NYS Department of State
Government AdministrationNew York, United States501-1000 Employees
The NYS Department of State, based in Albany, is a state government agency with roots dating back to 1778. Known historically as the Keeper of Records, it maintains traditional duties while administering a broad set of programs that touch business, licensing, and regulatory functions. Its customers include financial institutions, corporations, and attorneys, and it licenses professionals across fields such as real estate, cosmetology, private investigators, and notaries. The department comprises multiple divisions, including Corporations, State Records, the Uniform Commercial Code, Cemeteries, Licensing Services, and Administrative Rules, as well as the Office of Local Government Services overseeing coastal resources, fire prevention, code enforcement, community services, and regional affairs. It also provides administrative support to several other state offices, including the State Commission on Public Integrity, the State Athletic Commission, and the Committee on Open Government, reflecting its role in broader governance.
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