NY.gov Portal State Agency Listing Search all of NY.gov
Online Permit Assistance and Licensing
 
 
 
Federal I.D. Number (FEIN)
 
 
 
NYS Agency Login
 
 
 
 Business Type Search
 
 
 
 
      Investment Adviser Registration
 
Hide details for Permit InformationPermit Information
Permit ID: LAW-0002 Agency Code: 0300
 
Agency Name: Law, Department of
 
Permit Name: Investment Adviser Registration
 
Permit Description: An investment adviser is any person who, for compensation, engages in the business of advising clients either directly or through publications or writings within or from New York as to the value of securities; as to the advisability of investing in, purchasing, or selling or holding securities; or issues or produces analyses or reports concerning securities to clients. In New York, investment advisers with more than five clients in the New York must register as an investment adviser. New York accepts online filing through the Investment Adviser Registration Depository at www.iard.com.
 
Application Form: Uniform Application for Investment Adviser Registration
.
Form Number/Date: Form ADV/SEC 1707 (4/7/06)
 
Downloadable Application Form: http://www.oag.state.ny.us/bureaus/investor_protection/investors/forms/cover.pdf, http://www.oag.state.ny.us/bureaus/investor_protection/investors/forms/Form%20ADV-Part%201A.pdf, http://www.oag.state.ny.us/bureaus/investor_protection/investors/forms/Form%20ADV-Part%201B.pdf, http://www.oag.state.ny.us/bureaus/investor_protection/investors/forms/Form%20ADV-Part%202.pdf, http://www.oag.state.ny.us/bureaus/investor_protection/investors/forms/Form%20ADV-Execution%20Page.pdf
 
Apply Online: NY Initial Registration - Not Available; SEC Initial Registration - Available at http://www.sec.gov/iard

Hide details for AuthorityAuthority
Statutory Authority: NYS General Business Law, Article 23A
 
Regulatory Authority: 13 NYCRR, Part 11
 
Federal Authority:
None
 
Category of Business
Regulated by Permit:
Finance & Insurance & Real Estate

Hide details for Fees and RequirementsFees and Requirements
Fees: Type                                                     Amount                  Returnable
1. Application                 $200.00            Yes
Comments: None

2. Renewal                     $200.00            Yes
Comments: None

Fee Payment Options: Personal Check, Postal Money Order
 
Comments: Made payable to the NYS Department of Law.
 
Additional
Documentation:
1. Project Description
Always Required

2. Financial Information
Always Required

3. Formal Educational Information
Always Required

4. Personal Background Information
Always Required
 
Comments:
 
Supplemental Permits:
 
None
 
Comments:
 
Special Requirements: None
 
Comments:
 
Additional Information: None
 
Comments:

Show details for ProcessingProcessing
Hide details for ProcessingLicensing/Application Inquiries
Agency: NYS Department of Law
 
Address: Investment Protection Bureau
Investment Advisory Unit
120 Broadway, 23rd Floor
New York, NY 10271
 
Phone: (212) 416-8285
 
Other Sources
for Applications:
Agency Website
 
Agency Website: http://www.ag.ny.gov
 
 
 
OPAL Home  Choose Business Type  Permits by Agency  Online Applications  Application Status  Keyword Search  Frequently Asked Questions  Contact Us  Resources for Business