To assist and encourage economic development and job growth by providing comprehensive permit information and direct assistance to those individuals and businesses seeking state government licenses, permits and approvals. Click Here to Access New York State's Comprehensive Online Permit Data Base. GORR also advises permitting agencies of the economic importance of projects and requests fast-track processing where appropriate. Additionally, GORR maintains the only complete comprehensive inventory on New York State permits and licenses. Users accessing OPAL will not only be able to identify permit requirements, but will in the near future also be able to apply for permits directly online by filling out one application for multiple permits from multiple agencies.
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The Permit Assistance Unit provides individualized, comprehensive assistance in identifying and obtaining the New York State business licenses and permits you need to open or expand your business. Our services are provided to make state government more accessible and responsive to you. We are designed to be a one-stop shop for your business needs and to help streamline the permitting process for you. The Governor's Office of Regulatory Reform is ready and waiting to help you. Starting a Business Brochure - describes general filing requirements for establishing businesses in New York State.