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All new applications, reissuances, and renewals are submitted in DOB NOW: Licensing for the following:
- Construction Superintendent
- Electrician (as of February 23, 2026)
- Elevator Agency
- Filing Representative (as of February 23, 2026)
- Gas Work Qualification Only
- Hoisting Machine Operator
- Journeyman
- Lift Director
- Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor (as of February 23, 2026)
- Master Plumber (as of February 23, 2026)
- Site Safety Coordinator/Manager
- Special Inspection agency (as of February 23, 2026)
- Welder
To use DOB NOW: Licensing, create a DOB NOW profile at nyc.gov/dobnow. See the DOB NOW: Licensing FAQs for more information.
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Presentations
- DOB NOW: Licensing Presentation (Electrician)
- DOB NOW: Licensing Presentation (Filing Representative)
- DOB NOW: Licensing Presentation (Master Plumber)
- DOB NOW: Licensing Presentation (Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor)
- DOB NOW: Licensing Presentation (Special Inspection Agency)
- DOB NOW: Licensing Presentation (Gas Work, Journeyman, Welder)
- DOB NOW: Licensing Presentation (Elevator Director, Co-Director, and Inspector)
- DOB NOW: Licensing Presentation (Elevator Helper and Technician)
- DOB NOW: Licensing Presentation (Hoisting Machine Operator)
- DOB NOW: Licensing Presentation (Lift Director)
- DOB NOW: Licensing Presentation (Site Safety Coordinator/Manager and Construction Superintendent)
Step-by-Step and Resource Guides
- Step-by-Step Guide (New License)
- Step-by-Step Guide (License Renewals)
- Step-by-Step Guide (Manage Licenses and Registrations)
- Step-by-Step Guide (New Special Inspection Agency Registration)
- Step-by-Step Guide (Manage Special Inspection Agency)
- Step-by-Step Guide (HMO B Add Ratings)
- Step-by-Step Guide (Site Safety Manager Trainee Enrollment)
- DOB NOW: Licensing Fees
- DOB NOW: Licensing Required Documents
- DOB NOW: Licensing Application/Request Statuses
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 – Electrician Webinar
- DOB NOW: Licensing – Filing Representative Webinar
- DOB NOW: Licensing – Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor Webinar
- DOB NOW: Licensing – Special Inspection Agency Webinar
- DOB NOW: Licensing – Elevator Director, Co-Director, and Inspector Webinar
- DOB NOW: Licensing – Elevator Helper and Technician Webinar
- DOB NOW: Licensing – HMO Webinar
- DOB NOW: Licensing – Lift Director
- DOB NOW: Licensing – Site Safety Professionals Webinar
Additional Information
Current Code and rule provisions are applicable in DOB NOW.
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