Requirements
- Submit a completed application and the required fee to the Department of State.
- Every manufacturer of new bedding sold in this state shall file a notice with the Department of State which: (a) states its name and address; and (b) affirms that it uses new material when it manufactures new bedding. "New Bedding" means any material or article which has not been previously used for any purpose, including by-products produced in the manufacture of new fabric, and material reclaimed from new fabric. Effective May 2018 "New Bedding" no longer Includes articles of bedding returned by a purchaser for exchange, alteration, or correction, within thirty days after day of delivery after original sale at retail.
- Every manufacturer of used bedding sold in this state and repairer-renovator or rebuilder of bedding sold in this state shall file a notice with the department of state which: (a) states its name and address; and (b) affirms that it sanitizes its used bedding in accordance with the standards established in regulation by the Department of State in consultation with the Department of Health. Effective May 2018 "Used bedding" means any components, articles or materials from bedding not classified as new."
- Anyone who sells Retail or Wholesale Used Bedding:* any mattress or boxspring which in its entirety is used and has not been repaired or renovated.
Every location where the sale of used bedding takes place must file a separate registration.
Fees
There are fees associated a Bedding license. You may pay these fees by check or money order made payable to the Department of State or by MasterCard or Visa using a credit card authorization form. DO NOT SEND CASH. Application fees are nonrefundable. A $20 fee will be charged for any check returned by your bank.
Manufacturer of "New Bedding":
- $150.00 - Initial Application
- $150.00 - Renewal
Manufacturer, Repairer-Renovator, or Rebuilder of "Used Bedding":
- $150.00 - Initial Application
- $150.00 - Renewal
Retailer/Wholesaler of "Used Bedding":
- $100.00 - Initial Application
- $100.00 - Renewal
A separate registration will be issued for each category applied for.
- $25.00 - Change of Personal Name and/or Address
- $25.00 - Duplicate License/Registration Request
Apply
To apply for a Bedding registration, submit a completed application to the NYS Department of State, Division of Licensing Services.
FAQs
Contact Contact the Division of Licensing Services
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Mailing Information:
NYS Department of State Division of Licensing Services
PO Box 22001
Albany NY 12201-2001
Please note: If you utilize express services or next day ground services such as UPS, Federal Express, DHL, etc. you should use the physical address of the building.
Albany Physical Address
Division of Licensing Services
1 Commerce Plaza 99 Washington Avenue, 6th Floor
Albany, NY 12231
Phone Information:
General Information (518) 474-4429
Security Guard and Armored Car Guard Information (518) 474-7569
Call Center Representatives are available from 8:45am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday except on Legal Holidays.
Deaf, hard of hearing and speech-disabled callers, please use 7-1-1
For all other inquiries, email Licensing Services
Visitor & Customer Service Center Information:
Below is a listing of Licensing Customer Service Centers and the hours of operation. Please monitor this page for updates to office hours, guidelines and or any closures.
Albany:
NYS Department of State Division of Licensing Services
1 Commerce Plaza 99 Washington Avenue, 6th Floor
Albany, NY 12231
Customer Service hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am to 4:30pm
Apostille Service hours: Monday – Friday 9:00am to 4:15pm
Albany Parking
Limited on street metered parking is available for 1 Commerce Plaza in Albany. The Office of General Services has various parking lots throughout downtown Albany which have limited visitor parking. To find out more information about the OGS lots, please visit their website.
New York City:
NYS Department of State
Division of Licensing Services
123 William St. 2nd Fl. New York, NY 10038-3804
Customer Service hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am to 4:30pm
Apostille Service hours: Monday – Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm
Binghamton:
NYS Department of State
Division of Licensing Services
State Office Building
44 Hawley Street, Room 1506
Binghamton, NY 13901-4455
(518) 474-4429
Customer Service Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm & 12:45pm - 4:00pm
Buffalo:
NYS Department of State
Division of Licensing Services
295 Main Street, 8th Floor, Suite 821
Buffalo, NY 14203
(518) 474-4429
Customer Service Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm & 12:45pm - 4:00pm
Hauppauge:
NYS Department of State
Division of Licensing Services
State Office Building
250 Veterans Memorial Highway
Hauppauge, NY 11788-5519
(518) 474-4429
Customer Service Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm & 12:45pm - 4:00pm
Utica:
NYS Department of State
Division of Licensing Services
State Office Building
207 Genesee Street Utica, NY 13501-2812
Customer Service hours: Monday – Friday 9:00am-12:00pm & 12:45pm-4:00pm