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New York trade license requirements

Per-trade licensing path. Always confirm with the state board before testing.

Career prep, not a license.

HVAC

New York City HVAC/R Technician (per NYC DOB) — NO statewide HVAC license

Verified 6/12/2026
Required hours / experience
NYC: 3+ yrs supervised HVAC/refrigeration experience for the Refrigerating System Operating Engineer license. Federal EPA 608 required to handle refrigerant.
Exam
NYC Refrigeration Operating Engineer Exam + EPA 608 (federal) (NYC DOB / EPA-approved providers)
Licensing authority
Notes
NY has NO statewide HVAC license. NYC issues a Refrigeration Operating Engineer license for systems over 10HP; Westchester, Nassau, Suffolk require county registrations. Federal EPA 608 (Type I/II/III/Universal) is required everywhere to buy or handle refrigerant. NYC license fee ~$300 + $50/3yrs renewal.

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Electrical

Master Electrician License (issued by local jurisdiction — NYC, Buffalo, etc.)

Verified 5/26/2026
Required hours / experience
7.5 years (15,000 hrs) of electrical work in last 10 yrs under licensed master; 2 yrs must be in NYC
Exam
NYC Master Electrician Exam (written + practical) — NEC + NYC Electrical Code (NYC DOB)
Licensing authority
Notes
No NY statewide license — each city/county sets rules. NYC application fee $525 + exam $50. Background check, fingerprinting required. Workers' comp + disability + $1M liability insurance required to do business. Biennial renewal $50 + 7 hrs CE (NEC update).

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Plumbing

Master Plumber License (local — NYC issues separately from upstate)

Verified 5/26/2026
Required hours / experience
7 years experience under a licensed master plumber; OR 5 yrs + engineering degree
Exam
NYC Master Plumber Exam (written + practical) (NYC DOB)
Licensing authority
Notes
No NY statewide plumber license. NYC: $525 app + $50 exam. $20K bond, $1M liability insurance, workers' comp. Biennial renewal + 7 hrs CE. Long Island/Westchester have their own boards.

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Solar

Solar / PV Installer (often under Electrical or Specialty)

Verified 5/24/2026
Required hours / experience
NABCEP-recommended 58+ hrs training + field experience
Exam
NABCEP PV Associate / Installation Professional (NABCEP)
Licensing authority
Notes
General overview — verify exact requirements with the New York State Department of State — Licensing before scheduling exams.

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General Contractor

No statewide GC license

Verified 5/26/2026
Required hours / experience
Varies by municipality
Exam
Varies
Licensing authority
Notes
New York has no statewide GC license. NYC requires a DOB Home Improvement / General Contractor license.

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Roofing

Home Improvement Contractor (local)

Verified 5/26/2026
Required hours / experience
Varies by jurisdiction
Exam
None statewide
Licensing authority
Notes
No statewide roofing license. NYC and Suffolk/Nassau require Home Improvement Contractor registration.

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Low-Voltage

Licensed locally (NYC: Special Electrician)

Verified 5/26/2026
Required hours / experience
Varies
Exam
Varies
Licensing authority
Notes
No statewide low-voltage license. NYC issues a Special Electrician license for limited-energy work.

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Pest Control

Commercial Pesticide Applicator

Verified 5/26/2026
Required hours / experience
30 hours training + apprenticeship
Exam
CORE + Category exam (NYSDEC)
Licensing authority
Notes
Categories: 7A (structural), 7F (food processing), 3A (turf), etc.

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Landscaping

Pesticide Applicator (if applying)

Verified 5/26/2026
Required hours / experience
30 hours training
Exam
CORE + Category 3A (NYSDEC)
Licensing authority
Notes
No license for landscaping itself; Category 3A required to apply turf/ornamental pesticides.

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