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DOB Licensing Unit Only Accepting Online Submissions

DOB Licensing Unit Only Accepting Online Submissions

Applications for new licenses/registrations issued by the Department of Buildings (DOB) are required to be submitted online through the DOB NOW portal starting Tuesday, September 7, 2021. The Department is currently not accepting new license applications.

License renewal applications will continue to be processed online. General Contractor insurance updates will continue to be processed via email.

License/Registration Application Types:

  • Concrete Safety Manager
  • Concrete Test Laboratory
  • Construction Superintendent
  • Contractor
  • Electrician
  • Elevator Agency Directors/Inspectors
  • Filing Representative
  • General Contractor Safety Registrants
  • High Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer
  • Hoisting Machine Operator
  • Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor
  • Master Plumber
  • Rigger
  • Oil Burner Equipment Installer
  • Sign Hanger
  • Site Safety Coordinator/Manager
  • Special Inspection Agency
  • Tower Crane Rigger

For more information see the DOB Service Notice and DOB Licensing page.