New York renewal guide
NYC Hoisting Machine Operator Licenses (Class A/B/C)
If this license is up for renewal, this page gives you the fee, the timeline, and the items that usually hold the filing up.
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What matters before you file.
Check the fee, the renewal window, and the documents or insurance records that can slow approval down.
Issuing authority
Renewal period
Every 36 months
Late penalty
$50.00
Bond requirement
No
Insurance requirement
No
Continuing education
DOB ties refresher and endorsement training to the HMO class and equipment category, so operators should follow the class-specific renewal pages rather than one fixed-hour rule.
Before you renew
Get the filing straight.
- 1
Finish the CE first
Meet the current CE rule before you start the filing: DOB ties refresher and endorsement training to the HMO class and equipment category, so operators should follow the class-specific renewal pages rather than one fixed-hour rule.
- 2
File with the board
File through NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) once the supporting proof is ready.
Renew online
If you miss the deadline, the late penalty is $50.00.
Fees by entity type
| Entity type | Renewal fee | Late penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Class A | $150.00 | $50.00 |
| Class B | $150.00 | $50.00 |
| Class C | $75.00 | $50.00 |
Class A: Original license fee is $150 and the term is 3 years.
Class B: Original license fee is $200 and the term is 3 years.
Class C: Original license fee is $100 and the term is 3 years.
Detailed notes
The fine print is here.
NYC Hoisting Machine Operator Licenses
New York City does not treat every crane and hoisting credential the same. The Department of Buildings splits the license by machine class, and that is what trips people up when they are trying to line up an operator, an endorsement, and a DOB NOW renewal at the same time.
Which HMO class fits the work
- Class A covers cranes with booms under 200 feet
- Class B covers cranes regardless of boom length
- Class C covers Class C1, C2, and C3 hoisting machines
- DOB also now publishes separate limited HMO guidance for certain articulating boom cranes, mini cranes, and rotating telehandlers
Fee schedule published by DOB
- Class A: $150 original license fee, $150 renewal fee, $50 late fee
- Class B: $200 original license fee, $150 renewal fee, $50 late fee
- Class C: $100 original license fee, $75 renewal fee, $50 late fee
- Each class uses a 3-year license term
What the application path actually looks like
- New applications, renewals, card re-issuances, and changes now run through DOB NOW: Licensing
- DOB points applicants to the class-specific obtain pages for the detailed qualifications, which include experience verification, examinations, and class-specific supporting forms
- The public HMO page also points operators to the Experience Verification Form, DOB NOW service notice, and endorsement material tied to RCNY 104-09
Renewal planning
Treat this as a class-specific renewal, not one generic HMO renewal. DOB maintains separate renewal pages for Class A/B and Class C, and the city now layers endorsements and course requirements on top of the license class. If you are running crane work in the city, make sure the renewal file, refresher training, and endorsement set all line up with the machine in the field.
Why contractors care about this page
This route works best as a decision page before you start the DOB filing. If you already know the exact class, use the class-specific DOB page. If you do not, use this page to keep the machine type, fee schedule, and renewal path straight before an operator shows up on a job with the wrong city credential.
*Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Always verify the current license class, endorsement, and renewal requirements directly with the NYC Department of Buildings before filing or assigning an operator to work.*
Official links
Check the board or agency directly.
Required documents
- government_issued_id
- Experience Documentation
- Examination Results
- physical_examination_form
- training_certificate
Source notes
NYC Department of Buildings Hoisting Machine Operators page, LIC2 fee instructions, and current DOB NOW service notices for HMO applications and renewals . Verified April 2026.
Rules move. Check NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) again before you pay, renew, or schedule work around this requirement.
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