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Forms: Licensing

LIC1 Agency License Application
License Application for: Concrete Testing Laboratory, Elevator Inspection Agency, Testing Laboratory.
 Download Form (88 kb)
 Download Instructions (28 kb)

LIC2 License Application
License Application for: Elevator Inspector, Engineer, Hoisting Machine Operator, Master Plumber, Oil Burning Equipment Installer, Rigger, Sign Hanger, Site Safety Manager/ Coordinator, Welder, Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor.
 Download Form (111 kb)
 Download Instructions (23 kb)


Instructions for Master Plumber & Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor
 Download Instructions (31 kb)

Instructions for Master / Special Rigger & Master / Special Sign Hanger
 Download Instructions (23 kb)

Instructions for Oil Burner Equipment Installer
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Instructions for Stationary/Portable Engineer
 Download Instructions (28 kb)

Instructions To Change Companies / Shelve / Retire Or Surrender Master Plumber / Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor License
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LIC3 License Application
This form allows individuals to initiate the registration process to become a Construction Superintendent under Rule 48.
 Download Form (124 kb)
 Download Instructions (82 kb)


LIC4 License Application
This form allows individuals to provide all necessary information regarding work history in a standardized format. It should be submitted with the LIC3 application.
 Download Form (52 kb)
 Download Instructions (15 kb)


LIC5 Work History for Civil Service Electrician
This form allows an individual to provide relevant information about their work history as a Civil Service Electrician.
 Download Form (91 kb)
 Download Instructions (52 kb)


LIC6 General Contractor Registration Form
This form allows individuals to initiate the registration process to become a General Contractor for one, two and three family homes.
 Download Form (215 kb)
 Download Instructions (90 kb)


LIC7 Safety Registration Form
This form allows individuals to obtain a Safety Registration number.
 Download Form (1022 kb)
 Download Instructions (33 kb)


LIC33 Business Address Verification
The office and/or shop location for the following licensees must comply with all requirements established in the NYC Zoning Resolution: Plumber, Fire Suppression, Rigger, Sign Hanger, Oil Burner.

If you are establishing a new business or changing the address of your business, the Department of Buildings must approve the location. File this form for the Department of Buildings Licensing Unit to verify and approve your address.
 Download Form (52 kb)


LIC34 Licensing Supplemental Affidavit
Licensee must indicate any convictions or fines if "Yes" is selected in the "Convictions and Fines" section of the LIC1LIC2 and LIC6.
 Download Form (59 kb)

LIC38 Electrical License Renewal Application
License Renewal Application for Master and Special Electricians.
 Download Form (63 kb)
 Download Instructions (23 kb)

LIC41 Examination Application for Site Safety Manager, Private Agency Elevator Inspector and Private Agency Elevator Director
 Download Form (107 kb)

Download Qualifications and Exam Instructions:
Visit ProMetric or see below files for more information.

 Site Safety Manager  (98 kb)
 Private Agency Elevator Director and Inspector (97 kb)


LIC60 Visual Acuity Examination Form for Welders
Examination must be completed by an Ophthalmologist, Optometrist, Medical Doctor, Registered Nurse or Certified Physician’s Assistant.
 Download Form (123 kb)

Background Investigation Questionnaire
Candidates for all licenses must pass a background investigation before they will be deemed qualified for a license. After passing the exam, candidates for the Site Safety Manager, Elevator Director and Elevator Inspector licenses will be asked to submit a Background Investigation Form to the Buildings Special Investigation Unit at 83 Maiden Lane, 4th floor, NYC NY 10038. Be sure to include required proof of employment for each job listed on the form, otherwise your background investigation may be delayed.
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