The New York State Education Department (“SED”) Office of the Professions (“OP”) is alerting everyone to a vishing scam that has been brought to our attention. Phishing—or “vishing”—scams impersonate SED employees or websites attempting to collect licensure and personal information from the licensee. If you receive an inquiry which you believe to be suspicious do not provide any information. To verify if the inquiry was from OP, contact OP directly using the following contact information. You may report suspicious calls or emails to the Federal Trade Commission.

Section VIII Certificate of Authorization to Provide Engineering/Land Surveying/Geology Services

Section 7210 of New York State Education Law requires that all business entities providing professional engineering, geology, and/or land surveying services in the State of New York obtain a "Certificate of Authorization to provide Engineering and/or Land Surveying Services in New York State" from the State Education Department.

Please submit a completed Certificate of Authorization Form by mail to:

New York State Education Department
Division of Professional Licensing Services
Professional Corporations Unit
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12234-1000
Phone: 518-474-3817 ext. 400

Once the Certificate of Authorization has been issued, the New York State Education Department will automatically send a renewal application to the business entity every three years.