Dealer in Products for the Disabled License

The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) offers a license for dealing in products for the disabled. This license is needed if you sell, rent, fix or adjust any device for the disabled. This covers braces, crutches and wheelchairs.

• You need a business certificate: This is based on your business's legal structure. You do not need to submit this document with your application, but the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) may ask for it.

  • If you are a sole proprietor using a different name: You must have a Business/Assumed Name Certificate.
  • If you are part of a partnership: You need a Partnership Certificate. You may also need an Assumed Name Certificate.

• If you are part of a Corporations, Limited Partnerships, Limited Liability Company (LLC), or Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP): You must register and stay active with the New York State Division of Corporations. You can check your application status at www.dos.ny.gov/corps.

• You need to complete the basic license application: You need to fill out the Basic License Application PDF. It needs:

  • Business information, including identification numbers (EIN, SSN or ITIN)
  • Contact information for the business location and owner
  • History of criminal or civil charges against owners, partners, shareholders and officers
  • Any DCWP license history for individuals named on the application and their relatives

• You must provide your sales tax identification details:

  • You need to provide your New York State Sales Tax Identification Number or Certificate of Authority Application Confirmation Number.

• If someone else will prepare and submit the application: You need to fill out the
  Granting Authority to Act Affirmation (PDF).

• You need to pay the permit fees: The fee details are as follows:

  • $200 license fee for new applications from March 16 of odd-numbered years to September 15 of odd-numbered years
  • $150 license fee for new applications from September 16 of odd-numbered years to March 15 of even-numbered years
  • $100 license fee for new applications from March 16 of even-numbered years to September 15 of even-numbered years
  • $50 license fee for new applications from September 16 of even-numbered years to March 15 of odd-numbered years
  • You need to pay a nonrefundable 2 percent convenience fee for credit card payments
  • $200 fee for license renewal

• You can pay the fees by:

  • Check payable to NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, accepted only for in-person submissions
  • Money order payable to NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, accepted only for in-person submissions
  • Credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover)

• Notification by mail: Two weeks after the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) gets all your papers, they will send a letter. The letter will have the following details:

  • If your application is approved: DCWP will send you a license.
  • If your application needs more information: The letter will explain what documents to send. Your application will be denied If you do not send the documents within 10 days.
  • If your application is denied: DCWP will provide you with the reason. They will ask you to apply again.

• License validity: Licenses are valid up to two years. They expire on March 15 of odd-numbered years.

• Informing DCWP of changes:

  • If any information in your approved application changes, you must inform the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP).

  • You can call 311 or visit the DCWP Licensing Center. It is good to call 311 to check if you need to visit a center for any specific change.

  • You can only visit the Licensing Center if you have a disability and need to make an in-person visit. You can read this flyer to learn how to make an appointment.

• Follow all laws and rules: You must follow all New York City laws and rules, including the Consumer Protection Law and Rules. You can review the Public Access Portal.

• Review the requirements: You must review and gather all materials before selecting Apply Online. You will need a registered account with the City of New York to submit an online application.

• Submit online: You must print the confirmation page after submitting. It will list the additional steps and materials required to complete the application. You must submit these materials within five business days if they were not uploaded online.Steps to apply in person

• Complete the required forms: You must complete the forms and gather all necessary documents.
• Schedule an appointment:
  You can only visit the Licensing Center if you have a disability and need to make an in-person visit. You can read this flyer to learn how to make an appointment.

• To renew your application: Select Renew Online. DCWP will mail you a renewal application and instructions before your license expires. To keep operating, you must send your renewal application at least 15 days before your license expires

• To renew your application: DCWP will mail a renewal application and instructions before your license expires:

  • To keep operating, you must send your renewal application, required documents and fees at least 15 days before your license expires.

  • You can only visit the Licensing Center if you have a disability and need to make an in-person visit. You can read this flyer to learn how to make an appointment.

• To renew your application: DCWP will mail a renewal application and instructions before your license expires:

  • To keep operating, you must send your renewal application, required documents and fees at least 15 days before your license expires.

  • You can mail these materials using the orange return envelope to the DCWP Licensing Center.

  • Contact information: The address and email information for DCWP Licensing Center are as follows:
    
    NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)
    Licensing Center
    42 Broadway
    New York, NY 10004
    Email: onlineappsdocs@dcwp.nyc.gov