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The Department also issues written verification of licensure confirming an individual is licensed in NYS and their registration status. For more information see the Written Certification or Verification of Licensure page. Contact us.
Request Written License Certification or Verification. A license indicates that an individual has met the minimum requirements of the Education Law to enter practice or use a professional title within New York State (NYS).
The Office of Professions considers this information to be a secure, primary source for license verification. Our Verification Search has a new location, please go to this link for all future searches : https://op-prod.nysed.gov/verification-search.
This online search, a service of the State Education Department, permits the public to obtain vital information on the records of more than 1,500,000 licensees in more than 50 professions regulated by the Department, including nearly 900,000 practitoners who are currently registered to practice within the State.
License Verification. Search by name, establishment, license number to verify a professional's license to practice in NYS.
Phishing—or “vishing”—scams impersonate SED employees or websites attempting to collect licensure and personal information from the licensee. If you receive an inquiry which you believe to be suspicious do not provide any information. To verify if the inquiry was from OP, contact OP directly using the following contact information.
DLS develops and administers examinations, approves curriculum and instructors, processes license applications, investigates consumer complaints and conducts state initiated inspections. The Division is also responsible for the authentication of public documents for use in other countries.
