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Before you submit your application

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    Complete the Basic Individual License Application.

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      Applicant must submit Photo Identification (ID). More info

        Acceptable forms of ID include: a U.S.-issued driver’s license or non-driver’s license identification of Motor Vehicles; a license or permit issued by a government agency; a passport; an Alien card/green card; a City, State, or Federal employee ID card; or a Municipal ID card.

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      Applicant must submit a current color passport-size photograph of themselves. Note: Applicants can be photographed at the DCWP Licensing Center or NYC Small Business Support Center at no cost or upload their photo online.

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        Submit proof of locksmith qualifications. More info

           Acceptable proof include one of the following combinations:

          • Two (2) Certificates Recommending an Applicant for a Locksmith License, signed by New York City-licensed locksmiths OR
          • A letter from Local Union No. 74 Service Employees International Union indicating successful completion of a locksmithing course at a school licensed by the New York State Education Department, and one (1) Certificate Recommending an Applicant for a Locksmith License OR
          • A certificate from a school licensed by the New York State Education Department indicating successful completion of a locksmithing course

        Download Certificate Recommending an Applicant for a Locksmith License (PDF )

      • 5

        If the license application will be filed by someone other than the applicant, complete the Granting Authority to Act Affirmation.

          Download Granting Authority to Act Affirmation (PDF )

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          Locksmith applicants must schedule an appointment with IdentoGO to be fingerprinted. More info

              Visit uenroll.identogo.com. Enter Service Code and Agency ID. Service Code is 1585FZ. Agency ID is the numbers only from Application Number. Application Number is on your receipt or confirmation letter when you apply online. Example: For Application Number 1234567-2023-AHIC, enter only 12345672023 as Agency ID. Follow the instructions and pay the required fee(s).

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          List of Fees. More info

            • $100: License Fee for applicants who file for a new locksmith license from June 1 of years that end in an odd number to November 30 of years that end in an odd number.
            • $75: License Fee for applicants who file for a new locksmith license from December 1 of years that end in an odd number to May 31 of years that end in an even number.
            • $50: License Fee for applicants who file for a new locksmith license from June 1 of years that end in an even number to November 30 of years that end in an even number.
            • $25: License Fee for applicants who file for a new locksmith license from December 1 of years that end in an even number to May 31 of years that end in an odd number.
            • Fingerprint Processing Fee.
            • Non-Refundable Convenience Fee for paying with a credit card.

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          List of accepted payment methods. More info

            • Check (Payable to NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, accepted only for in person application submissions.)
            • Money Order (Payable to NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, accepted only for in person application submissions.)
            • Credit card including Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover Card.

          • Ready to Apply?

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          Steps to apply online:

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          Review the requirements for the license and gather all materials before clicking the Apply Online button. Note: You will be redirected to a new web page where you will need a registered account with the City of New York to submit an online application.

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            After submitting an application online, print a copy of the Confirmation Page. The Confirmation Page will list the additional steps and materials required to complete the application. These materials are also listed above and must be submitted within five business days of filing the application online if they were not uploaded as part of the online application submission.

              • Steps to apply in person:

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              Complete the required application forms and gather all necessary documentation identified in the section above.

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                Schedule an appointment to file in person at the DCWP Licensing Center or NYC Small Business Support Center. View flyer to learn how to schedule an appointment.

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