New York Launches 'Click to Renew' Licensing Platform: Renewals Cut From 45 Minutes to Under 4 for 300,000+ Licensees
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced in Albany on November 12 the launch of Click to Renew, a first-in-the-nation, mobile-first platform that streamlines professional license renewals, initially covering barbers, cosmetologists, nail specialists, estheticians and natural hair stylists and benefiting more than 300,000 license holders across New York State.
The platform is operated by the New York State Department of State, which eliminated 22 redundant steps. The average renewal time has fallen from more than 45 minutes to under four minutes, a 91 percent reduction. Nearly 5,000 people completed renewals during the platform's soft launch beginning in October.
The governor's office said Click to Renew is part of a broader effort to cut red tape for small businesses in New York, with additional license categories to be added to the tool. (Source: Office of the Governor of New York)
Source: Office of the Governor of New York
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