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The Barber Shop Owner or Area Renter License permits a business to own, control or operate a barber shop. Both licenses are issued by the New York State Department of State (NYSDOS).
A Barber Shop Area Renter is a licensed barber who works in a barber shop, but is not employed by the owner.
Barbers also must be licensed as barbers.
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NYS Department of State
Address
123 William Street, 19th Floor
New York NY 10038-3804
123 William Street, 19th Floor
New York NY 10038-3804
Website
http://www.dos.ny.gov/
Email
licensing@dos.ny.gov
Phone
(518) 473-2492
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