NYC Home Improvement Contractor (DCWP) NYC HIC✓ Verified
Issuing authority: NYC Department of Consumer & Worker Protection (DCWP)
Renewal cycleEvery 2 years
CE requiredBoard-pending
Bond / suretyEnroll in the DCWP Home Improvement Trust Fund (enrollment fee historically $200) OR post a surety bond (historically $20,000) every 2-year term — confirm current figures with DCWP.
InsuranceNo statewide GL minimum; workers' comp/disability certificate required at licensing for employers.
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Renewal details, what you'll need & where to file
About the CE rule: No statewide CE. A DCWP consumer-protection CE course may apply as of 2025 — confirm current requirement with DCWP.
If you miss the deadline
Working on an expired NYC HIC license is unlicensed work — NYC penalties are severe (vehicle/equipment seizure) and an unlicensed contractor cannot enforce its contract or a mechanic's lien in NYC. Renew before expiry; county grace terms vary — verify per jurisdiction.
What you'll typically need
- Your NYC HIC license / registration number
- Current general-liability insurance certificate
- Bond / surety on file
- The renewal fee (confirm the current amount with the authority)
General guidance — always confirm the exact requirements with the issuing authority before paying or submitting.
NYC Home Improvement Salesperson (DCWP) NYC HISBoard-pending
Issuing authority: NYC Department of Consumer & Worker Protection (DCWP)
Renewal cycleBoard-pending
CE requiredBoard-pending
Bond / suretyPer DCWP salesperson schedule — verify with DCWP.
InsuranceVerify with DCWP.
Renewal details, what you'll need & where to file
About the CE rule: DCWP restructured its salesperson licensing — confirm current status, term, and any CE with DCWP.
If you miss the deadline
Working on an expired NYC HIC license is unlicensed work — NYC penalties are severe (vehicle/equipment seizure) and an unlicensed contractor cannot enforce its contract or a mechanic's lien in NYC. Renew before expiry; county grace terms vary — verify per jurisdiction.
What you'll typically need
- Your NYC HIS license / registration number
- Current general-liability insurance certificate
- Bond / surety on file
- The renewal fee (confirm the current amount with the authority)
General guidance — always confirm the exact requirements with the issuing authority before paying or submitting.
Nassau County Home Improvement Contractor Nassau HICBoard-pending
Issuing authority: Nassau County Office of Consumer Affairs
Renewal cycleBoard-pending
CE requiredBoard-pending
Bond / suretyCounty bond/insurance requirements — verify with Nassau County.
InsuranceVerify with Nassau County.
Renewal details, what you'll need & where to file
About the CE rule: County jurisdiction — verify cycle, fees, exam, and any CE with Nassau County Consumer Affairs.
If you miss the deadline
Working on an expired NYC HIC license is unlicensed work — NYC penalties are severe (vehicle/equipment seizure) and an unlicensed contractor cannot enforce its contract or a mechanic's lien in NYC. Renew before expiry; county grace terms vary — verify per jurisdiction.
What you'll typically need
- Your Nassau HIC license / registration number
- Current general-liability insurance certificate
- Bond / surety on file
- The renewal fee (confirm the current amount with the authority)
General guidance — always confirm the exact requirements with the issuing authority before paying or submitting.
Suffolk County Home Improvement Contractor Suffolk HICBoard-pending
Issuing authority: Suffolk County Dept. of Labor, Licensing & Consumer Affairs
Renewal cycleBoard-pending
CE requiredBoard-pending
Bond / suretyCounty bond/insurance requirements — verify with Suffolk County.
InsuranceVerify with Suffolk County.
Renewal details, what you'll need & where to file
About the CE rule: County jurisdiction — verify cycle, fees, exam, and any CE with Suffolk County.
If you miss the deadline
Working on an expired NYC HIC license is unlicensed work — NYC penalties are severe (vehicle/equipment seizure) and an unlicensed contractor cannot enforce its contract or a mechanic's lien in NYC. Renew before expiry; county grace terms vary — verify per jurisdiction.
What you'll typically need
- Your Suffolk HIC license / registration number
- Current general-liability insurance certificate
- Bond / surety on file
- The renewal fee (confirm the current amount with the authority)
General guidance — always confirm the exact requirements with the issuing authority before paying or submitting.
Westchester County Home Improvement Contractor Westchester HICBoard-pending
Issuing authority: Westchester County Department of Consumer Protection
Renewal cycleBoard-pending
CE requiredBoard-pending
Bond / suretyCounty bond/insurance requirements — verify with Westchester County.
InsuranceVerify with Westchester County.
Renewal details, what you'll need & where to file
About the CE rule: County jurisdiction — verify cycle, fees, exam, and any CE with Westchester County.
If you miss the deadline
Working on an expired NYC HIC license is unlicensed work — NYC penalties are severe (vehicle/equipment seizure) and an unlicensed contractor cannot enforce its contract or a mechanic's lien in NYC. Renew before expiry; county grace terms vary — verify per jurisdiction.
