What This API Does
New York Nurse License Verification
Verify RN, LPN, and APRN licenses issued by the New York State Education Department — Office of the Professions (Nursing). Returns license number, status (active/inactive/expired), issue and expiration dates, and any disciplinary actions on file.
New York Contractor License Verification
Verify general contractor, specialty, and trade licenses managed by the New York Department of State — Division of Licensing Services. Returns license classification, bonding status, insurance info, and current standing.
More New York License Types
Who Uses This API in New York
Healthcare Staffing Agencies
Automate nurse credential verification for New York placements. Reduce manual lookups from hours to seconds across multi-state compliance across neighboring jurisdictions.
Property Management Platforms
Verify contractor licenses before approving maintenance and renovation work on New York properties. Protect against unlicensed operators.
HR & Compliance Teams
Build automated compliance workflows for healthcare systems and construction firms operating across the dense Northeast corridor. Monitor license expirations and get ahead of renewal deadlines.
New York Licensing Authorities
Nursing Licenses
New York State Education Department — Office of the Professions (Nursing)
Governs RN, LPN/LVN, and APRN licensure in New York. Handles initial licensing, renewals, and disciplinary proceedings.
Contractor Licenses
New York Department of State — Division of Licensing Services
Oversees general contractor and specialty trade licensing in New York. Maintains public records of license status, bonds, and complaints.
API Endpoints
POST /nurse/verify
Verify a nursing license in New York
curl -X POST https://license-verify-api-production.up.railway.app/nurse/verify \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "X-RapidAPI-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
-d '{
"name": "Jane Doe",
"state": "NY",
"license_type": "RN"
}'POST /contractor/verify
Verify a contractor license in New York
curl -X POST https://license-verify-api-production.up.railway.app/contractor/verify \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "X-RapidAPI-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
-d '{
"name": "John Smith",
"state": "NY",
"license_type": "General"
}'POST /batch
Verify multiple licenses at once — ideal for New York staffing agencies processing bulk hires
curl -X POST https://license-verify-api-production.up.railway.app/batch \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "X-RapidAPI-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
-d '{
"requests": [
{ "type": "nurse", "name": "Jane Doe", "state": "NY", "license_type": "RN" },
{ "type": "contractor", "name": "John Smith", "state": "NY", "license_type": "General" }
]
}'Example Response
{
"status": "found",
"state": "NY",
"license": {
"name": "Jane Doe",
"license_number": "NY-RN-2024-XXXXX",
"license_type": "Registered Nurse",
"status": "Active",
"issue_date": "2020-06-15",
"expiration_date": "2026-12-31",
"board": "New York State Education Department — Office of the Professions (Nursing)",
"disciplinary_actions": []
}
}Pricing
FAQ — New York License Verification
Which New York license types can I verify?
Nursing: RN, LPN/LVN, APRN. Contractors: General, Specialty (electrical, plumbing, HVAC), and trade-specific classifications regulated by the New York Department of State — Division of Licensing Services.
How current is the New York license data?
Data is sourced from New York's official licensing board databases. Results reflect the latest publicly available records from the New York State Education Department — Office of the Professions (Nursing) and New York Department of State — Division of Licensing Services.
Can I verify licenses across multiple states?
Yes. The same API works for all 50 states. Use the batch endpoint to verify New York licenses alongside any other state in a single request.
Is there a free tier?
Yes — 50 free requests per day. No credit card required. Sign up on RapidAPI to get your key instantly.
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