New York Telemarketer Registration
Licensing, bonding, and registration requirements for telemarketers operating in New York
You must register before making your first call in New York.
Business Registration
Individual Registration
Bond Requirements
A surety bond protects consumers against fraud or failure to deliver. The bond must typically be maintained for the duration of your registration and one to two years after cessation of business in the state.
Required Documents
Business
- ✓Bond/fee exemption available for businesses licensed, registered, chartered, certified, or incorporated with any state or federal agency — must submit proof,Out-of-state telemarketer exemption has been repealed — all telemarketers targeting NY consumers must register regardless of location,Submit applications to: NYS Department of State, Division of Licensing Services, PO Box 22001, Albany NY 12201-2001,Operating without registration while conducting telemarketing in NY is a violation subject to enforcement by DOS and AG
- ✓Completed telemarketer business registration application (Form 1537-f),Nonrefundable $500 application fee (check, money order, or credit card),$25,000 surety bond, certificate of deposit, or letter of credit payable for benefit of injured customers,Business name, address, and principal contact information,Names and addresses of all controlling persons,List of all telephone numbers used for telemarketing operations,Description of goods or services offered via telemarketing
Additional Notes
Must register with the New York Department of State before making telemarketing calls to NY consumers. $500 nonrefundable application fee and $25,000 surety bond (or CD/letter of credit). Registration valid for two years. The out-of-state exemption was repealed — if you are calling NY consumers from any location, you must register. Businesses already licensed with a state or federal agency can claim exemption from the fee and bond (but must still register and submit proof of licensure). The Department of State actively enforces registration requirements and has issued consent orders with five-figure penalties against unregistered telemarketers.
New York does NOT require individual telephone solicitors/salespersons to register separately with the Department of State. Only the telemarketing business entity must register under GBL § 399-pp. This differs from states like Florida which require both company and individual salesperson registration. However, individual telemarketers must comply with all NY telemarketing laws — calling hours, disclosure requirements, DNC compliance — and violations by individual employees can result in enforcement against both the individual and their employer.
Apply Before Your First Call
Operating as an unregistered telemarketer in New York is a separate violation from consent or calling-hours violations. You can be penalized $2,000 per call even if every other aspect of your operation is compliant.
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