License Types

The Department issues licenses and registrations to individuals working with our Department and/or within the construction trades in New York City. Learn the standing of Design Professionals, Skilled Trades, or Registrants by using our online search tool

License or Registration

• Concrete Safety Manager

• Concrete Testing Laboratory

• Construction Superintendent

• Contractor

• Electrician

• Elevator Agency Directors & Inspectors

• Filing Representative

• General Contractor Registration

• High Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer

• Hoisting Machine Operator

• Oil Burner Equipment Installer

• Plumbing and Fire Suppression

• Professional/Inter-Agency Identification Card

• Rigger

• Safety Registration

• Sign Hanger

• Site Safety Professional

• Special Inspection Agency
  

• Welder

Contact

Licensing & Exams Unit
280 Broadway, 1st Floor
New York, NY 10007
(212) 393-2259
licensingdob@buildings.nyc.gov

Window Hours
General Contractor*	1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Filing Representative	9:00 am to 3:30 pm
All other Licensing Transactions	9:00 am to 12:45 pm

* Includes General Contractor Registration, Tracking Number, and Safety Registration transactions

Helpful Links

• Check Your License Status

• Exams & Qualifications