How to get a general contractor license in New York
New York general 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
- How to Register for the Contractor and Subcontractor Registry | Department of Labor # How to Register for the Contractor and Subcontractor Registry Tell us about your experience with the Contractor Registry!
- Back to Contractor Registry home To register, contractors and subcontractors must submit an application through NYSDOL’s Contractor Registry portal, available through the agency’s Management System for Protecting Worker Rights (MPWR).
- Board page: How to Register for the Contractor and Subcontractor Registry | Department of Labor
Requirements overview
- New York sets experience, education, and exam rules for general 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 contractor 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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