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Your browser does not support iFrames -- DOS About DOS About SOS Rossana Rosado Newsroom & Webcasts Calendar of Events Grant Opportunities Funding/Bid Opportunities Translation Contact Us Subject Matter List of Available Records (doc) Individuals Address Confidentiality Program Administrative Hearing Decisions Apostille Apply for a License Building and Energy Codes Cemeteries Child Support Enforcement Warrants Consumer Protection eAccessNY (real estate) Freedom of Information Law Requests Kid's Room Athletic Commission NYS Rules and Regulations NYCRR NYS Register Regulatory Activity NYS Constitution Search Licensees Real Estate Industry All other License Types State Records Tax Warrants Whom we License Businesses Building and Energy Codes Business Search Corporation and Business Filings eAccessNY (real estate) FAQ Listing Business Corporation FAQ Not-For-Profit FAQ Limited Liability FAQ Limited Partnership FAQ Limited Liability Partnership FAQ Licensed Professionals & Occupations FAQ Funding Opportunities Help for Small Businesses NYS Rules and Regulations NYCRR NYS Register Regulatory Activity UCC Forms Divisions Administrative Hearings Administrative Rules Building Standards and Codes Cemeteries Community Services Consumer Protection Corporations, State Records and UCC General Counsel Licensing Services Local Government Services Office for New Americans Office of Planning and Development Commissions & Committees Amistad Commission Appalachian Regional Commission Authorities Budget Office New York State Athletic Commission Committee on Open Government Lake George Park Commission New York State Tug Hill Commission Watershed Protection and Partnership Council Northern Border Regional Commission Translation Español 한국어 Kreyòl Ayisyen Italiano 中文 ру́сский A to Z Index Provide Input: Take the Data and Privacy Consumer Survey on the New York Department of State website. ***NOTIFICATION*** Due to inclement weather, the office in Albany, including the DOS Customer Service Counter and Business and Licensing Call Center, will be closed on Monday, December 2, 2019, and will resume regular business on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. -- New in Corporations: Notice of Claim Online Form -- -- -- -- About The New York Department of State Secretary Rosado Designates 2 New Brownfield Opportunity Areas The Empire State Liberty Defense Project 5th Annual Local Government Innovation Conference -- 2017 Local Government Innovation Conference -- Gov. Cuomo Announces $800K for Projects on LI South Shore Estuary Reserve -- Rossana Rosado Confirmed as 66th Secretary of State of New York -- ONA Director González-Murphy Honored with Mujeres Destacadas Award -- Rossana Rosado Confirmed as 66th Secretary of State of New York -- Secretary Rosado Opens Applications for 2017-2019 Empire State Fellows Class -- Governor Cuomo Announces $2 Million in BOA Planning Grants -- Gov. Cuomo Announces Grand Opening of Canal St. Marketplace in Ft. Edward -- Governor Cuomo Offers Proclamation for June Immigrant Heritage Month -- Governor Cuomo Signs Bill Authorizing MMA in New York State -- Governor Cuomo Launches $100 Million Downtown Revitalization Initiative -- Real Estate Board Approves Regs to Strengthen Fair Housing Enforcement Efforts -- DOS Announces Grants to Assist with Village Dissolutions -- Discover How "The People's Department" Works for You -- DOS Div. of Consumer Protection Commemorates Data Privacy Day -- Gov. Cuomo Warns NY’ers to Beware of Scams During Holiday Shopping Season -- Department of State Hosts Local Government Innovation Conference -- Department of State Announces 2015-2017 Class of Empire State Fellows -- Gov. Cuomo Launches Veterans & New Americans Volunteer Initiative -- 2Q 2015 New York State Business Filings -- Nail Salon Wage Bond Premium Calculator -- Governor Cuomo Announces Statewide Task Force to Combat Worker Exploitation -- Secretary Perales Hosts Rountables at “Capital for a Day” in Rochester -- Nail Salon Workers' Bill of Rights -- Notice of Adoption of Emergency Regulations Affecting Nail Salons and Workers -- Tougher Laws to Protect New Yorkers from Immigration Assistance Fraud Go Into Effect -- Governor Cuomo Announces 2014-2016 Class of the Empire State Fellows -- Read More Read More Read More Read More Read More -- Read More -- Read More -- Read More -- Read More -- Read More -- Read More -- Read More -- Read More -- Read More -- Read More -- Read More -- Read More -- Read More -- Read More -- Read More -- Read More -- Read More -- Read More -- Read More -- Due to ongoing call center issues, phone inquiries to the Divisions of Licensing and Corporations may not be answered or completed. Please consider emailing your inquiry to the respective Divisions at licensing@dos.ny.gov or corporations@dos.ny.gov . The average email response time is approximately 3-5 business days. We apologize for the inconvenience. -- *** NOTIFICATION *** For Licensing Services exam cancellations and office closures, please check Department of State's Facebook and Twitter accounts. -- Department of State • About DOS • About the Secretary -- • Newsroom & Webcasts • Calendar of Events • Funding/Bid Opportunities • Translation • Contact Us Administrative Rules The Division publishes information on official state documents and the weekly State Register on rule making activities of state agencies. Cemeteries The Division oversees the establishment, maintenance, and preservation of burial grounds for all not-for-profit cemeteries in New York. Building Standards & Codes The Division works to ensure the health and life safety of all New Yorkers by providing services related to building construction, fire prevention, and energy conservation. Learn how building and energy codes help keep you and your loved ones safe. Commissions & Committees The Department provides administrative support to several commissions and committees. In addition, there are three independent entities that reside within DOS: • Authorities Budget Office • New York State Athletic Commission • Committee on Open Government Office of Planning and Development Staff helps local communities plan for and make better use of their land and water resources. • Apply for a Grant • Revitalize Your Community • Protect and Restore Natural Resources Consumer Protection The state's top consumer watchdog and think tank is committed to advocating for and empowering all New Yorkers. • Consumer Alerts & Recalls • Do Not Call • Identity Theft • Complaint Form • Scam Prevention • Utility Intervention Unit Corporations, State Records & Uniform Commercial Code • Search Corporation/Business Entity Database: · Customize Search Criteria » • Corporation & Business Entity Filings » (Corporation, Not-for-Profit, LLC, LLP, LP) Licensing • Search the Licensee Database: · Real Estate Industry » · All Other License Types (Including Real Estate Appraisers) » • File a Complaint Against a Licensee » • eAccessNY (Real Estate Licensing Management) » Local Government A principal resource for New York local governments seeking training and technical assistance. • Apply for a Grant • Training Opportunities for Local Officials • Reduce Local Government Costs • Publications   Want to incorporate?   (518) 473-2492   Need a license?   (518) 474-4429   Need consumer protection advice?   (518) 474-8583 / 1 (800) 697-1220 -- DOS Home | A to Z Index | Applications | Accessibility | Privacy Policy | Disclaimer | Contact Us | Freedom of Information Law (FOIL | -- Your browser does not support iFrames...