Overview
Overview
The Department of State offers licenses for over 38 professional occupations. The licenses must be renewed and updated with the Department of State to stay active. You can update and renew your Real Estate and Appearance Enhancement Licenses Online. All other professional licenses are renewed and updated by mail.
When Should I Renew My License?
License terms vary from 1-4 years depending on the specific type of license. Please refer to the Department of State website for specific information regarding license renewal.
When Should I Update My License?
Any time there is a change in information regarding your license such as:
- Name change
- Address Change
- New contact information
How To
How To
Refer to this step by step process on how to update your professional license:
- Download or request a change of request form
- Fill out the form
- Return to the Division of Licensing with corresponding fee
- You will receive a new license in 4-6 weeks
*For Real Estate or Appearance Enhancement Professional licenses you can update online by logging into your account, updating the information and submitting. You will receive a new license within 4-6 weeks.
Refer to this step by step process on how to renew your professional license:
- Receive a renewal form in the mail 90 days prior to the expiration date
- Fill out the form
- Mail the form back with the appropriate fee
*For Real Estate or Appearance Enhancement Professional license will receive a post-card with instructions to renew their licenses online approximately 90 days prior to the expiration date.
Fees
Fees
Renewal and update fees vary depending on the professional license. Learn more about fees.
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Contact
Contact
Call us Monday-Friday 8:30AM-4:30PM
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[email protected]Contact us by mail:
1 Commerce Plaza
99 Washington Avenue, 6th Floor
Albany, NY 12231