What's New?
On January 28, 2010, the Department issued a decision regarding the use of laser devices by appearance enhancement licensees. This decision held that laser and non-ablative radio-frequency procedures, including Thermage, are the practice of medicine and beyond the scope of practice for appearance enhancement licensees. The Department is currently exploring regulations which would permit the use of laser treatments by appearance enhancement licensees under limited situations.
Information about any regulations which are ultimately considered will be posted on the Department’s website. Until such time as such regulations are adopted, appearance enhancement licensees should be warned that the use of laser and non-ablative radio-frequency procedures is prohibited and that offering such procedures could result in the loss of your license and other penalties.
A copy of the hearing determination may be found at the following link:
Aurora Decision
Electronic Fingerprinting available for:
- Security Guards
- Armored Car Carriers
- Armored Car Guards
- Private Investigators
- Watch Guard or Patrol Agencies
- Bail Enforcement Agents
- Coin Processors
- Document Destruction Contractor (Available August 31, 2009)
- Security or Fire Alarm Installer (Available August 31, 2009)
Forms
Additional forms specific to an Occupation are available here.
- Request for Certification/Certified Copies of Records (pdf)
- Credit Card Authorization Form - 1/04 (pdf)
- Request for List of Licensees (pdf)
- Examination Review Request (pdf)
Preliminary Statement of Complaint: The Department of State is committed to maintaining the integrity and competence of the licensees within its jurisdiction. Should a member of the public believe that a licensee has acted in an untrustworthy or incompetent manner, he or she may file a complaint with the Department's Division of Licensing Services. The complaint will be reviewed and an investigation will be commenced to determine whether the licensee should be disciplined. Both the licensee and the complainant are kept apprised of the proceedings.
A licensee who is found to be in violation of the law is subject to reprimand,
fine, suspension or revocation.
Download Complaint Form To request the complaint form by phone, please call (212) 417-5790.
Also, see Legal Memorandum LI02: The Department of State Licensing Complaint Resolution Process.
