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Important Notices:

Delay in mailing of postcard renewal reminders

Please be advised there is a delay in the mailing of renewal reminder postcards affecting Appearance Enhancement and Notary licensees who expire in late September 2024 and after.

As the licensee, you are responsible for keeping track of your license expiration date and renewing on time. Your license expiration date is printed on your license or ID card. You are eligible to renew your license 90 days prior to expiration.

To access your account and handle your renewal, please click the link below:

Appearance Enhancement license: Renew or Update Appearance Enhancement Business License | Department of State (ny.gov)

Notary license: Renew or Update Notary Public License | Department of State (ny.gov)

 

Customer Service Center

The Binghamton, Buffalo, and Hauppauge Customer Service Centers will be closed until further notice. Licensing examinations will continue to be held as scheduled.
 

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