Welder License Requirements in New York
License Not RequiredLast verified March 24, 2026
Agency And Exam
Issuing agency: New York Department of State, Division of Licensing Services
Official licensing agency website
Exam provider: Not listed
Reciprocity And License Levels
License levels
Not listed
Reciprocity states
None listed
Notes
New York State does not require a statewide occupational license for general welders. However, New York City requires a Welder License issued by the NYC Department of Buildings for certain welding work (https://www.nyc.gov/site/buildings/index.page). This is a local, not state, requirement. Boiler and pressure vessel welding is regulated by the NYS Department of Labor.