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Licensing Services

Important

Updates

Appearance Enhancement and Barber System

The online Appearance Enhancement and Barber system upgrades are now complete. Please click the button below to visit the New York Business Express page where you can search for the individual license type you would like to apply for. For assistance with claiming your record, applying for a license, and more, please refer to our user guides. Paper applications and forms are also available here.

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Fair Housing

The Fair Housing Enforcement Program is an initiative that has been launched to uncover discrimination in rental and home sale transactions.

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License Types

Notary Public

Services include witnessing the signing of important documents, taking affidavits and depositions and giving oaths.

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Real Estate Licenses

Real Estate Salesperson and Real Estate Broker.

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Appearance Enhancement Licenses

AE Business; Cosmetology; Nail Specialty/Trainee; Natural Hair Styling; Waxing; Esthetics

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Barber Licenses

Barber; Barber Apprentice; Barber Shop Owner/Area Renter

View Barber Licenses

Security Services Licenses

Security Guard; Watch, Guard or Patrol Agency; Private Investigator; Armored Car Guards

View Security Licenses

Miscellaneous Licenses

All other licenses offered by the NYS Department of State Division of Licensing Services.

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Licensee or File a Complaint

Search a Licensee

Search for a licensee by using our Licensee Search application.

File a Complaint

Should a member of the public believe that a licensee has acted in an untrustworthy or incompetent manner, they may file a complaint with the Department's Division of Licensing Services.

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