Field guide · New York

New York contractor licensing, by trade

New York licenses 3 trades — each with its own bond, fees and renewal cycle. Compared side by side; every figure is source-cited on the trade page.

New York licensing detail compiled from the official state boards and cross-checked against the source of record. Every page links its sources and shows the date a human last verified it.

Bond type: Fixed set amount · Tiered scales by volume · Credit-based financial responsibility in lieu of a bond · None no bond required

Primary figures at a glance — open any trade for the full, source-cited requirement and its exams, insurance and reciprocity detail.
⚡ Electrician$500Every 3 yrs$20,000 Fixed
🔧 Plumber$750Every 3 yrsVaries
🏠 Roofer$75Every 2 yrs$20,000 Fixed