About New York Licenses

New York professional and occupational licenses are issued by the Office of the Professions within the State Education Department (medical, nursing, accounting) and the Department of State (real estate, security, cosmetology). License-verification lookups are at op.nysed.gov and licensecenter.ny.gov.

New York Licenses

County Records

Apartment Agents
Official Free
Apartment Sharing Agent and Apartment Information Vendor individual and businesses license verification from the Department of State licensing.
🌐 appext20.dos.ny.gov
Appraisers
Official Free
Federal Financial Institutions Examinations Council certified New York appraisers.
🌐 asc.gov
Banks & Trust Companies
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Browse alphabetically by name for Department of Financial Services (DFS) supervised banks and trust companies. Provides institution name and address.
🌐 myportal.dfs.ny.gov
Barbers & Shops
Official Free
New York Department of State License Center lookup for barbers, apprentices, barber area renters, barber operators, barber shops, and barber.
🌐 businessexpress.ny.gov
Check Cashers
Official Free
Browse alphabetically by name for Check Casher Companies supervised by the State of New York Department of Financial Services.
🌐 myportal.dfs.ny.gov
Dentists / Dental
Official Free
New York Office of the Professions license lookup for dentists, dental assistants, dental hygienists, dental anesthesia, dental faculty, and.
🌐 eservices.nysed.gov
Disciplinary Actions
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Browse by name for New York State licensees who have been subject to disciplinary action by the Board of Regents.
🌐 op.nysed.gov
Guards & Agencies
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New York Department of State lookup for licensed security guards, armored car guards, watch guard and patrol agencies, security guard employers, and.
🌐 appext20.dos.ny.gov
Home Inspection
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New York Department of State Division of Licensing Services lookup for home inspectors and home inspection companies.
🌐 appext20.dos.ny.gov
Insurance - Disciplinary Actions
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Search for Disciplinary Actions taken by the New York State Department of Insurance against Insurance Companies, brokers, and individual licensees.
🌐 dfs.ny.gov
Liquor
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Search liqour licenses in New York by premises or trade name, license number, premises location, or name of principal.
🌐 sla.ny.gov
Massage Therapy Firms
Official Free
Search by name for licensed Massage Therapy Firms in New York. Provides name, address, business type, PSC #, filing date, expiration date, and.
🌐 eservices.nysed.gov
Medical Firms
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Search by name for licensed Medical Firms in New York. Provides name, address, business type, PSC #, filing date, expiration date, and.
🌐 eservices.nysed.gov
Medical Physicists
Official Free
New York Office of the Professions license lookup for diagnostic radiology, medical health, medical nuclear, and therapeutic radiology Medical.
🌐 eservices.nysed.gov
Midwifery Firms
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Search by name for licensed Midwifery Firms in New York. Provides name, address, business type, PSC #, filing date, expiration date, and.
🌐 eservices.nysed.gov
Money Transmitters
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Browse alphabetically by name for Money Transmitters (businesses that transfer money and sell traveler checks and money orders) supervised by the.
🌐 myportal.dfs.ny.gov
Nurses
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Lookup the license status of a New York nurse with this Office of the Professions service.
🌐 eservices.nysed.gov
Optometry Firms
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Search by name for licensed Optometry Firms in New York. Provides name, address, business type, PSC #, filing date, expiration date, and.
🌐 eservices.nysed.gov
Physical Therapy
Official Free
Physical Therapist and Physical Therapy Assistant license verification service from the New York Office of the Professions.
🌐 eservices.nysed.gov
Physical Therapy Firms
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Search by name for licensed Physical Therapy Firms in New York. Provides name, address, business type, PSC #, filing date, expiration date, and.
🌐 eservices.nysed.gov
Physician Firms
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Search by name for licensed Physician Firms in New York. Provides name, address, business type, PSC #, filing date, expiration date, and.
🌐 eservices.nysed.gov
Physicians
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Lookup the license status of a New York physician or physician assistant with this NY Office of the Professions service.
🌐 eservices.nysed.gov
Podiatry Firms
Official Free
Search by name for licensed Podiatry Firms in New York. Provides name, address, business type, PSC #, filing date, expiration date, and.
🌐 eservices.nysed.gov
Psychiatrists
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New York State Psychiatric Association. Look for "Member Search" in the left-hand column to search for member psychiatrists in New York.
🌐 nyspsych.org
Psychology Firms
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Search by name for licensed Psychology Firms in New York. Provides name, address, business type, PSC #, filing date, expiration date, and.
🌐 eservices.nysed.gov
Racing and Wagering
Official Free
New York State Racing and Wagering Board for harness and thoroughbred licenses, including jockeys, trainers, agents, drivers, mutuel clerks, race.
🌐 data.ny.gov
Real Estate
Official Free
New York Occupational Licensing Management System license search for real estate brokers, salespersons, associates, instructors, and continuing.
🌐 appext20.dos.ny.gov
Safe Deposit Companies
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Safe Deposit Companies (firms responsible for secure storage of personal property) supervised by the New York Department of Financial Services.
🌐 myportal.dfs.ny.gov
Sales Finance Companies
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Sales Finance Companies (firms that buy installment contracts, credit agreements or obligations) supervised by the State of New York Department of.
🌐 myportal.dfs.ny.gov
Social Work Firms
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Search by name for licensed Social Work Firms in New York. Provides name, address, business type, PSC #, filing date, expiration date, and.
🌐 eservices.nysed.gov
Social Workers
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New York Office of the Professions license lookup for licensed clinical (LCSW) and licensed master (LMSW) social workers.
🌐 eservices.nysed.gov
Trucking
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New York State License Center license lookup for trucking permits, fleet companies, and fleet trucking permits.
🌐 businessexpress.ny.gov
Veterinarians
Official Free
Lookup the license status of a New York veterinarian or veterinary technician with this NY Office of the Professions service.
🌐 eservices.nysed.gov
Physician Profiles
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Search for physician licensing information and profiles for doctors and osteopaths in New York. Information includes education, practice, legal actions, professional activities, and doctor's statements.
🌐 nydoctorprofile.com
Realtors
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Search the New York State Association of Realtors web site by name, company name or area for realtors in New York. For licensing information use the Licenses.
🌐 nysar.com
Handgun Permits
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New York interactive map lookup for 2010 pistol permits.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I verify a New York business or professional license?

New York publishes license verification through state agencies and boards — see the Statewide tab.

Where do I check a contractor license?

Most states have a contractor licensing board with an online license check.

How do I look up a real estate or medical license?

State real estate and medical boards publish online lookups, linked under Statewide.

Are license lookups free?

Yes — state license verification services are free.