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New York general contractor license requirements
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| Item | Detail (with quote from the official source) |
|---|---|
| Fees | City-level rule (NYC) NYC Home Improvement Contractor: $200 Trust Fund enrollment fee. “$200: Trust Fund Enrollment fee” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · Home Improvement Contractor License |
| Renewal | City-level rule (NYC) NYC Home Improvement Contractor licenses last up to two years and expire on February 28 of odd-numbered years. “Licenses last for up to two years. They expire on February 28 of odd-numbered years.” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · Home Improvement Contractor License |
| Local (city/county) licensing | City-level rule (NYC) NYC Home Improvement Contractor license (DCWP): license application fee includes two Home Improvement Exam attempts; $50 per retake after that. “The license application fee includes two Home Improvement Exam attempts. If you fail the exam twice, you must pay $50 to retake the exam up to two times.” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · Home Improvement Contractor License |
Check a license in New York
Search New York license holders Data: New York DOL – Public Work Contractor Registry (data.ny.gov)
Questions to ask the board
- Which license level matches my experience, and do hours from another jurisdiction count?
- Is the exam open-book, and which code edition is used?
- Do I also need a city or county license where I will work?
- Is there a reciprocity or endorsement agreement with my current jurisdiction?
Sources checked: nyc-business.nyc.gov