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Contractor licenses in New York

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11

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9 agencies

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$90-$240

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General Contractor Registration (NYC)

New York City Department of Buildings (DOB)

Every 36 months ·$240.00 ·Insurance required

Roofing Contractor (NYC)

New York City Department of Buildings (DOB)

Every 36 months ·$240.00 ·Insurance required

Home Improvement Contractor License (NYC)

New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)

Every 24 months ·$100.00 ·Bond required

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Asbestos Handler / Supervisor Certificate (NYS)

New York State Department of Labor Asbestos Control Bureau

Every 12 months ·Continuing education

General Contractor Registration (NYC)

New York City Department of Buildings (DOB)

Every 36 months ·$240.00 ·Insurance required

Home Improvement Contractor License (NYC)

New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)

Every 24 months ·$100.00 ·Bond required ·Insurance required

Master Electrician License (NYC)

New York City Department of Buildings (DOB)

Every 12 months ·$90.00 ·8 CE hours ·Insurance required

Master Plumber License (NYC)

New York City Department of Buildings (DOB)

Every 36 months ·$225.00 ·7 CE hours ·Insurance required

NYC Hoisting Machine Operator Licenses (Class A/B/C)

NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)

Every 36 months ·Continuing education

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