Farm Labor Contractors

Farm Labor Contractors and Growers who Employ Farm Labor Contractors:

Any individual who charges a fee to recruit, transport, supply, hire, or supervise farm or food processing workers on behalf of a third party is a Farm Labor Contractor and must register in New York State.

This may include crew leaders, crew bosses, and supervisors who engage in the aforementioned activities.

Registering as a Farm Labor Contractor in New York State is free. 

Download our Farm Labor Contractor Registration Checklist and Tips document in English, Haitian Creole, and Spanish.

• Registration Guidelines (AL 113.1)
• Enskripsyon Kontraktan Mendèv Agrikòl Eta Nouyòk, LS 113.1 Lis Tchek ak Konsèy (AL 113.1HC)
• Registro de Contratistas de Trabajo Agrícola del Estado de New York, LS 113.1 Listas de verificación y recomendaciones (AL 113.1S)

If you have questions about Farm Labor Contracting please contact Geovanny Trivino 518-457-6162 or by e-mail at [email protected].

For assistance with registration please contact the Permit and Certification Unit at 518-485-1929 or [email protected]

• Application English (LS 113.1)
• Solicitud (LS 113.1S)
• Aplikasyon (LS 113.1HC)

• Fingerprinting Instructions (LS 121)

• Instruccciones para la comprobación de huellas digitales (LS 121S)

• Fingerprinting Guidelines (LS 122)

• Regalas genearles: identificación mediante huellas digitales (LS 122S)

Please see the U.S. Department of Labor's Farm Labor Contractor website for information on federal registration requirements. 

If you are unable to download any of the forms , we can send them to you by e-mail or by mail.

To request a registration packet or for questions, e-mail us at: [email protected] or call 877-466-9757.