New York contractor license renewal checklist

HVAC contractor (outside NYC)

Local / county license · NYC Department of Buildings - Licensing & Exams Unit

Issued by your city or county: the deadline and fees depend on where you work.

Deadline

Not published, check with the board

Renewal cycle

Not published, check with the board

CE hours

Set by your city or county

Renewal fee

Check the official site for the fee.

Late fee

Not published, check with the board

Grace period

Not published, check with the board

Official link

https://www.nyc.gov/dobnow

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Oil Burner Equipment Installer (Class A all oil-burning equipment / Class B domestic fuel oils 1-4) (Class A / Class B)

Local / county license · NYC Department of Buildings - Licensing & Exams Unit

Issued by your city or county: the deadline and fees depend on where you work.

Deadline

3-year license. Renew online in DOB NOW 30 to 60 days before the expiration date on the license card to avoid the late fee.

Renewal cycle

Every 3 years

CE hours

Set by your city or county

Renewal fee

About $150. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Late fee

About $200 total (about $150 renewal plus about $50 late fee) when filed after the 30 day window.

Grace period

Not stated by DOB.

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).

Official link

https://www.nyc.gov/dobnow

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Electrical contractor (outside NYC)

Local / county license · NYC Department of Buildings - Licensing & Exams Unit

Issued by your city or county: the deadline and fees depend on where you work.

Deadline

Not published, check with the board

Renewal cycle

Not published, check with the board

CE hours

Set by your city or county

Renewal fee

Check the official site for the fee.

Late fee

Not published, check with the board

Grace period

Not published, check with the board

Official link

https://www.nyc.gov/dobnow

Last verified

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NYC Master Electrician (Special Electrician similar) (Master Electrician)

Local / county license · NYC Department of Buildings - Licensing & Exams Unit

Issued by your city or county: the deadline and fees depend on where you work.

Deadline

1-year license that expires on the licensee's birthday (1 RCNY 104-03(g); Admin Code 27-3015). Renew online in DOB NOW: Licensing before the license expires; late fee applies if filed after the expiration date.

Renewal cycle

Every year

CE hours

8 hours

Renewal fee

About $90. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Late fee

About $400 late renewal fee, plus a notarized affidavit on the DOB-issued seal explaining why the renewal is late (DOB renewal guide Rev 02/26). The older fee chart and license page still show about $310.

Grace period

None stated. Late renewal is accepted with the late fee and affidavit.

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).

Official link

https://www.nyc.gov/dobnow

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NYC Master Plumber / Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor (Master Plumber)

Local / county license · NYC Department of Buildings - Licensing & Exams Unit

Issued by your city or county: the deadline and fees depend on where you work.

Deadline

3-year license. Submit the renewal in DOB NOW 30 to 90 days before the expiration date on the license card to avoid a late fee.

Renewal cycle

Every 3 years

CE hours

7 hours

Renewal fee

About $225. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Late fee

About $275 total (1 to 30 days late, includes about $50 late fee); about $325 total (31 days to 1 year late, includes about $100 late fee).

Grace period

Late renewals are accepted with a late fee up to 1 year after expiration.

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).

Official link

https://www.nyc.gov/dobnow

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Plumbing contractor (outside NYC)

Local / county license · NYC Department of Buildings - Licensing & Exams Unit

Issued by your city or county: the deadline and fees depend on where you work.

Deadline

Not published, check with the board

Renewal cycle

Not published, check with the board

CE hours

Set by your city or county

Renewal fee

Check the official site for the fee.

Late fee

Not published, check with the board

Grace period

Not published, check with the board

Official link

https://www.nyc.gov/dobnow

Last verified

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Roofing contractor

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

Issued by your city or county: the deadline and fees depend on where you work.

Deadline

Not published, check with the board

Renewal cycle

Not published, check with the board

CE hours

Set by your city or county

Renewal fee

Check the official site for the fee.

