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A Welder License is required to perform structural welding work in New York City. This license is issued by the Department of Buildings.
In order to receive this license, you must either have certifications from the American Welding Society or the New York State Department of Transportation. Applicants are also subject to a background investigation.
Contact the Department of Buildings for more information.
Additional resources
NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)
Address
Licensing Division
280 Broadway, 6th Floor
New York NY 10007
Licensing Division
280 Broadway, 6th Floor
New York NY 10007
Website
http://www.nyc.gov/buildings
Phone
(212) 393-2259
For further assistance, please call 311 and ask for: Licensing Unit.
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