What This API Does

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New York Plumber License Verification

Verify master plumber, journeyman, and plumbing contractor licenses regulated by the New York City Department of Buildings — Plumbing Licensing. Returns license classification, active status, bond and insurance details, and any violations.

Who Uses This API in New York

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General Contractors

Verify plumbing sub-contractor licenses for New York projects. Ensure proper credentials before assigning plumbing work.

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Home Service Platforms

Validate plumber credentials in real-time for New York service bookings. Build trust by showing verified license status to homeowners.

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Insurance Underwriters

Confirm plumbing contractor licensure in New York before issuing liability policies. Monitor license expirations across your portfolio.

New York Plumber Licensing Authority

Plumber Licenses

New York City Department of Buildings — Plumbing Licensing

Governs Master Plumber, Journeyman Plumber, Plumbing Contractor licensure in New York. Handles initial licensing, renewals, and disciplinary proceedings.

More New York License Types

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API Endpoints

POST /plumber/verify

Verify a plumber license in New York

curl -X POST https://license-verify-api-production.up.railway.app/plumber/verify \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-RapidAPI-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "name": "Robert Wilson",
    "state": "NY",
    "license_type": "Master Plumber"
  }'

POST /batch

Verify multiple plumber licenses at once

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": "plumber", "name": "Robert Wilson", "state": "NY", "license_type": "Master Plumber" },
      { "type": "plumber", "name": "Alice Brown", "state": "NY", "license_type": "Journeyman Plumber" }
    ]
  }'

Example Response

{
  "status": "found",
  "state": "NY",
  "license": {
    "name": "Robert Wilson",
    "license_number": "NY-PLMB-2024-XXXXX",
    "license_type": "Master Plumber",
    "status": "Active",
    "issue_date": "2020-06-15",
    "expiration_date": "2026-12-31",
    "board": "New York City Department of Buildings — Plumbing Licensing",
    "disciplinary_actions": []
  }
}

Pricing

Free

$0

50 requests/day

Pro

$9.99

1,000 requests/mo

Ultra

$29.99

5,000 requests/mo

Mega

$99.99

25,000 requests/mo

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FAQ — New York Plumber License Verification

Which New York plumber license types can I verify?

Master Plumber, Journeyman Plumber, Apprentice, and Plumbing Contractor licenses regulated by the New York City Department of Buildings — Plumbing Licensing.

Can I verify plumbing contractor bonds?

Yes — the API returns bond amount and surety details for New York plumbing contractors where the state requires bonding.

Can I verify licenses across multiple states?

Yes. The same API works for all 50 states. Use the batch endpoint to verify New York plumber 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.

Plumber License Verification API
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