What you'll typically need
- Your Westchester HIC license / registration number
- Current general-liability insurance certificate
- Bond / surety on file
- The renewal fee (confirm the current amount with the authority)
General guidance — always confirm the exact requirements with the issuing authority before paying or submitting.
NYC Site Safety Training (SST) card — Local Law 196 SST✓ Verified
Issuing authority: NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) — issued via DOB-approved course providers
Renewal cycleEvery 5 years
CE requiredNone
Bond / suretyNot applicable — a training credential, not a contractor license.
InsuranceNot applicable.
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Renewal details, what you'll need & where to file
About the CE rule: Not a CE license — renewal IS refresher training: SST cards are valid 5 years and renew by completing DOB-approved refresher training before expiry (8 hours for the 40-hour Worker card; 16 for Supervisor cards). OSHA 10/30 completions feed into SST hour totals but the SST card is the credential NYC checks. Verified against NYC DOB's Site Safety Training page 2026-08-13; confirm current refresher rules with DOB.
If you miss the deadline
Working on an expired NYC HIC license is unlicensed work — NYC penalties are severe (vehicle/equipment seizure) and an unlicensed contractor cannot enforce its contract or a mechanic's lien in NYC. Renew before expiry; county grace terms vary — verify per jurisdiction.
What you'll typically need
- Your SST license / registration number
- Current general-liability insurance certificate
- Bond / surety on file
- The renewal fee (confirm the current amount with the authority)
Where to file
General guidance — always confirm the exact requirements with the issuing authority before paying or submitting.
Backflow Prevention Device Tester certificate NYS BFP Tester✓ Verified
Issuing authority: NYS Department of Health (10 NYCRR 5-1.31); certificates issued by Department-approved training providers
Renewal cycleEvery 3 years
CE requiredNone
Bond / suretyNot applicable — a credential/certification, not a contractor license.
InsuranceNot applicable.
Renewal details, what you'll need & where to file
About the CE rule: Valid three years (10 NYCRR 5-1.31). Renewal is a Department-approved renewal course, not CE. Lapsed less than a year: it can be reinstated; more than a year: repeat the initial certification.
If you miss the deadline
Working on an expired NYC HIC license is unlicensed work — NYC penalties are severe (vehicle/equipment seizure) and an unlicensed contractor cannot enforce its contract or a mechanic's lien in NYC. Renew before expiry; county grace terms vary — verify per jurisdiction.
What you'll typically need
- Your NYS BFP Tester license / registration number
- Current general-liability insurance certificate
- Bond / surety on file
- The renewal fee (confirm the current amount with the authority)
Where to file
General guidance — always confirm the exact requirements with the issuing authority before paying or submitting.
NYC DOB Welder License NYC Welder✓ Verified
Issuing authority: NYC Department of Buildings (1 RCNY §104-11)
Renewal cycleEvery 3 years
CE requiredNone
Bond / suretyNot applicable — a credential/certification, not a contractor license.
InsuranceNot applicable.
Renewal details, what you'll need & where to file
About the CE rule: A three-year license. The AWS or New York State welder certification behind it must be maintained continuously for the whole license term (1 RCNY §104-11) — track that certification too. New York City only; NYSDOT runs a separate field-welder certification for state DOT work.
If you miss the deadline
Working on an expired NYC HIC license is unlicensed work — NYC penalties are severe (vehicle/equipment seizure) and an unlicensed contractor cannot enforce its contract or a mechanic's lien in NYC. Renew before expiry; county grace terms vary — verify per jurisdiction.
What you'll typically need
- Your NYC Welder license / registration number
- Current general-liability insurance certificate
- Bond / surety on file
- The renewal fee (confirm the current amount with the authority)
Where to file
General guidance — always confirm the exact requirements with the issuing authority before paying or submitting.
New York State MWBE certification (Empire State Development) NYS MWBEBoard-pending
Issuing authority: Empire State Development, Division of Minority and Women's Business Development
Renewal cycleEvery 3 years
CE requiredNone
Bond / suretyNot applicable — a business certification or registration, not a contractor license.
InsuranceNot applicable.
Renewal details, what you'll need & where to file
About the CE rule: Not CE. Recertification opens 90 days before the current certification expires and is filed in the Empire State MWBE Hub; a firm stays listed while its recertification is under review. The three-year term comes from a 2019 ESD presentation; ESD's current pages name the 90-day window but not the term, so read the expiration on your certificate and confirm it with ESD. Source: esd.ny.gov MWBE certification pages and 'Certification Made Easy' (2019), 2026-10-15. Research: docs/research/renew-business-certs-2026-10-15/ny.md
If you miss the deadline
Working on an expired NYC HIC license is unlicensed work — NYC penalties are severe (vehicle/equipment seizure) and an unlicensed contractor cannot enforce its contract or a mechanic's lien in NYC. Renew before expiry; county grace terms vary — verify per jurisdiction.
