Which Airbnb Agent Registration is Right for You?

Airbnb agents are agents who have been licensed to operate an online booking site.
In most states, Airbnb agents can register with the state of NY, but not New York.
If you are an Airbnb agent and want to register in New York, you’ll need to submit a NYS Application and a New York NYS Residency Application.
You can use a template to get started.
Here are some of the options.
AirBnB agent registration A registered agent who has been licensed by the state in which they are registered will have the same rights and responsibilities as a registered agent.
If your local New York State Licensing Agency approves your registration, you can get an application for your New York New York residency.
This is the preferred process for Airbnb agents who want to work in New England.
AirbnB agent application If you live in New Hampshire, you need to apply to the NH Licensing agency for a New Hampshire residency.
In New Hampshire this can be done online by clicking here.
If the application is approved, you must pay a $500 fee and have the agent present at the time of the registration.
You’ll have to wait for your application to be approved by the agency, but if you want to be in New Bedford, it should be approved before you get your application.
NYS agent registration If you want a licensed agent, you will need to be registered with the New York Department of Financial Services (DFS).
You will be required to fill out an online form that you can find at the state website, and will be able to renew your NYS registration at any time.
If an agent is not registered with NYS, you should still follow the same process as above, and submit your NYSF application online.
NYSA agent registration The NYS Licensing Authority has approved the NYS application form, and registered agents can now register with NYSA.
You will need a NYSA license, and you’ll also need to register with your local NYS agency.
The NYSA application form has a few things in common with the NYSA Residency application.
You need to complete the NYSF Application and have your agent present.
You also need a photo ID to get a NYSD application.
If a NYSS agent is registered with another state agency, you don’t need to do anything to get an NYSD license.
If both agencies approve, you are now officially registered as a New Jersey licensed agent.
NYSD agent registration New Jersey residents can register for a NYSI license and renew their NYSD registration.
There are two ways to get this registration: by mail or by mail application.
By mail, you just need to mail the NYSD Residency Licensing Application along with a $1,000 fee to the New Jersey NYSD Licensing office.
If mail application is your preferred option, you won’t need a fee.
By email, you have to submit an application and pay a fee of $50, which will be processed by the NYSE.
You have the option of applying for a fee waiver for this service.
NYSI agent registration is an optional service.
It’s not required to register as an agent in New Jersey, but it does make it easier for New York residents to manage their own online booking sites.
NYSE agent registration For more information about New York licensing agencies, check out our article on the NYSLA.