Late fee

Not published, check with the board

Grace period

Not published, check with the board

Official link

https://www.nyc.gov/site/dca/businesses/license-checklist-home-improvement-contractor.page

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Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator - Structural & Rodent Control (7A) (7A)

State license · NYS Department of Environmental Conservation - Bureau of Pesticides Management

Deadline

Certification valid 3 years; recertification is due by the expiration date on the applicator ID card. Apply 4 to 6 weeks before that date.

Renewal cycle

Every 3 years

CE hours

12 hours

Renewal fee

About $450. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Late fee

No late fee is stated. If DEC does not receive the application, credits and fee within 90 days after the due date, 6 additional credits are required.

Grace period

90 days after the due date to submit the application, credits and fee without extra credits.

Official link

https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/pesticides/pesticide-applicator-technician-certification/certified-commercial-pesticide-applicator-recertification

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Certified Commercial Pesticide Technician (Technician)

State license · NYS Department of Environmental Conservation - Bureau of Pesticides Management

Deadline

3-year cycle; recertification is due by the expiration date on the ID card. Apply 4 to 6 weeks before that date.

Renewal cycle

Every 3 years

CE hours

Not required

Renewal fee

About $450. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Late fee

No late fee is stated.

Grace period

DEC's technician page does not state a grace period. The applicator recertification page allows 90 days after the due date (with 6 additional credits if missed).

Official link

https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/pesticides/pesticide-applicator-technician-certification/certified-commercial-pesticide-applicator-recertification

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Commercial Pesticide Business Registration (structural pest control categories 7A-7D, 7F, 7G) (Business)

State license · NYS Department of Environmental Conservation - Bureau of Pesticides Management

Deadline

Registration valid 3 years (actual term 2.5 to 3.5 years depending on DEC region). Submit the renewal application at least 45 days before the current registration expires.

Renewal cycle

Every 3 years

CE hours

Not required

Renewal fee

About $900. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Late fee

Fees are not prorated for late renewals. No separate penalty is listed.

Grace period

None stated. Renewal must be submitted at least 45 days before expiry.

Insurance

Commercial general liability at least $1,000,000 per occurrence; certificate names NYSDEC as holder, shows registered location; new certificate yearly at policy renewal.

Official link

https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/pesticides/business-agency-information

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NYC General Contractor Registration (DOB) (GC Registration)

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

Deadline

3-year registration. Renew online in DOB NOW 30 to 90 days before the expiration date on the registration card.

Renewal cycle

Every 3 years

CE hours

Not required

Renewal fee

About $240. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Late fee

About $50 late renewal fee (about $290 total including the about $240 renewal fee).

Grace period

Not stated by DOB.

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.

Official link

https://www.nyc.gov/dobnow

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NYC Home Improvement Contractor License (DCWP) (HIC)

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

Issued by your city or county: the deadline and fees depend on where you work.

Deadline

the last day of Feb of odd years

Renewal cycle

Every 2 years

CE hours

Set by your city or county

Renewal fee

About $250. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Late fee

No late fee is published by DCWP; the license must be renewed before it expires to continue operating and avoid fines.

Grace period

None stated. Renew before expiration to keep operating.

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.

Official link

https://www.nyc.gov/site/dca/businesses/licenses-renew.page

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Suffolk County Home Improvement Contractor License (HIC)

Local / county license

Issued by your city or county: the deadline and fees depend on where you work.

Deadline

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.

Renewal cycle

Every 2 years

CE hours

Set by your city or county

Renewal fee

About $400. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

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).

Grace period

None: the license is null and void on the expiration date.

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)).

Official link

https://suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Labor-Licensing-and-Consumer-Affairs

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Westchester County Home Improvement License (HIC)

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

Issued by your city or county: the deadline and fees depend on where you work.

Deadline

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.

Renewal cycle

Every 2 years

CE hours

Set by your city or county

Renewal fee

About $750. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Late fee

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.

Grace period

Renewal applications are not accepted more than 60 days after the expiration date; after that a new license application is 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.

Official link

https://consumer.westchestercountyny.gov/renew-a-license

Last verified

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