New York business license search
Search New York's free, public license registries by business name - liquor, cannabis, salons, contractors, DMV facilities, and more, across nine state datasets.
What this search covers
New York State Liquor AuthorityLiquor licenses59,947on 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 licenses54,519on 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.
New York Department of StateSalon and barber licenses32,100on 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.
New York State Department of LaborContractor registry certificates14,380on 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 licenses2,956on 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 licenses2,490on 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 licenses1,735on 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 licenses211on 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 companies123on 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.
Questions
Why didn't a license I know exists show up?
This search covers the nine registries listed above. Licenses issued by other agencies - food service permits, professional licenses held by a person rather than a business, or city-level permits - live in other systems. The liquor registry also drops lapsed licenses entirely instead of marking them expired.
Does 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.
How current are the results?
New York refreshes these registries daily or weekly. A license issued or renewed today may not appear yet.
What 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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