NYS Department of Labor Certificate of Registration Required for Contractors and Subcontractors

December 13, 2024

Effective December 30, 2024, contractors and subcontractors in New York City who are submitting bids or performing construction work on public projects must provide a copy of their Certificate of Registration from the New York State Department of Labor (DOL). This new mandate ensures compliance with the recently enacted New York State legislation, Section 220-I of the Labor Law.

How to Register:

• Compile all required materials for registration.
• Submit your application via the DOL's Contractor Registry portal.
• Acquire your Certificate of Registration.

For more information on DOL's registration process and access to the registration portal, please visit the Public Work Contractor and Subcontractor Registry.

DOL encourages all contractors and subcontractors to register as soon as possible to obtain a Certificate of Registration to avoid negatively impacting a bidding period or project schedule.