How to get a alarm / low-voltage contractor license in New York
New York alarm / low-voltage contractor licensing covers hours, prerequisites, exam path, fees, and renewal. Confirm current rules on the board source before you apply.
Verified on: 2026-09-14 · Board source
From the board
- Get a Security or Fire Alarm Installer License | Department of State # Get a Security or Fire Alarm Installer License Steps to become a licensed Security or Fire Alarm Installer.
- ## Requirements - Submit a completed application and the required fee to the Department of State.
- - Be 18 years old - Proof of Fingerprint completion - Completion of at least 81 hours of qualifying education - Passage of an alarm installer examination Master Electrician Waiver ## Fees There are fees associa
- Board page: Get a Security or Fire Alarm Installer License | Department of State
Requirements overview
- New York sets experience, education, and exam rules for alarm / low-voltage contractor applicants
- Documented OJT or apprenticeship hours are common for journeyman / technician paths
- Master and contractor tracks usually add experience, exams, and firm paperwork
- Confirm current hour totals, affidavits, and fees on the state board before you apply
Exam
- See the New York low-voltage exam guide for vendor, scheduling, and prep
- LicenseFlo helps with paperwork and reminders — we do not sit the exam
Renewals
- Most credentials renew on a fixed cycle with mandatory CE or training
- Roster watch → intake → assemble → sign → submit
Related: Exam · Renewal and CE
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