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NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF THE PROFESSIONS | NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF THE PROFESSIONS

Resource Name:NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF THE PROFESSIONS | NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF THE PROFESSIONS

address

333 East Washington Street, Suite 211, Syracuse, NY 13202

Eligibility

Individuals looking to verify a professional license or file a complaint about professional services regarding one of the following professions https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions-index

Hours

Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM
(518) 473-2998

Voice

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Other | Office of School Personnel Review and Accountability

(315) 428-3287

Fax

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Fax | Syracuse Regional Office

(800) 663-6114

Voice

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Other | Office of Professional Medical Conduct

(315) 471-1835

Voice

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Other | Appellate Division's Attorney Grievance and Disciplinary Committee

Application process

Call or go online for information and services; complaints can be emailed or mailed into the office

Fees

None

Service area

Otsego County, New York Tompkins County, New York Tioga County, New York Oswego County, New York Jefferson County, New York Saint Lawrence County, New York Madison County, New York New York Lewis County, New York Broome County, New York Onondaga County, New York Herkimer County, New York Delaware County, New York Chenango County, New York Cayuga County, New York
Maintains licensing information and permits for most professions in New York State. Investigates and prosecutes professional misconduct in most professions except medicine, teachers, attorneys, and some other occupations. Complaints against medical practitioners (general practitioners, internists, cardiologists, gynecologists, pediatricians, urologists, psychiatrists, surgeons, radiologists, oncologists, anesthesiologists, ophthalmologists, orthopedists, and others) should be directed to the Office of Professional Medical Conduct. Complaints against attorneys should be directed to the Appellate Division's Attorney Grievance and Disciplinary Committee in the county where the lawyer's office is located. Complaints against public school teachers should be directed to the Office of School Personnel Review and Accountability (through the State Education Department). Complaints for other occupations including appearance enhancement (hair dresser, barber, etc), health club services, home inspectors, notary public, and private investigator should be directed to the Department of State Licensing Division.

Last assured

05/21/2026

Providing organization

NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF THE PROFESSIONS
Maintains licensing information and permits for most professions in New York State. Investigates and prosecutes professional misconduct in most professions except medicine, teachers, attorneys, and some other occupations. Complaints against medical practitioners (general practitioners, internists, cardiologists, gynecologists, pediatricians, urologists, psychiatrists, surgeons, radiologists, oncologists, anesthesiologists, ophthalmologists, orthopedists, and others) should be directed to the Office of Professional Medical Conduct. Complaints against attorneys should be directed to the Appellate Division's Attorney Grievance and Disciplinary Committee in the county where the lawyer's office is located. Complaints against public school teachers should be directed to the Office of School Personnel Review and Accountability (through the State Education Department). Complaints for other occupations including appearance enhancement (hair dresser, barber, etc), health club services, home inspectors, notary public, and private investigator should be directed to the Department of State Licensing Division.