NYC contractors who want to work on ground-up construction of 1, 2, or 3 family homes need be a registered General contractor.
Contractors with only a tracking number for interior renovation cannot apply for permits. This requires a contractor to be a Registered General Contractor. To become a registered General Contractor in NYC, applicants must meet the following qualifications:
- Be at least eighteen (18) years old.
- Be able to read and write the English language.
- Have good moral character and not adversely impact upon fitness to perform the duties and responsibilities of a GC.
The first step to take in order to be licensed as a registered contractor, you will need to fill out an LIC6:General Contractor Registration Form. This form must be typed, completed and notarized. Other required forms for NYC Registered Contractor registration are:
–LIC 50 or 51 form. This must be completed by applicants living outside of the 5 boroughs of NYC for authorization of Service of Process by Agent. Applicants may also fill out the LIC51 Voluntary Authorization for Service of Process by email even if they reside within the City of New York.
You will need to provide the Dept. Of Buildings with proof of insurance. Required insurances are:
- General Liability
- Workers’ Compensation
- Disability Insurance
- Notarized Supplemental Investigation Questionnaire
- Notarized letter on company letterhead listing name, address, phone, SSN and percent of ownership for all corporate officers, partners and stakeholders
- Original proof of Employer Identification Number (EIN) or Federal Tax Identification Number from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- The last three (3) consecutive business bank statements, showing an ending balance of $25,000. Or a notarized letter from your company’s bank confirming a balance of at least $25,000 for the past three (3) months. (Online print outs of bank statements must be stamped by the bank)
If you need assistance with your General Contractor registration, feel free to reach out to S & M Expediting.
