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Wholesale Cigarette License

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Before you submit your application

  • 1
    A valid New York State Cigarette Wholesale Agent license issued by the New York State Dept. of Taxation and Finance.

    • 2
      Applicant must not owe any New York City Taxes.

      • 3
        List of Permit Fees. More info
        • $600 annually; valid from February 1 to January 31 each year.

      • 4
        List of accepted payment methods. More info
        • Check
        • Money Order (Made payable to New York City Department of Finance and sent to the address in the Contact Information section below.)

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        Apply Online Apply in Person

        Steps to apply online:

      • 1
        Online forms are available in the application materials section above. Please refer to the instructions on the application. Online processing will be available soon.

          • Steps to apply in person:

        • 1
          Complete a New York City Wholesale Cigarette License application, available at the link above, and submit it, along with all required fees, to the New York City Department of Finance at the address below.

          • 2
            The Department of Finance will review the application and respond- usually in about two weeks. If the application is complete and accepted the applicant will receive a license via mail. The Department of Finance will contact applicant regarding any problems with applications or application materials. Online forms are available in the application materials section above.

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