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Employment Agency License

Permit Information

Permit ID:	DOL-0001	Agency Code:	1400

Agency Name:	Labor, Department of

Permit Name:	Employment Agency License

Permit Description:	Allows qualified persons to operate an employment agency; the placing of employees for a fee. In New York City, this license is issued by the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs.

Application Form:	Application for Employment Agency License
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Form Number/Date:	LS 355 (3/04), LS 361 (4/06), GO 1 (6/98)

Downloadable Application Form:	https://www.labor.ny.gov/formsdocs/wp/ls355.pdf, https://www.labor.ny.gov/formsdocs/wp/LS361.PDF, http://www.labor.ny.gov/formsdocs/wp/GO1.pdf

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Fees and Requirements

Processing

Average Application Processing:	Initial:	60	Days

	Renewal:	10	Days



Common Denial Reasons:	Failure to post bond, Criminal record, Lack of qualifying experience, Illegal premises

Permit Term:	Biennial	Explain:

Renewable:	Yes	How Often:	Every two years

Automatically Sent:	Yes	Explain:	60 days prior to expiration


Grace Period:	Yes	Explain:	60 days

Late Penalty:	Yes	Explain:	Is not permitted to operate until license is obtained

Application Submittal:	Mail, In Person

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