Permits, Licenses, and Registrations

To find popular permits, licenses, registrations or certifications, use the links below. See the full listing for each category by clicking on the "More..." link.

Permits, Licenses, Registrations and Certifications

Sporting Licenses & Use of State Land	Fish, Wildlife & Plants	Commercial Fishing & Aquaculture
Hunting Freshwater fishing Saltwater fishing Trapping Back country camping Outdoor recreation guides More sporting/use of state land	Wildlife rehabilitator Collect/possess/sell/wildlife Control nuisance wildlife and plants Stock fish or wildlife More fish, wildlife & plants	Finfish Shellfish Crustaceans Aquaculture and Hatcheries Bait More commercial fishing
Wastewater,Stormwater & Water Withdrawal	Waterways, Coastlines & Wetlands	Drilling & Mining of Mineral Resources
Wastewater treatment Stormwater Withdraw/distribute water Drill a water well More wastewater, stormwater etc.	Culverts, bridges Build/repair a dam/dock/ pond Bulkheads and rip-rap Building, developing Dredge, excavate, fill More waterways, coastlines, etc.	Drill an oil or gas well Plug an oil or gas well Mine minerals/sand & gravel Explore bluestone deposits More drilling and mining
Chemicals, Petroleum & Pesticides	Air	Waste Management, Composting, Recycling
Store petroleum/chemicals Control aquatic weeds Sell or apply pesticides More chemical, petroleum, etc.	Facility permits/ Registrations Small business air permits Dry cleaning More air	Solid waste Hazardous waste Transport waste Composting Electronic waste Radioactive materials More waste management, composting, recycling

Didn't find what you were looking for?

Use the search box in the upper right-hand corner of this page to find a permit, form or application. Be specific for best search results, examples: "build a pond," "renew pesticide certification," "dry cleaner permit."

New businesses may need several permits from DEC and other state agencies. Use the Custom Business Checklist (leaves DEC website) to see which permits may be required.

Check the status of a permit

You can look up the status of certain permits that protect air, water, mineral, and biological resources by using the DEC Permits Applications (DART) search. The Permit Programs web page lists the types of permits that can be searched using DART and has a link to the system.

Get help with the permitting process

• For assistance with permits that help protect air, water, mineral and biological resources, contact your Regional Permit Administrator. The regional permit administrator can help you determine which permits are necessary and walk you through the permitting process.
• For sporting, recreational, temporary and other permits, contact the appropriate DEC division.

Emergency Permits

If you have a situation that threatens life, health, property, or natural resources, see Emergency Authorizations and Storm Recovery Permits.

General Permitting

General Permits are issued for activities that have been determined to have limited impact on the environment. If your activity qualifies for a General Permit, the permitting process is generally quick and simple.

Environmental Permits - What is the Uniform Procedures Act?