Active Duty Benefits

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Licensing Benefits

Waiver of Professional Continuing Education Requirements and Extension of Professional Licenses.
Any professional license, certificate, or registration that expires while the holder is engaged in active military service shall be automatically extended for the period of active service plus 12 months after the end of the service. Applies to federal and state active duty, other than for training.POC: Appropriate licensing authority.

Extension of Certification for Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Other First Responders.
Certifications for EMTs, advanced EMTs and certified first responders who have been ordered to active military duty, other than for training, may be extended by the Department of Health. The period of extended certification is the entire period of active duty, plus 12 months. Applies to state and federal active duty, other than for training.POC: NYS Department of Health at 518-473-8600.

Waiver of Professional Licensing Benefit Clarification.
When military service is partially within a licensing, registration or certification period, applicable continuing education requirements shall be reduced proportionately so that the individual is not required to complete those requirements while in military service. This shall not apply to limited permits or other credentials issued for a period of two months or less and shall not extend the terms of a limited permit that expires for reasons other then the passage of time.POC: Appropriate Licensing Authority.

Extension of Driver's Licenses and Motor Vehicle Registrations.
Driver's licenses and motor vehicle registrations that would otherwise expire during period of active duty may be extended. Applies to federal or state active duty relating to the war on terrorism.http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/armedforces.htm or NYS Division of Motor Vehicles at (upstate) 800-225-5368 or (downstate) 800-342-5368.

Free Hunting and Fishing Licenses.
Free hunting and fishing licenses may be issued to all active (e.g., drilling) New York resident members of the state organized militia or the reserve components of the U.S. Armed Forces.POC: New York State Department of Conservation, Sporting License Help Line at (866) 472-4332 or at www.dec.state.ny.us