What you'll typically need
- Your NYS MWBE license / registration number
- Current general-liability insurance certificate
- Bond / surety on file
- The renewal fee (confirm the current amount with the authority)
Where to file
General guidance — always confirm the exact requirements with the issuing authority before paying or submitting.
New York State Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) certification NYS SDVOBBoard-pending
Issuing authority: NYS Office of General Services, Division of Service-Disabled Veterans' Business Development
Renewal cycleEvery 5 years
CE requiredNone
Bond / suretyNot applicable — a business certification or registration, not a contractor license.
InsuranceNot applicable.
Renewal details, what you'll need & where to file
About the CE rule: Not CE. SDVOB certifications are valid for five years; recertify in the Service-Disabled Veterans' Enterprise System ('Certify or Manage my Business'). Recertification is not automatic: OGS's 2025 annual report counts about one in five certifications lapsed for failure to recertify. Eligibility (at least 51% owned by service-disabled veterans with a VA rating of 10% or more) applies again at recertification. Source: ogs.ny.gov/veterans, ogs.ny.gov/recertification and the 2025 SDVOB annual report, 2026-10-15. Research: docs/research/renew-business-certs-2026-10-15/ny.md
If you miss the deadline
Working on an expired NYC HIC license is unlicensed work — NYC penalties are severe (vehicle/equipment seizure) and an unlicensed contractor cannot enforce its contract or a mechanic's lien in NYC. Renew before expiry; county grace terms vary — verify per jurisdiction.
What you'll typically need
- Your NYS SDVOB license / registration number
- Current general-liability insurance certificate
- Bond / surety on file
- The renewal fee (confirm the current amount with the authority)
Where to file
General guidance — always confirm the exact requirements with the issuing authority before paying or submitting.
NYC Licensed Master Plumber LMPBoard-pending
Issuing authority: NYC Department of Buildings
Renewal cycleEvery 3 years
CE requiredYes — 7 hrs/cycle
Renewal details, what you'll need & where to file
About the CE rule: Expires 3 years from issuance; renew in DOB NOW: Licensing 30 to 90 days before expiry with a 7-hour CE certificate.
If you miss the deadline
Working on an expired NYC HIC license is unlicensed work — NYC penalties are severe (vehicle/equipment seizure) and an unlicensed contractor cannot enforce its contract or a mechanic's lien in NYC. Renew before expiry; county grace terms vary — verify per jurisdiction.
What you'll typically need
- Your LMP license / registration number
- Proof of completed continuing-education hours
- The renewal fee (confirm the current amount with the authority)
Where to file
General guidance — always confirm the exact requirements with the issuing authority before paying or submitting.
NYC Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor (Class A/B/C) MFSPCBoard-pending
Issuing authority: NYC Department of Buildings
Renewal cycleEvery 3 years
CE requiredYes — 7 hrs/cycle
Renewal details, what you'll need & where to file
About the CE rule: Same as LMP: 3 years from issuance, renew 30 to 90 days before expiry with 7-hour CE.
If you miss the deadline
Working on an expired NYC HIC license is unlicensed work — NYC penalties are severe (vehicle/equipment seizure) and an unlicensed contractor cannot enforce its contract or a mechanic's lien in NYC. Renew before expiry; county grace terms vary — verify per jurisdiction.
What you'll typically need
- Your MFSPC license / registration number
- Proof of completed continuing-education hours
- The renewal fee (confirm the current amount with the authority)
Where to file
General guidance — always confirm the exact requirements with the issuing authority before paying or submitting.
NYC Oil-Burning Equipment Installer (Class A/B) OBEIBoard-pending
Issuing authority: NYC Department of Buildings
Renewal cycleEvery 3 years
CE requiredNone
Renewal details, what you'll need & where to file
About the CE rule: Expires 3 years from issuance (AC 28-401.11). Renewal $75 license + $75 seal.
If you miss the deadline
Working on an expired NYC HIC license is unlicensed work — NYC penalties are severe (vehicle/equipment seizure) and an unlicensed contractor cannot enforce its contract or a mechanic's lien in NYC. Renew before expiry; county grace terms vary — verify per jurisdiction.
What you'll typically need
- Your OBEI license / registration number
- The renewal fee (confirm the current amount with the authority)
Where to file
General guidance — always confirm the exact requirements with the issuing authority before paying or submitting.
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✔Renewal-deadline reminders if you track a license here (by email 6 months, 90, 30, 7 and 2 days out, and in the app as the date nears).
○Auto-import of your CE — partial. New York (NYC + county HIC) doesn't expose a public per-contractor CE feed. Pro can read your uploaded certificates and pull from select providers; coverage rolls out provider-by-provider.
○Bond / insurance carrier sync — not in v1. Pro will read an uploaded COI or bond PDF and watch its expiry.
○Filing on your behalf — not in v1. We pre-fill what the renewal needs; you submit it.