diff --git a/docs-chef-io/content/workstation/ctl_chef.md b/docs-chef-io/content/workstation/ctl_chef.md
index 6ecb9fe6d..4fa5da536 100644
--- a/docs-chef-io/content/workstation/ctl_chef.md
+++ b/docs-chef-io/content/workstation/ctl_chef.md
@@ -24,7 +24,10 @@ The chef executable is a command-line tool that does the following:
 
 {{< note >}}
 
-By default, the cookbook cache is located in `~/.chef-workstation` on macOS and Linux, and in `%LOCALAPPDATA%\chef-workstation` on Windows.
+1. To run chef commands in Chef Workstation, you need an active license installed on the system. Please refer to the license command
+[documentation](/workstation/ctl_chef/#chef-license) or run `chef license --help` to know more.
+
+1. By default, the cookbook cache is located in `~/.chef-workstation` on macOS and Linux, and in `%LOCALAPPDATA%\chef-workstation` on Windows.
 On macOS or Linux, set the desired location of the cache directory by setting the `CHEF_WORKSTATION_HOME`
 environment variable in your `.bashrc` or `zshrc` file. For example, `CHEF_WORKSTATION_HOME="~/.workstation"`.
 On Windows, use the `setx` [command](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/setx)
@@ -777,6 +780,22 @@ This subcommand has the following options:
 
 None.
 
+## chef license
+
+{{% chef-workstation/ctl_chef_license %}}
+
+### Syntax
+
+{{% chef-workstation/ctl_chef_license_syntax %}}
+
+### Options
+
+{{% chef-workstation/ctl_chef_license_options %}}
+
+### Examples
+
+None.
+
 ## chef report cookbooks
 
 Use the `chef report cookbooks` subcommand to generate a cookbook-oriented report for your Chef Infra environment.
diff --git a/docs-chef-io/content/workstation/knife_setup.md b/docs-chef-io/content/workstation/knife_setup.md
index 3a3bd6f45..0ec380bfe 100644
--- a/docs-chef-io/content/workstation/knife_setup.md
+++ b/docs-chef-io/content/workstation/knife_setup.md
@@ -154,6 +154,11 @@ In a script for Windows, use: `%USERPROFILE%\chef-repo\.chef`.
 Use `knife configure` command to generate your initial `config.rb` file in your home directory.
 See [knife configure](/workstation/knife_configure/) for details.
 
+## License Prerequisite
+
+To run knife commands in Chef Workstation, you need an active license installed on the system. Please refer to the license command
+[documentation](/workstation/ctl_chef/#chef-license) or run `chef license --help` to know more.
+
 ## Setting Your Text Editor
 
 Some knife commands, such as `knife data bag edit`, require that information be edited as JSON data using a text editor. For example, the following command:
diff --git a/docs-chef-io/layouts/shortcodes/chef-workstation/ctl_chef_license.md b/docs-chef-io/layouts/shortcodes/chef-workstation/ctl_chef_license.md
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..8e889c7f5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs-chef-io/layouts/shortcodes/chef-workstation/ctl_chef_license.md
@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+Use the `chef license` subcommand to update license information on the
+system or to display the already installed license(s). Chef Workstation
+requires an active license to allow execution of `chef` and `knife` commands.
+More information on Chef licensing can be obtained in
+[About Chef Licenses](/chef_license/) page.
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diff --git a/docs-chef-io/layouts/shortcodes/chef-workstation/ctl_chef_license_options.md b/docs-chef-io/layouts/shortcodes/chef-workstation/ctl_chef_license_options.md
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..cebbf69ce
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs-chef-io/layouts/shortcodes/chef-workstation/ctl_chef_license_options.md
@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+This subcommand has the following options:
+
+`--chef-license-key LICENSE`
+
+:   Add a new license key to accept and store in the system
+
+`-h`, `--help`
+
+:   Show help for the command.
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diff --git a/docs-chef-io/layouts/shortcodes/chef-workstation/ctl_chef_license_syntax.md b/docs-chef-io/layouts/shortcodes/chef-workstation/ctl_chef_license_syntax.md
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..fc97f7b74
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs-chef-io/layouts/shortcodes/chef-workstation/ctl_chef_license_syntax.md
@@ -0,0 +1,23 @@
+This subcommand has the following syntax:
+
+```bash
+chef license
+```
+
+Run this command to display a summary of license(s) installed
+on the system. If no licenses are detected, the command will 
+prompt the user for license information.
+
+```bash
+chef license add
+```
+
+Run this command to create & install a Free/ Trial license or
+install a Commercial license on the system.
+
+```bash
+chef license list
+```
+
+Run this command to list details of the license(s) installed
+on the system.