CONSUMER ALERT
A law exists that requires ALL security and fire alarm installation, service and maintenance companies to be licensed. Provisions of this law require education, fingerprinting and background checks to protect you, the consumer, from fraud and criminal deception.
New York State Department of State
Division of Licensing Services
State Department of State Division of Licensing Services
84 Holland Avenue Albany, NY 12208-3490
Web site: www.dos.state.ny.us
George E. Pataki, Governor ● Randy A. Daniels, Secretary of State
Business of Installing, Servicing or Maintaining
Security or Fire Alarm Systems
(General Business Law, Article 6D)
Article 6D General Business Law
The law administered by the NYS Department of State, Division of Licensing Services is Article 6D of the General Business Law, Business of Installing, Servicing or Maintaining Security or Fire Alarm Systems. The general qualifications for an individual to obtain a license is completion of an education program approved by the Department of State and
passing a written exam. Once you have met these qualifications, a criminal fingerprint check is done through the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services.
License and Identification Requirement
Any licensed company that operates in your neighborhood is required by the Department of State to prominently display their license number in their place of business. In addition, all installers, technicians and alarm maintenance personnel must carry an identification card at all times. You have the right, and we encourage you, to ask to see their license. You can also verify a license by contacting the Department of State, Division of Licensing Services.
How to Verify a License with New York State
There are two ways to verify the license of an individual or company through the
Department of State, Division of Licensing Services.
Phone: (518) 474-4429
Web site: www.dos.state.ny.us