New York business license lookup
Search New York's free, public license registries by business name - liquor, cannabis, salons, contractors, restaurants, city business licenses, and more, across eleven state and city datasets.
What this search covers
New York State Liquor AuthorityLiquor licenses60,142on file
Licenses to sell or serve alcohol: on-premises bars and restaurants, liquor and wine stores, wholesalers, and manufacturers. Any business selling alcohol in New York holds one of these.
Most common
Restaurant, Grocery Store, Food & Beverage Business
This registry lists current licenses. A license that has lapsed does not appear, so no result does not mean no license was ever issued.
New York State Department of Motor VehiclesDMV facility licenses54,566on file
DMV-licensed facilities: repair shops, vehicle dealers, inspection stations, dismantlers, and transporters.
A long business name may appear with a space missing. Search a shorter part of the name if nothing comes back.
NYC Department of Consumer and Worker ProtectionNYC business licenses47,196on file
Business licenses the city's consumer protection department issues: tobacco and e-cigarette retail dealers, stoop line stands, garages, home improvement contractors, and dozens of other categories.
Most common
Home Improvement Contractor, Secondhand Dealer - General, Tobacco Retail Dealer
One registry covers every license DCWP issues - the category is shown on each result.
New York Department of StateSalon and barber licenses32,349on file
Appearance enhancement and barbershop business licenses: hair, nails, esthetics, waxing, and barbering establishments.
This registry lists businesses, not people. An individual stylist's or barber's own license does not appear here.
NYC Department of Health and Mental HygieneFood service permits31,319on file
Food service establishment permits: every restaurant, cafe, bar kitchen, and food counter the New York City health department inspects. Any place that prepares and serves food in the city holds one.
Results come from the city's inspection dataset and cover establishments with an active permit, including those awaiting a first inspection. A closed restaurant drops out, and a permit here carries no renewal date.
New York State Department of LaborContractor registry certificates14,757on file
Registration certificates for contractors and subcontractors bidding on or working public work projects, required since New York's 2022 registry law.
Results carry no license type, only the number and the dates.
New York State Office of Cannabis ManagementCannabinoid hemp licenses2,994on file
Licenses for processing, distributing, and selling cannabinoid hemp products - a separate program from adult-use cannabis.
Most common
Cannabinoid Hemp Retail License, Cannabinoid Hemp Distributor Permit, Cannabinoid Hemp Processor - Manufacturing Only License
A business in both programs appears in this registry and in the cannabis registry.
New York State Office of Cannabis ManagementCannabis licenses2,479on file
Adult-use cannabis licenses: dispensaries, cultivators, processors, and distributors regulated by the Office of Cannabis Management.
Most common
Adult-Use Retail Dispensary License, Adult-Use Microbusiness License, Adult-Use Processor License
This registry lists current licenses. Cannabinoid hemp is a separate registry with its own section.
New York State Department of LaborMold remediation contractor licenses1,747on file
Licenses for mold assessment, remediation, and abatement contractors working in New York.
Most common
Mold Remediation Contractor License (SH126), Mold Assessment Contractor License (SH125)
This registry lists current licenses. A license that has lapsed does not appear.
New York State Department of LaborElevator contractor licenses212on file
Licenses for businesses that install, repair, or maintain elevators and related conveyances.
Most common
Elevator Contractor License (SH131), Elevator Inspection Contractor License (SH131)
This registry lists current licenses. A license that has lapsed does not appear.
New York Department of StateAppraisal management companies131on file
Registrations for appraisal management companies - firms that manage networks of real estate appraisers for lenders.
Results carry no license type, only the number and the dates.
Keeping a New York license current
Questions
01Why didn't a license I know exists show up?
This search covers the eleven registries listed above. Professional licenses held by a person rather than a business live in other systems. The liquor registry also drops lapsed licenses entirely instead of marking them expired.
02Does this replace the state's own lookup tools?
No. This is a convenience search across New York's public open-data registries. For a legal record, check with the issuing agency directly.
03How current are the results?
New York refreshes these registries daily or weekly. A license issued or renewed today may not appear yet.
04What does the On file badge mean?
The registry lists the license but publishes no expiration date for it, so we show it without claiming an active or expired status.
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