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● New Online Security Guard Registry coming April 30
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● Related Web Sites
● Complete Forms Listing
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● Administrative Hearing Decisions and
Consent Orders
● Legal Memoranda
● Request License History or Certification
● Real Estate Board
● Contact Division of Licensing Services
● Real Estate Commissions
● Consumer Publications & Information
File a Consumer Complaint
(Report a licensee violation to the
Division of Licensing Services)
elcome to the New York Department of State's Division of Licensing Services (DLS), which oversees the licensure, registration, and regulation of 35 occupations throughout the state. DLS licenses over 800,000 individuals and businesses. Through its licensing and business filing capacities the division promotes business growth while protecting the health, safety, and welfare of all New Yorkers. The Division is now responsible for the authentication of public documents for use in other countries.
Due to unusually high call volume, licensing inquiry wait times can be more than an hour. Please consider emailing the Licensing Division at licensing@dos.ny.gov for a more efficient response.
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| • Notaries Public | • Cosmetology |
| • Security Guard | • Esthetics |
| • Real Estate Broker | • Nail Specialty Trainee |
| • Real Estate Salesperson | • Nail Specialty |
| • Real Estate Appraiser | • Natural Hair Styling |
| • Waxing | |
| • Appearance Enhancement Business/Area Renter | |
