New York

State Contact Information & FAQ

Contact Information

Mailing Address

New York Department of Financial Services
One State Street
New York, NY 10004-1511
United States

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The licensee must submit a letter in writing requesting cancellation of the license(s); the license(s) must be returned with the request.  If the license is not in the licensee's possession, the licensee must clearly state this in the letter.   You can obtain a letter of clearance from Letters of Clearance   

Online printing information can be found by going to NIPR's license print page and selecting the state.

  • PSI
  • (800)733-9267

  • 2 years

  • You must submit documentation to our Department to verify the name change, along with your original license.

  • You must submit documentation to our Department to verify the name change, along with your original license.   NAME CHANGES FOR ENTITIES MUST INCLUDE AMENDED FILING RECEIPTS OR BUSINESS CERTIFICATES AND THE RETURN OF ALL LICENSES IN THE PREVIOUS NAME.

  • DRLP can be added at time of renewal.  Outside of renewal, a supplemental application must be completed and submitted.  Supplemental applications and instructions can be found on the Department's website at:  
  • Licensing Application Forms and Class Information

  • To report a change in an officer or directors of a licensed entity, a letter must be submitted providing a list of all changes.  If a new sublicensee is being added, a supplemental application must be completed and submitted.  Supplemental applications and instructions can be found on the Department's website at
  • Licensing Application Forms and Class Information

  • If you are currently licensed in both states, you can change your address on our website and select New York as your home state.
  • To access the Online Producer Services applications, please select this link: https://myportal.dfs.ny.gov/nylinxext/ , OR submit an address change form along with a written statement to switch the home state to New York.

IdentoGO Live Scan Fingerprinting

DFS uses IdentoGO for live scan fingerprinting services. 

New York State Authorized IdentoGO Locations

Only New York State Authorized IdentoGO Centers may be used. Not all IdentoGO sites are authorized for use.

Use the IdentoGO website to locate a New York State Authorized IdentoGO enrollment center

  • Enter the correct Service Code (see below) for your license type and hit 'Go'.
  • At the top of the screen you will see the service code you entered and the name of the associated license. Make sure it is correct.
  • Select 'Locate an Enrollment Center'. You can search for a New York State Authorized IdentoGO Center by using current location, postal code, city and state, or airport code.

Appointment Scheduling

Appointment scheduling via the IdentoGO website is available at all times. Appointment scheduling via phone is available from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

To schedule an appointment for fingerprinting, note your Service Code (see below) and go to the IdentoGO website or call IdentoGO at (877) 472-6915.

Identification

To avoid rejection, please make sure your personal information is consistent across all ID documents.

Fees

You will pay a fingerprinting fee at the IdentoGO Center at the time of your appointment. If fingerprinting is done at a New York authorized IdentoGO Center located outside of New York State, an additional and separate fee will be charged.

If you enroll under the wrong service code your prints cannot be used and you will need to enroll again and incur additional costs.

Receipts

At the IdentoGO Center, your ID documents will be reviewed, fingerprints will be taken, and your photo will be taken.

You will be given two receipts indicating your name, fingerprinting location, date and time, fee paid and reason for fingerprinting. You must submit/attach one receipt to DFS with your application, submission or biographical affidavit as proof of fingerprinting. Retain the other copy for your records.