Registration Information for Contractors and Subcontractors
The information below is for contractors and subcontractors submitting bids or performing construction work on public work projects or private projects covered by Article 8 of the Labor Law. Contractors and subcontractors need to register before submitting any new bids or commencing new work on a covered project on or after December 30, 2024. NYSDOL encourages all contractors and subcontractors to register as soon as possible to obtain a Certificate of Registration to avoid negatively impacting a bidding period or project schedule.
If you are a member of the public looking to view the database, contractor registration data will be available to the public at New York’s Open Data website after December 30, 2024.
How to Register
Everything You Need to Know to Register
Preparing to Register
Before you register, be sure to view the list of materials that are needed for the process. This will help you be prepared to provide the supporting documentation that is required by the online form.
Registering
In order to register, contractors and subcontractors must submit an application to NYSDOL through NYSDOL’s Contractor Registry portal, available through the agency’s Management System for Protecting Worker Rights (MPWR). Here's how:
What Happens Next?
If approved, a Certificate of Registration is valid for two calendar years from the date of registration. Registrations must be renewed at least 90 days before the expiration date of the immediately preceding registration. Contractors and subcontractors will receive a reminder to renew their registration when it is due.
I Still Have Questions
Need More Help?
Check out the frequently asked questions that have been created to provide additional support.
For any additional questions regarding the Contractor Registry process, please reach out to the Bureau of Public Work and Prevailing Wage at 518-457-5589 or send an email to the team.
More About the Bureau of Public Work & Prevailing Wage
The Bureau of Public Work & Prevailing Wage Enforcement at the New York State Department of Labor is responsible for enforcing prevailing wage laws in New York State.
The Bureau of Public Work & Prevailing Wage Enforcement publishes the annual prevailing wage schedule every year on July 1. To find information about the prevailing wage rate for your area, or to find contact information for your local Public Works and Prevailing Wage Enforcement District Office, please visit Bureau of Public Work and Prevailing Wage Enforcement or send an email to [email protected].