What is the difference between “licensure” and “registration”?
When an individual successfully completes the licensure requirements they are awarded a professional license. The license is valid for life unless it is surrendered or revoked following disciplinary action by the Board of Regents. Professional engineers and land surveyors in New York must register with the State Education Department every three years to practice their profession, pursuant to Commissioner’s Regulations part 59.8.
For the 48 professions regulated by the State Education Department, one is licensed for life unless that license is revoked or suspended by the Board of Regents. In order to practice, however, one must be registered with the Department. In nursing, registration is required every three years. The Department typically sends out a renewal request four months before the beginning of the new renewal cycle. However, you are responsible for renewing your registration even if you do not receive an automatic renewal form. See Online Registration Renewal and Professional Photo ID Requests for more information.
