Section 7210 of New York State Education Law requires that all professional practice entities providing Professional Engineering, Geology, and/or Land Surveying services in the State of New York obtain a "Certificate of Authorization to provide Engineering and/or Land Surveying Services in New York State" from the State Education Department.
A professional practice entity cannot obtain a Certificate of Authorization to provide Professional Engineering, Geology and/or Land Surveying services until entity is registered with the New York State Education Department (NYSED). To file a new entity please click here.
Please submit a completed Certificate of Authorization Form by mail to:
New York State Education Department
Division of Professional Licensing Services
Professional Corporations Unit
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12234-1000
Phone: 518-474-3817 ext. 400
Once the Certificate of Authorization has been issued, the New York State Education Department will automatically send a renewal application to the professional practice entity every three years.