Contact Us
Consumer Complaints
Information on filing a complaint against an institution that we regulate can be found on our How To File a Complaint page.
FOIL Requests
The Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) pertains to the public's right to gain access to government records. Learn more about FOIL on the Department of State's Committee on Open Government website.
Information and instructions for filing a FOIL request with the DFS.
Media Inquiries
If you are a reporter and would like to speak to someone in our Public Affairs office, please call (212) 709-1691. Media inquiries can also be e-mailed to public-affairs@dfs.ny.gov
Request A Speaker
The DFS provides speakers on a variety of financial matters. Please submit the Speaker Request form below in its entirety so that our staff may coordinate your needs with available resources. (For international requests, please contact Public Affairs directly)
Request a Speaker
Employment Opportunities
As a premier financial regulator, the DFS offers exciting and challenging career opportunities and employs a highly experienced and professional staff of accountants, auditors, attorneys, examiners and investigators, among others. Visit our Careers page to learn more.
Healthy New York
Healthy NY assists small business owners in providing employees and their families with health insurance. Sole proprietors and workers whose employers do not provide health insurance may also purchase coverage through Healthy NY.
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Guidebooks and Applications |
1-866-HEALTHY Hotline hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. |
Accessibility |
If you are speech or hearing impaired, please use the TDD/TTY relay in your area to access our toll-free number: 1-866-432-5849 |
Questions about Application Status |
Please contact the insurance company that you applied to. |
Healthy NY Web site |
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Other Healthy NY inquiries |
When e-mailing Healthy NY, please include your county of residence with your regular contact information. |
Legal & Legislative Inquiries
The Office of General Counsel (OGC) is the legal arm of the DFS. The OGC drafts legislation, regulations and circular letters, conducts disciplinary and other hearings, issues legal opinions and renders legal advice to DFS staff. Please include your full mailing address and phone number in all written inquiries, including e-mail.
OGC Phone: (212) 480-5270. Inquiries for the OGC can also be e-mailed to counsel@dfs.ny.gov
Offices & Locations
New York City
Main Office
New York State Department of Financial Services
One State Street
New York, NY 10004-1511
Phone: (212) 709-3500
New York State Department of Financial Services
25 Beaver Street
New York, NY 10004
Phone: (212) 480-6400
Albany
New York State Department of Financial Services
One Commerce Plaza
Albany, NY 12257
Phone: (800) 342-3736
Buffalo
New York State Department of Financial Services
Walter Mahoney Office Bldg
65 Court Street, Room 7
Buffalo, NY 14202
Phone: (716) 847-7618
Mineola
New York State Department of Financial Services
163 Mineola Blvd.
Mineola, NY 11501
Phone (516) 248-5886
Syracuse
New York State Department of Financial Services
333 East Washington Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
Phone: (315) 428-4049
General Inquiries
The Department's main telephone number is (212) 709-3500.
The primary mailing address for DFS is:
New York State Department of Financial Services
One State StreetNew York, NY 10004-1511
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