Industrial Laundry License

A business needs an Industrial Laundry License if it provides laundry services to other businesses like hotels, hospitals, restaurants, gyms and retail laundries, or runs a laundry service in connection with any commercial business, such as a hotel, restaurant or gym.

The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) gives this license.

"Laundry services" means washing, drying, starching or ironing clothes for money. It does not include dry cleaning.

The following do not need an Industrial Laundry license:

• Laundry facilities in any hospital
• Laundry facilities in any home used only by the people who live there

• Get the right business certificate: You need a Business Certificate based on your business's legal structure. You do not need to submit this document with your application, but DCWP may ask for it.

  • Sole proprietors using a different name need a Business/Assumed Name Certificate
  • Partnerships need a Partnership Certificate and, if needed, an Assumed Name Certificate
  • Corporations, Limited Partnerships, Limited Liability Companies or Limited Liability Partnerships must register with the New York State Division of Corporations. Check your status at www.dos.ny.gov/corps.

• Complete the basic license application: Fill out the Basic License Application with your business information, identification numbers, contact details and history of any charges or licenses.
  Download Basic License Application (PDF)

• Complete the industrial laundry self-certification: The owner must fill out the Self-Certification. If you offer delivery services, complete the Vehicle and Delivery Information section.
  Download Industrial Laundry Self-Certification (PDF)

• Provide sales tax identification number: Include your New York State Sales Tax Identification Number or Certificate of Authority Application Confirmation Number on the Basic License Application.
  Learn more about sales tax vendor registration.

• Submit a surety bond: Provide a copy of your business's Surety Bond, naming the City of New York as Obligee. The bond amount depends on the number of employees:

  • 0 to 25 employees: $500
  • 26 to 50 employees: $1,500
  • 51 to 75 employees: $2,500
  • 76 to 125 employees: $3,000
  • 126 or more employees: $5,000
    View list of bonding companies (PDF)

• Provide proof of workers' compensation insurance: Acceptable proofs include:

  • C-105.2 - Certificate of Workers' Compensation Insurance
  • U-26.3 - State Insurance Fund Certificate of Workers' Compensation Insurance
  • Equivalent form used by the New York State Workers' Compensation Board
    If not required by law, submit form CE-200 - Certificate of Attestation of Exemption

• Provide proof of disability benefits insurance: Acceptable proofs include:

  • DB-120.1 - Certificate of Insurance Coverage under the NYS Disability Benefits Law
  • Equivalent form used by the New York State Workers' Compensation Board
    If not required by law, submit form CE-200 - Certificate of Attestation of Exemption

• Provide proof of commercial general liability insurance: Your Certificate of Insurance must:

  • Name the City of New York as the certificate holder
  • Be executed by a broker and list the NAIC Number
  • Include your business name and address exactly as on all documents
  • Include the City of New York as "Additional Insured"
  • Have an A.M. Best rating greater than A- / "VII" or a Standard & Poor's rating of at least A
  • Provide coverage at least as broad as ISO Form CG 0001, be "occurrence" based and have minimum amounts of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate

• Provide additional insured endorsement: DCWP accepts the following Additional Insured Endorsements:

  • ISO Form CG 20 26

  • ISO Form CG 20 12

  • An endorsement as broad as ISO Form CG 20 26 or CG 20 12
    If using a Scheduled Additional Insured Endorsement, include either:

    • "The City of New York including its officials and employees."
    • "The City of New York together with its officials and employees."
      For Blanket or Automatic Additional Insured Endorsements, ensure coverage is as broad as ISO Forms CG 20 26 or CG 20 12.

• Submit a notarized certification by broker or agent
  Download Notarized Certification by Broker or Agent (PDF)

• Complete the granting authority to act affirmation: If someone else will file the application, complete this form.
  Download Granting Authority to Act Affirmation (PDF)

• Pay license fees: Fees depend on the application date and the number of employees. Here is a table to help you understand the fees.

Note: A nonrefundable 2 percent convenience fee is charged for using a credit card.

• Accepted payment methods:

  • Check (Payable to NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, in person only)
  • Money order (Payable to NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, in person only)
  • Credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover)

• Notification by mail: You will get a letter about your license application status within two weeks after the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) gets all needed materials.

  • Approved application: If your application is approved, DCWP will send you a license document.
  • More information needed: If your application needs more information, DCWP will send you a letter with instructions. You must send the needed materials to DCWP within 10 days of getting this letter. If you do not, your application will be denied.
  • Denied application: If your application is denied, DCWP will explain why and tell you how to reapply.

• License validity: Licenses last for up to two years. They expire on December 31 in odd-numbered years.

• Change of information: If your information changes, tell the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP). Call 311 or visit the DCWP Licensing Center. Call 311 to check if you need to visit a center. 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.

• Insurance notification: Tell DCWP within 14 days if your insurance is canceled, expired or ended. You must notify them in writing. Submit it in person or by mail to the DCWP Licensing Center. 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.

• Compliance with laws: Follow all New York City laws and rules. You can find them on the Public Access Portal.

1. DCWP will mail you a renewal application and instructions before your license expires.
2. If you want to keep operating, submit your renewal application at least 15 days before your license expires.

1. DCWP will mail you a renewal application and instructions before your license expires.
2. If you want to keep operating, submit your renewal application, required documents, and fees at least 15 days before your license expires.
3. 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.

1. DCWP will mail you a renewal application and instructions before your license expires.
2. If you want to keep operating, submit your renewal application, required documents and fees at least 15 days before your license expires.
3. Mail your materials using the orange return envelope to the DCWP Licensing Center.
   
   NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)
   Licensing Center
   42 Broadway
   New York, NY 10004
   Email: onlineappsdocs@dcwp.nyc.gov