Due to ongoing call center issues, phone inquiries to the Divisions of Licensing and Corporations may not be answered or completed. Please consider emailing your inquiry to the respective Divisions at licensing@dos.ny.gov or corporations@dos.ny.gov. The average email response time is approximately 3-5 business days. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Department of State
• About DOS • • Newsroom & Webcasts • Calendar of Events
• Funding/Bid Opportunities • Translation • Contact Us
• Funding/Bid Opportunities • Translation • Contact Us
Administrative Rules
The Division publishes information on official state documents and the weekly State Register on rule making activities of state agencies.
Cemeteries
The Division oversees the establishment, maintenance, and preservation of burial grounds for all not-for-profit cemeteries in New York.
Building Standards & Codes
The Division works to ensure the health and life safety of all New Yorkers by providing services related to building construction,
fire prevention, and energy conservation. Learn how building and energy codes help keep you and your loved ones safe.
fire prevention, and energy conservation. Learn how building and energy codes help keep you and your loved ones safe.
Commissions & Committees
The Department provides administrative support to several commissions and committees. In addition, there are three independent entities that reside within DOS: • Authorities Budget Office • New York State Athletic Commission • Committee on Open Government
Office of Planning and Development
Staff helps local communities plan for and make better use of their land and water resources.
• Apply for a Grant • Revitalize Your Community • Protect and Restore Natural Resources
• Apply for a Grant • Revitalize Your Community • Protect and Restore Natural Resources
Consumer Protection
The state's top consumer watchdog and think tank is committed to advocating for and empowering all New Yorkers.
• Consumer Alerts & Recalls • Do Not Call • Identity Theft • Complaint Form • Scam Prevention • Utility Intervention Unit
• Consumer Alerts & Recalls • Do Not Call • Identity Theft • Complaint Form • Scam Prevention • Utility Intervention Unit
Corporations, State Records & Uniform Commercial Code
• Search Corporation/Business Entity Database:
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· Customize Search Criteria »
Licensing
• Search the Licensee Database: · Real Estate Industry »
· All Other License Types (Including Real Estate Appraisers) »
· All Other License Types (Including Real Estate Appraisers) »
Local Government
A principal resource for New York local governments seeking training and technical assistance.
• Apply for a Grant • Training Opportunities for Local Officials • Reduce Local Government Costs • Publications
• Apply for a Grant • Training Opportunities for Local Officials • Reduce Local Government Costs • Publications
