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License Deactivation

Replacement License/ID Guidelines

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Applications & Forms

Disciplinary Actions & Surrenders

Licensing Insurance Guidelines

Special Inspection Registration

Corporate Documents Guide

Licensing Frequently Asked Questions

Business Address Verification


License Deactivation

The Department will allow the following licensees to deactivate their licenses while remaining active in their respective trades:

Master Plumbers*

Riggers

Sign Hangers

Site Safety Managers

Welders

Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractors*

High Pressure Boiler Operating Engineers

Oil Burning Equipment Installer

Hoisting Machine Operators

Private Elevator Agency Directors/Inspectors

* Master Plumbers and Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractors should follow the instructions located on the Changes Guide located in the Master Plumber/Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor Changes section on the Department’s website.

License Deactivations are done by appointment only. Appointments are available Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 11:30am. To schedule an appointment please email the Licensing & Exams Unit at licensingdob@buildings.nyc.gov.

Step 1: Request a Batch Report

Request a Batch Report to obtain a list of any open jobs, pending violations, opr outstanding penalties. Requests can be submitted by email to batchrequest@buildings.nyc.gov for Plumbing/Fire Suppression licenses and licensedeactivations@buildings.nyc.gov for all other license types.

Step 2: Schedule an Appointment

Following a response on your Batch Request, the licensee must schedule an appointment and go in-person to the Licensing Unit to deactivate the license.

To deactivate your license, you must submit the following in-person:

Completed LIC1 or LIC2 Application

LIC34, if applicable

A notarized affidavit requesting the deactivation of the license

Department of Buildings Issued License Card

Department of Buildings Issued Seal, if applicable

Print out indicating the absence of fines and violations issued to the company/licensee, or proof of payment for any outstanding violations, must be submitted to the Licensing & Exams Unit
*NOTE: This must be completed and approved before a company can be removed.*

Print out indicating the absence of any open jobs listed under your name, license number or business associated with your license

A notarized affidavit on company letterhead stating the disposition of the company for all licenses required to have a business associated with the license. The affidavit must clearly state if the company will remain in operation or if it is closing.

$50.00 Change Fee

All documentation must be submitted in-person by the licensee between of 9:00am - 12:45pm to:
NYC Department of Buildings
Licensing & Exams Unit
280 Broadway, 1st Floor
New York, NY 10007

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Printable Version

Master Plumbers/Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor Information

Rigger Information

Hoisting Machine Operators Information

Sign Hangers Information

Welders Information

High Pressure Boiler Operating Engineers Information

Oil Burning Equipment Installer Information

Site Safety Manager Information

Private Elevator Agency Directors/Inspectors Information