emailed to: CPLCAL@CO.ROCKLAND.NY.US
• Proof of Completion of Approved Pool Course
  • Mandatory for Applicants of Classification 25, 26
  • Proof of Course Completion or Affirmation for Applicants of Classification A6, B6
• Proof of Completion of Approved Turf Management Course
  • Mandatory for Applicants of Classification 18
  • Proof of Course Completion or Affirmation for Applicants of Classification 15, A6 or B6
• Letters of Reference
  • Two (2) or more regarding applicant’s experience. Signed letters must be in applicant’s name, not company’s, showing type of work performed and time frame
• Copy of current DMV Registrations for each vehicle used in business. Signed authorization letter from vehicle owner if
  registration is not in your name or company’s name

$225

Annually by the end of the month prior to the registration anniversary month.

Renewal forms are sent to licensees.

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

Home Improvement Contractor License Application

$500

• Copy of your Business Certificate, Partnership Certificate, Articles of Organization (LLC, LLP, etc.) Filing Receipt, Certificate of Incorporation Filing Receipt and/or Certificate of Assumed Name Filing Receipt where applicable
• If your business is a Sole Proprietorship, the proprietor must submit a notarized child support certification form. If your business is a partnership, each partner must submit a notarized child support certification form.
• A liability insurance certificate naming the Westchester County Department of Consumer Protection, 148 Martine Avenue, Room 407, White Plains, NY 10601 as certificate holder
• Proof of workers' compensation insurance
• Clear copy of a valid photo driver's license and proof of Current Home Street Address, if different from the Driver’s License, for all individuals named in question numbers 5 and 6.
• Copies of current Vehicle Registrations for each decal requested. Minimum of one required. Must be in the name of the company, applicant, owner(s)/officer(s)
• Copies of both New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation Pesticide Business Registration Certificate and Pesticide Applicator/Technician Phot Identification Card, where applicable

$500

Biennially by the date of issuance.

Renewal forms are sent to each applicant electronically.