Update Personal Information with the Office of the Professions
You can find more on how to update personal information with the Office of the Professions here. Such updates include changes to your: address, name, email address, citizenship/immigration status, and social security number as well as notifying the Office of the Professions about a deceased applicant.
Check the Status of an Application
We cannot provide the status of a licensure application by phone. After you have submitted all your documentation, please allow 6 weeks before submitting a Contact Us Form to request a status update. Contacting us earlier may extend processing times for applications. During busy times, this time frame may increase. We thank you for your patience and cooperation.
Verify a NYS License Number or Registration Status
- Search our Online Verification Database to find a NYS license number or registration.
Search for Enforcements Actions
- Search Enforcements Actions for any disciplinary information on licensees.
- Browse Enforcement Actions by year and month.
Request a Written Certification or Verification
For more information, visit our website.
Renew a Registration
Information and instructions on renewing a license registration is available here
Retrieve a PIN for Registration Renewal
If you cannot find the PIN that was sent in your registration renewal notice, you can retrieve it with our PIN Retrieval System. You will need to provide your profession, license number, date of birth, and the last 4 digits of your social security number. If you do not have a social security number or need assistance from a representative, you can Chat to retrieve your PIN.
Request Inactive Registration Status
Information on how to inactivate a license registration is available here
Reactivate my Inactive Registration
To reactivate an inactive license registration, submit a Delayed Registration Form available above
Obtain a Receipt for My Transaction
Information on transaction receipts is available here
Request a Photo ID
Information on requesting a photo ID is available here
Obtain a Replacement Registration Certificate or License Parchment
More information on obtaining a replacement registration certificate or license parchment can be found on our website.
Request an Authorization to Test (ATT) or Exam Eligibility
Submit a Contact Us Form to make a request
File a Complaint
Information on filing a complaint is available here
Find Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to frequently asked questions that relate to licensed professions are available here
As a service member of the U.S. military or the spouse of a U.S. military service member apply for a certificate to temporary practice my profession in while I or my spouse is serving in New York State?
Information and instructions on applying for a temporary certification is available here