Welder License

Welders must be licensed by the Department of Buildings (DOB) to perform structural welding work.

All new welder license applications, reissuances,and renewals must be submitted online in DOB NOW: Licensing.

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Call 311 or 212-NEW-YORK (212-639-9675) for help.

Starting on June 3, 2024, all existing and new DOB NOW users are required to have an NYC.ID account.

Users will complete a one-time process of creating an NYC.ID account
An NYC.ID account is required to access DOB NOW:
- Build
- Safety
- BIS Options
- Licensing
DOB NOW: Inspections and eFiling account registration is not changing and will not require an NYC.ID account

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