Changes to General Contractor Registration - Buildings

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Changes to General Contractor Registration

Change of Business Name (EIN# not changing)

In order to change the business name associated with your General Contractor’s Registration you must submit in person:

LIC6 application;

LIC7 application if the registration has endorsements;

Certificate of Amendment certified by the New York State Department of State;

Current General Contractor registration card;

Original lease, deed, bank statement or utility bill;

Insurance certificates with the new address;

$50.00 fee.

*Note: Only the Registered Contractor can submit change request.*

Change of Business/Company (New EIN#)

In order to change the business/company associated with your General Contractor’s Registration you must reapply as a new registrant, and submit for a background investigation (see How to Apply for General Contractor Registration).

*Note: Only General Contractor can submit paperwork. Background approval required.*

Changes to Business Telephone Number

In order to change the business telephone number that is associated with your General Contractor’s Registration you must submit the following:

LIC6 application indicating change;

LIC7 application if the registration has endorsements;

Original business telephone bill (Voice Over Internet Protocol/VOIP will require a utility bill, bank statement, lease or deed in the business name).

**Only the General Contractor or registered Filing Representative can submit change request.

Changes to Business Address

In order to change the business address that is associated with your General Contractor’s Registration you must submit the following:

LIC6 application indicating change;

LIC7 application if the registration has endorsements;

Proof of address such as: utility bill (electricity, gas, or water), bank statement, lease or deed;

All insurance certificates with the new business address;

Current General Contractor’s registration card;

$50.00 fee.

Submitting Your Documents

All documentation must be submitted to the Licensing & Exams Unit located at:

New York City Department of Buildings
Licensing & Exams Unit
280 Broadway, 1st Floor
New York, NY 10007

*Note: All Insurances must be up to date or changes will not be made.*

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