All new applications, reissuances, and renewals are submitted in DOB NOW: Licensing for the following:

• Elevator Agency

• Gas Work Qualifications (Full & Limited) *

• Journeyman Registrations (Plumber & Fire Suppression) **

• Welder Licenses **

To use DOB NOW: Licensing, create a DOB NOW profile at nyc.gov/dobnow.

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Resources

• DOB NOW: Licensing Presentation (Gas Work, Journeyman, Welder)

• DOB NOW: Licensing Step-By-Step Filing Examples (Gas Work, Journeyman, Welder)

• DOB NOW: Licensing Presentation (Elevator Director, Co-Director, and Inspector)
• DOB NOW: Licensing Presentation (Elevator Helper and Technician)

Video Tutorials

• DOB NOW: Licensing - How to Pay

• DOB NOW: Licensing – How to Create a DOB ID and Add an Application

• DOB Now: Licensing – How to Change Name and Address

• DOB NOW: Licensing – How to Reissue a License

• DOB NOW: Licensing – Elevator Director, Co-Director, and Inspector Webinar
• DOB NOW: Licensing – Elevator Helper and Technician Webinar

Additional Information 

• Licensing

• License Types

• Service Updates

Current Code and rule provisions are applicable in DOB NOW.

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Helpful Links

• Log in to DOB NOW: Licensing or search the DOB NOW Public Portal

• DPL-1 Form