Apply
Before you submit your application
You must have the applicable Business Certificate based on your business’s legal structure. More info
- Although DCWP does not require submission of your Business Certificate in order to process your application, DCWP may request this document under section 20-104 of the New York City Administrative Code.
- Sole proprietors operating under a name other than your own must have a Business/Assumed Name Certificate.
- Partnerships must have a Partnership Certificate and, if applicable, an Assumed Name Certificate for your business.
- Corporations, Limited Partnerships, Limited Liability Companies, or Limited Liability Partnerships must register and remain active with the New York State Division of Corporations. DCWP will verify active status prior to license issuance. You can check your status at www.dos.ny.gov/corps.
Complete the Basic License Application. More info
The business must provide their New York State Sales Tax Identification Number or Certificate of Authority Application Confirmation Number on the Basic License Application .
Submit a copy of a $10,000 surety bond (or third party bond), properly signed. More info
- The copy of the bond must name the City of New York as the Certificate Holder. The business name and address on the bond must match the information provided in the license application. The applicant must also submit a copy of the bond receipt showing that the bond has been paid in full and does not expire before the end of the licensing period.
If someone other than the license applicant will prepare and submit this application, complete the Granting Authority to Act Affirmation. More info
- Note: The applicant must sign the license application and all related forms.
All Sole Proprietors, General Partners, Corporate Officers, Principals, Directors, Members, and Shareholders owning 10% or more of company stock must schedule an appointment with IdentoGO to be fingerprinted. More info
- Visit uenroll.identogo.com. Enter Service Code and Agency ID. Service Code is 1585GF. 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). IMPORTANT: Anyone required to be fingerprinted should schedule an appointment as soon as possible to complete this requirement.
List of Fees. More info
If You File Your Application Between These Dates: | Option 1 | Option 2 |
From May 1 to October 30 | Pay $500 for a license expiring April 30 of the following year. |
N/A |
From November 1 to December 31 | Pay $250 for a license expiring April 30 of the following year. (Valid for at most 6 months) |
Pay $750 for a license expiring April 30 of the year following the next year. (Valid for at most 18 months) |
From January 1 to April 30 | Pay $250 for a license expiring April 30 of the same year. (Valid for at most 4 months) |
Pay $750 for a license expiring April 30 of the following year. (Valid for at most 16 months) |
Pay by: - Check or money order payable to DCWP. (In person application submissions.) - Credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover Card only). You will be charged a nonrefundable Convenience Fee. (In person or online application submissions.) |
Ready to Apply?
Steps to apply online:
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:
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.
NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)
Licensing Center
42 Broadway, Lobby
New York NY 10004