Field guide · New York
New York contractor licensing, by trade
Verified: 6 pages, between 2026-06-25 and 2026-09-28
New York has 6 licensed trades on this site — 3 of them regulated by cities rather than a state board. Each has 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 · Conditional only if the board requires one · None no bond required
Moving to or from New York? Contractor license reciprocity, every trade →
| ⚡ Electrician | Varies | Annual | None |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔧 Plumber | Varies | Every 3 yrs | Varies |
| ❄️ HVAC | $1,115 | Every 3 yrs | None |
| 🏗️ General Contractor | $300 | Every 3 yrs | Varies |
| 🏠 Roofer | Varies | Every 2 yrs | $20,000 Fixed |
| 🧊 Refrigeration | $60 | Every 3 yrs | Varies |
Not yet on this site for New York: Home Improvement Contractor