Chef License Requirements in New York
License Not RequiredLast verified March 24, 2026
Agency And Exam
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Exam provider: Not listed
Reciprocity And License Levels
License levels
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Reciprocity states
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Notes
New York does not require a statewide occupational license for chefs or cooks. Food establishments are regulated by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (locally), but no individual state-level chef license is mandated.