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License Renewal: Master & Special Electrician

STEP 1: Renewal Application Submission

Master and Special Electricians must renew their licenses in DOB NOW: Licensing. An NYC.ID account is required to use DOB NOW: Licensing. To create an NYC.ID account, visit nyc.gov/dobnowtips for more information. If you already have an NYC.ID account, please proceed to STEP 2.

STEP 2: Upload Supporting Documentation

To complete the online renewal process, Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractors must submit the following documents in PDF format via the DOB NOW Portal:

NOTE: See the Licensing Renewal Application User Guide for step-by-step directions.

Supporting Documents

  • LIC62: Physical Exam Form – must be completed by a physician within 90 days prior to renewal
  • As of January 1, 2016, all Master & Special Electrician license renewals will require the successful completion of a Department-approved Course of at least eight (8) hours; the licensee must submit a copy of the original certificate from an approved school.

NOTE: Licensed Master Electricians with Corporations or other entities registered with New York State Department of State must have an ACTIVE business to complete the renewal process. If your business is not active in the State’s Division of Corporation and Business Entity Database your license will not be renewed. Your corporation must be the same corporation you had when you last went before the Electrical Board.

Renewal Fees

  • $60.00 – License (paid at the time of renewal via the online portal)
  • $30.00 – Seal (paid at the time of renewal via the online portal)

Total Renewal Fee = $90.00

Late Fees

  • $400.00 (paid at the time of renewal via the online portal) – A notarized affidavit on the electrician’s letterhead bearing their Department-issued seal must be submitted indicating why the licensee is renewing late

STEP 3: Obtaining the License Card

You will receive your license card by mail within 30 days of your approval. If you have not received it within 30 days, please contact licensingdob@buildings.nyc.gov for an update on your card status.

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