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How to check a contractor license in New York (2026)
New York contractor licensing records are published by the New York State Dept. of Labor — Public Work Contractor Registry. Trust Check searches those official records, so you can check a New York contractor by business name or license number right here — official records, free, no signup.
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Check a New York contractor right here
- Type the contractor’s business name or license number into the search box below — the state is already set to New York.
- Open the matching result and check the status (Active, Expired, Suspended, Revoked, or Inactive), straight from the official record.
- Confirm the name and location match the contractor you’re actually hiring, and note the license number and expiration date.
- Every result links the official record it came from — confirm there before you sign anything or pay a deposit.
Search New York official records now — free, no signup:
Official source
New York State Dept. of Labor — Public Work Contractor Registry. NY has no statewide GC license. Live lookup via the NY DOL public-work contractor registry (Socrata i4jv-zkey); private-work-only contractors may not appear, so check the local jurisdiction (e.g. NYC DCWP) too.
Open the official New York lookup ↗What records you can check for New York
- License status: current status (Active / Expired / Suspended / Revoked / Inactive), license number, and expiration, as reported by the New York State Dept. of Labor — Public Work Contractor Registry.
- Building-permit activity: free official city/county open data is indexed for Albany, Buffalo, New York City. Searching a contractor by name also shows their public permit records in those areas.
New York contractor license FAQ
How do I check a contractor license in New York?
Search the contractor’s business name or license number on Trust Check with the state set to New York. The result comes from official records (New York State Dept. of Labor — Public Work Contractor Registry), and every result links the official record so you can confirm it there.
Who issues contractor licenses in New York?
New York State Dept. of Labor — Public Work Contractor Registry. It is the official source for New York contractor license records, and every Trust Check result links back to it.
What does it mean if I can’t find a contractor in New York?
Not finding a match does not automatically mean the contractor is unlicensed. Try a different spelling of the business name, or search by the license number instead. Some work is licensed by individual trade or at the local level — when in doubt, confirm with the New York State Dept. of Labor — Public Work Contractor Registry.
Can I see building-permit records for a New York contractor?
Yes — Trust Check indexes free official permit open data for Albany, Buffalo, New York City. Search the contractor by name and their public permit activity in those areas appears with the license result. Coverage is limited to the indexed areas, so a low count is never a negative signal.
Is Trust Check an official government source?
No — Trust Check surfaces public records as reported by the official source (the New York State Dept. of Labor — Public Work Contractor Registry) and links the official record on every result so you can confirm it there. It is free, requires no signup, and is not an endorsement of any contractor.
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