Form LIC2 at a glance
What it is: LIC2 is the License Application.
Who signs: Print your Name and add your Signature. Notarization has a Notary Signature and a Notary Seal.
A filled-in Form LIC2 example: a master plumber renews a license

How to fill out Form LIC2, box by box
1. Application Type and 2. License Number
3. License Type

Under 3. LICENSE TYPE, mark Elevator, Engineer, Hoisting Machine Operator, Master Plumber, Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor, Concrete Safety Manager, Construction Superintendent, Oil Burning Equipment Installer, Rigger, Sign Hanger or Site Safety.
Under Elevator, the form lists Director, Co-Director, Inspector, Technician, Limited Technician and Helper.
4. Applicant Information
5A. Primary Business Information and 6. License Use

5A. PRIMARY BUSINESS INFORMATION is required for all applications: enter Business Name, Business Address, City, State, Zip, Email and Business Phone.
For 6. LICENSE USE (choose one), mark Individual/Sole-Proprietor, on behalf of a Corporation, on behalf of a Partnership or on behalf of a City Agency.
5B. Secondary Business Information and 7. City Employee?
8. Partner & Officer Information
8. PARTNER & OFFICER INFORMATION: you must list all partners or officers.
For each partner or officer, enter Name, Phone No., License No., % Control, Title(s), Address, City, State and Zip.
9. Licensing History
9. LICENSING HISTORY: List all licenses, certifications, or registrations issued to you, by any City or State, with the NAME, TYPE, LIC/CERT/REGISTRATION NO., CURRENT STATUS and EXPIRATION DATE of each.
Mark Yes or No for Do you have a valid driver's license? and enter the Driver's License No. and State.
10. Comments
If Yes to any of the following two questions, indicate the type of license/certification/registration with additional details in Section 10 COMMENTS.
Have any licenses or privileges granted to you or your associated business(es) by the NYC Department of Buildings or any other government entity ever been rescinded, revoked, surrendered, suspended, otherwise disciplined, or have you or your related business(es) ever been disqualified from performing inspections? Mark Yes or No.
Have any license application(s) ever been denied to you by DOB or any other government entity? Mark Yes or No.
11. Convictions & Fines
In 11. CONVICTIONS & FINES, if you answer Yes to any of these questions, you must complete and attach form LIC34.
Have you ever been convicted or pled guilty to an offense anywhere (an offense is defined as a violation, misdemeanor or felony)? For renewal applicants, were you convicted since your last renewal? Mark Yes or No.
Do you owe any penalties to the City of New York? Mark Yes or No.
Does any company or business you have been associated with under your Department-issued license owe any fines, penalties or fees to the City of New York that were incurred during your association with that company or business? Mark Yes or No.
12. Statements & Signatures
In 12. STATEMENTS & SIGNATURES, as a condition of being granted a license, you attest that you comply with all New York City Administrative Code and Department rules, regulations, and directives governing how licensees conduct their specific trade.
It is unlawful to make a false statement to the Department; or to give to a City employee, or for a City employee to accept, any benefit, monetary or otherwise, either as a gratuity for properly performing the job or in exchange for special consideration.
Such actions are punishable by imprisonment, fine and/or loss of license.
In the event of an accident that involves your actions undertaken in connection with your license, the Administrative Code requires that you cooperate with any investigation and failure to do so may result in immediate suspension, revocation or other disciplinary action.
Notarization has State of New York, County of:, Sworn to or affirmed under penalty of perjury, Date, Notary Signature and Notary Seal.
More rules for Form LIC2
The form must be typewritten.
Common questions about Form LIC2
Who signs it?
Print your Name and add your Signature. Notarization has a Notary Signature and a Notary Seal.
Sources
[1] Form LIC2 (Rev. 05/25), License Application, NYC Department of Buildings (the Official source link on this page).



