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New York General Contractor License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

The NYC General Contractor Registration (DOB) (NYC Department of Buildings - Licensing & Exams Unit) renews every 3 years and has a renewal fee of about $240. Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount.

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NYC General Contractor Registration (DOB)

GC Registration · State registration · NYC Department of Buildings - Licensing & Exams Unit

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (212) 393-2259
Renewal cycle
Every 3 years
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
3-year registration. Renew online in DOB NOW 30 to 90 days before the expiration date on the registration card.
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Grace period
Not stated by DOB.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $240
Late fee
About $50 late renewal fee (about $290 total including the about $240 renewal fee).
Reinstatement
A registration not renewed within one year after expiration cannot be renewed; the contractor must apply for a new registration.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond
Not required
Insurance
Per DOB licensing insurance guidelines: commercial general liability minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence (original notarized broker certification), workers' compensation (forms C105.2, U26.3 or GSI 105.2) and disability (forms DB-120.1 or DB-120.2). A CE-200 exemption affidavit is accepted only if the company has no employees (not allowed for General Contractor or Safety Registration applicants). General Contractor registration cannot use the CE-200 no-employee exemption.
Reciprocity
None.
Notes

Required for contractors who build 1-, 2- or 3-family homes to obtain New Building permits. Renewal fee $240, late fee $50. Renewal requires the notarized LIC6 application and the Child Support Form, uploaded through DOB NOW.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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NYC Home Improvement Contractor License (DCWP)

HIC · Local / county license · NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (212) 487-4060
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
Set by your city or county
Deadline rule
Licenses expire February 28 of odd-numbered years (next: February 28, 2027). DCWP mails a renewal package about 3 months before expiration; send the renewal application, documents and fees at least 15 days before the license expires.
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Grace period
None stated. Renew before expiration to keep operating.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $250
Late fee
No late fee is published by DCWP; the license must be renewed before it expires to continue operating and avoid fines.
Reinstatement
Not stated by DCWP; contact DCWP at (212) 487-4060.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond
Required: $20,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Insurance
Workers' compensation certificate naming DCWP as holder or a NYS Workers' Compensation Board exemption attestation. The business either enrolls in the DCWP Trust Fund ($200) or submits a $20,000 surety bond.
Reciprocity
None.
Notes

Renewal fee is $250 every two years. New license fee depends on filing date: March 1 to August 31 of an odd year $200; September 1 of an odd year to February 28/29 of an even year $150; March 1 to August 31 of an even year $100; September 1 of an even year to February 28 of an odd year $50. Trust Fund enrollment is $200 (participants do not pay again at renewal if the Fund held more than $2 million the prior July); otherwise a $20,000 surety bond naming DCWP is required. Exam retake fee $50 after two attempts.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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Suffolk County Home Improvement Contractor License

HIC · Local / county license

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official site

We did not find online renewal for this license, so the link may open the board site.

Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
Set by your city or county
Deadline rule
Licenses run two years from issuance and expire on the last day of the 24th month; renewals are for two years (Suffolk County Code 563-6A). A renewal application and fee must be filed before the expiration date.
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Grace period
None: the license is null and void on the expiration date.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $400
Late fee
No late fee in the county code. Failing to apply and pay before the expiration date makes the license null and void on that date (563-6C).
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)The code does not provide for reinstatement; a lapsed license requires a new application (about $200 application fee, 563-19A). Contact the Department of Labor, Licensing and Consumer Affairs.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond
Not required
Insurance
Certificates of public liability and property damage insurance and workers' compensation proof must be filed before initial issuance and on any carrier change; a sworn affidavit that all insurance is in effect (or a filed certificate) is required at renewal (563-17C). The Director may require a surety bond up to $100,000 and/or $500,000 per occurrence combined single limit liability coverage (563-11A(4)); home raising or elevating work requires additional coverage including a riggers liability extension (563-11A(5)).
Reciprocity
None.
Notes

The code sets the license and renewal fee at $200 per annum (563-19B) and licenses run two years, so the 2-year fee is $400; confirm the amount due with the county. Salesman identification card is $50 per year. A Home Improvement Restitution Fund charge may also apply. Town-level licenses (for example East Hampton) are separate.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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Westchester County Home Improvement License

HIC · Local / county license · NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (212) 487-4060

We did not find online renewal for this license, so the link may open the board site.

Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
Set by your city or county
Deadline rule
Licenses run for two years and each renewal is for two years (Westchester County Code 863.315). Submit the renewal application before the license expires; renewal forms are emailed to licensees.
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Grace period
Renewal applications are not accepted more than 60 days after the expiration date; after that a new license application is required.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $750
Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)About $50 non-refundable late fee if the renewal is accepted after the expiration date (county fee page and application form, effective Jan 1, 2026). The county code also allows a penalty for renewal applications received later than 15 days before expiration.
Reinstatement
After 60 days past expiration a new license application is required (about $750 for a 2-year license).

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond
Not required
Insurance
Proof of liability and property damage insurance in an amount set by the Director or Sealer (863.314). The Director may also require a bond or cash security up to $50,000.
Reciprocity
None.
Notes

The county application form states the Home Improvement License fee is $750 for a 2-year license effective Jan 1, 2026 (up from $500). County code 863.315 sets the renewal fee equal to the license fee, but the amount is blank in the posted code text, so confirm the renewal amount with the county. Other fees: expedited processing $100, vehicle decal $10 each, duplicate certificate $50. Westchester also issues separate trade licenses for plumbing and electrical work. Phone (914) 995-2155; the application form lists (914) 995-2211.

Confidence: MediumMostly confirmed from official pages, some details are older or partly confirmedLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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How to renew

  1. 1Check your NYC General Contractor Registration (DOB) deadline: 3-year registration. Renew online in DOB NOW 30 to 90 days before the expiration date on the registration card.
  2. 2Confirm your insurance meet the board requirements and are not expiring.
  3. 3Renew online at https://www.nyc.gov/dobnow
  4. 4Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $240, but fees change.
  5. 5If you miss the deadline: About $50 late renewal fee (about $290 total including the about $240 renewal fee).

New York General contractor renewal questions

Answers come from the records above. Informational: verify with the issuing board.

When does a New York general contractor license expire?

NYC General Contractor Registration (DOB): renews every 3 years. 3-year registration. Renew online in DOB NOW 30 to 90 days before the expiration date on the registration card. NYC Home Improvement Contractor License (DCWP): renews every 2 years. Licenses expire February 28 of odd-numbered years (next: February 28, 2027). DCWP mails a renewal package about 3 months before expiration; send the renewal application, documents and fees at least 15 days before the license expires. Suffolk County Home Improvement Contractor License: renews every 2 years. Licenses run two years from issuance and expire on the last day of the 24th month; renewals are for two years (Suffolk County Code 563-6A). A renewal application and fee must be filed before the expiration date. Check with NYC Department of Buildings - Licensing & Exams Unit before you rely on it.

How many CE hours does a New York general contractor license need?

NYC General Contractor Registration (DOB): no CE required. NYC Home Improvement Contractor License (DCWP): no CE required. Suffolk County Home Improvement Contractor License: no CE required. Check with NYC Department of Buildings - Licensing & Exams Unit before you rely on it.

Is there a grace period for a New York general contractor license?

Not stated by DOB. Check with NYC Department of Buildings - Licensing & Exams Unit before you rely on it.

How much does it cost to renew a New York general contractor license?

NYC General Contractor Registration (DOB): About $240. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if a New York general contractor license expires?

About $50 late renewal fee (about $290 total including the about $240 renewal fee). Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Does New York accept general contractor licenses from other states?

None. Check with NYC Department of Buildings - Licensing & Exams Unit before you rely on it.

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Spot something out of date?

Informational only. Check it with the issuing board. Licensing rules, deadlines and CE requirements change, fee amounts are approximate, and this page can be out of date. It is not legal advice, and we are not affiliated with any state board. Read the disclaimer.

This information is here to help you plan, not to replace the board. Fee amounts are approximate and may be out of date. Deadlines and continuing education rules change too, sometimes without much notice. Always confirm with your licensing board and its official site before you rely on a date or an amount. This is not legal advice.

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