Overview
The Office of Administrative Hearings conducts hearings in which the Office of General Counsel represents the Department's Division of Licensing Services against a person who holds a license with the Department of State (licensee) or a person who has applied for a license (applicant). At each hearing, an Administrative Law Judge determines whether an applicant is qualified for licensure or whether a licensee has engaged in conduct requiring disciplinary action. This Guide to Statutes and Rules Relating to Hearings provides information for applicants, licensees, and representatives. Included in the Guide are excerpts from the New York State Administrative Procedure Act, the Rules of the New York Department of State (19 NYCRR), and a summary of those rules.
Virtual and In-Person
Hearings
Contact Us
Request an adjournment; Request a virtual hearing; Request an in-person hearing in NYC, Albany, or Buffalo; Request an interpreter;
Email the Office of Administrative Hearings at [email protected] for more information.
Preparing for your Hearing
Review the COVID-19 Safety Checklist before coming to the OAH; Decide if you are appearing with or without representation; Read the charges or reasons for license denial; Plan your testimony; Plan to present/challenge evidence and witnesses; Appeal an unfavorable decision; FAQs.
Search Decisions and Orders
Search for relevant decisions or consent orders.
Search for Decisions
Find Administrative Hearing Decisions and Administrative Appeals Decisions. Type in a few descriptive words and click "Search Decisions" for a list of relevant decisions.
Search for Consent Orders
Type in a few descriptive words and click "Search Consents" for a list of relevant consent orders. Same search rules as listed above.
Regulations
Forms and Resources
Adjournment requests MUST be in writing three days prior to hearing date.
Requests for evidence & witness lists MUST be in writing and sent to hearing...
Applicants, respondents and representatives should review before hearing.
Review this information to prepare for your hearing.
Attorney and non-attorney representatives must fill out this form.