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Home Improvement Contractor License

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Operating & Renewing

Operating Requirements

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    Licenses are valid for up to two years and expire on February 28 of years that end in an odd number.

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      If any of the information submitted in the approved application changes, the licensee must inform DCWP of those changes by calling 311 or by visiting the DCWP Licensing Center or NYC Small Business Support Center. DCWP recommends that licensees call 311 to confirm that they need to go to a Center for any specific change. You must schedule an appointment to visit in person. View flyer to learn how to schedule an appointment.

      DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND
      WORKER PROTECTION LICENSING CENTER
      42 Broadway, Lobby
      New York, NY 10004.      		 NYC SMALL BUSINESS
      SUPPORT CENTER
      90-27 Sutphin Blvd, 4th Floor
      Jamaica, NY 11435

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        All laws and rules of the City of New York, including the Consumer Protection Law and Rules, are available through the PUBLIC ACCESS PORTAL. 

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          Renew Online Renew by Mail Renew in Person

          Steps to renew online:

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          Before the license expires, DCWP will mail a license renewal application and instructions to the licensee. If the licensee plans to continue operating, the licensee must submit their renewal application at least 15 days before the license expires.

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            Steps to renew by mail:

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            Before the license expires, DCWP will mail a license renewal application and instructions to the licensee. If the licensee plans to continue operating, the licensee must submit their renewal application, required documents, and fees at least 15 days before the license expires. Licensee can mail materials using the orange return envelope to the DCWP Licensing Center.

              NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)

              Address
              Licensing Center


              42 Broadway, Lobby




              New York NY 10004

              • Steps to renew in person:

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              Before the license expires, DCWP will mail a license renewal application and instructions to the licensee. If the licensee plans to continue operating, the licensee must submit their renewal application, required documents, and fees at least 15 days before the license expires. Licensee must schedule an appointment to file in person at the DCWP Licensing Center or NYC Small Business Support Center. View flyer to learn how to schedule an appointment.

              DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND
              WORKER PROTECTION LICENSING CENTER
              42 Broadway, Lobby
              New York, NY 10004              		 NYC SMALL BUSINESS
              SUPPORT CENTER
              90-27 Sutphin Blvd, 4th Floor
              Jamaica, NY 11435