How do I get a home improvement contractor license in New York City? Complete your basic license application. Apply for your Certificate of Authority. Provide proof of your address. Submit proof of workers' compensation insurance. Provide proof of your EPA certification.
Home-improvement contractors must be licensed in New York City, Suffolk, Nassau, Westchester, Putnam, and Rockland counties, and the City of Buffalo. Before you hire a contractor, use these links to check whether the contractor is licensed or registered in your county: New York City.
New York. New York has no state licensing requirements for handymen or general contractors. However, there are laws and regulations at a local level. Check handyman license requirements with the local government before you do any work.
To obtain a Home Improvement Contractor License, please visit the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs or call (212) 487-4060. If you need to renew, change or update your license, call (212) 487-4104.