• our physical and mental health
  
  
• the safety and integrity of our buildings, bridges, and other features of the built environment;
  
  
• the accuracy of financial and court records, and much more.

Earning a professional license takes hard work and dedication, but the personal and professional rewards are great. New York’s licensed professionals make a difference!

Other Professions and Occupations:

• Teacher certification: visit the Pathways to Certification page maintained by the Department's Office of Higher Education.
  
  
• Visit the State Department of Labor for a comprehensive list of all State-licensed occupations.