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NYC Home Improvement Contractor License
Home Improvement Contractor Licensing
While there are no state level licenses in New York, you must still obtain a license if you wish to work on residential structures in New York City. Passing the exam is a vital step in the process, and we have you covered. All of the information and requirements on how to obtain your license can be found below. We hope that you will make RocketCert your home to help you obtain your NYC Home Improvement Contractor License.
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What type of work can be done with this license?
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NYC Home Improvement Contractor
A person or business must have a Home Improvement Contractor license to do construction, repair, remodeling, or other home improvement work to any residential and or building in New York City. Other home improvement work includes, but is not limited to, the construction, replacement, or improvement of basements, driveways, fences, garages, landscaping, patios, porches, sidewalks, swimming pools, terraces, and other improvements to structures or upon land that is next to a home or apartment building.
What are the requirements to getting a license?
NYC Home Improvment Contractor Requirements- Submit application with all necessary documentation attached:
- Sales Tax ID # or Application Confirmation #
- Proof of business address
- Proof of home address
- Workers confirmation insurance information
- Proof of EPA certification
- Copy of $20,000 surety bond
- Contractual compliance agreement
- After approval of your initial application, pass the Home Improvement Exam and pay the exam fee.
- Schedule fingerprinting appointment and pay licensing fee.
How do I obtain a license?
To apply for your license, contact the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection at (212) 436-0441 or by visiting their website.
While there are no continuing education requirements for Home Improvement Contractors in NYC, all Home Improvement Licenses expire on February 28 of odd years.
With RocketCert, our education is written by a combination of professional educators and industry professionals. Our exam prep is guaranteed to help you pass the exam, and is backed with our no pass, no pay policy. We pride ourselves on providing industry leading customer service. Also, if you find a better original price on any online course that we offer, we will beat it by 10%.
The first step in the process is to submit you basic application to the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection along with all of the required documentation. Failure to provide all of the necessary information and lead to significant delays in obtaining your license.
After studying, you will be on your way to passing the required exam (see below). Visit ExamBuilder.com or call (646) 974-8244 to begin this process. Applicants will have 60 days to take and pass their exam after receiving an ID number. Testing centers open 7 days a week from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Approval of your basic application is required before scheduling your exam.
After completing all the steps above, it will be time to pay your licensing fee to the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection. Applicants must also schedule an appointment to be fingerprinted. Have questions or concerns with this process (or just a lack of time)? Learn more about how we can assist with our Application Processing Program.
Which exam do I need to take?
To schedule your exam, submit a completed application for approval by the board.
NYC Home Improvement Exam
- Number of Questions: 30
- Passing Score: 21 correct
- Closed Book
Topics include: Basics of the City's Home Improvement Business Law; Contracts and Cancellations; Advertising and selling Practices; General Industry and Business Knowledge
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