Where can I find information about licensing in NY City/State/Federal?
NYS Online Permit Assistance and Licensing For City Licenses
You can visit the New York City website at www.nyc.gov for the different regulatory departments websites and licensing information.
Some of these departments’ websites are:
Department of consumer affairs website at www.nyc.gov/consumers
Department of Health www.nyc.gov/health
Department of Buildings www.nyc.gov/buildings
Department of Transportation www.nyc.gov/calldot
Department of Environmental Protection www.nyc.gov/dep
Taxi and Limousine Commission www.nyc.gov/tlc
For assistance
The City Business Assistance/Emergency Response Unit can help you negotiate between different City, State, Federal agencies or with Utilities. You can visit them at www.nyc.gov/html/sbs/html/cbap.html
For State Licenses
If you want to start a new business or expand your current business visit www.nys-permits.org this site will help you find the New York State business permits you may need.
The website features an online Q&A about your business project. The questionnaire walks you step-by-step providing you with answers on licenses, regulations, and resources to launch and manage your business.
Do I need to obtain Federal licenses for my business?
You will need to obtain federal licenses if your business deals with specific operations or operates across state lines. Bellow is a list of agencies where you can find more information:
Bureau of Tobacco, Alcohol and Firearms www.atf.treas.gov
Bureau of Industry and Security www.bis.doc.gov (Export)
Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration www.fhwa.dot.gov
Federal Communications Commission www.fcc.gov
Federal Drug Administration www.fda.gov
Securities Exchange Commission www.sec.gov
What if I need a professional license to operate my business, where can I find more information?
You can find information at the NYS Office of Professions www.op.nysed.gov/home.html. The Office of Professions manages licenses registration, professions educational requirements, and administers licenses in 47 professions.
