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General Vendor Distributor License

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Before you submit your application

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    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.

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    Complete the Basic License Application. More info

       

      The Basic License Application requires business information, including applicable identification numbers (such as EIN, SSN, or ITIN); contact information for the business location and business owner, history of criminal and / or civil charges for the business owners, partners, shareholders, and officers; and any DCWP license history for individuals named on the application and their relatives.
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    The business must provide their New York State Sales Tax Identification Number or Certificate of Authority Application Confirmation Number on the Basic License Application .

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      Complete the Roster of Vehicles form.

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        Submit a copy of the insurance certificate that covers each truck listed on the Roster of Vehicles. More info

          The copy of the insurance certificate must name the City of New York as the Certificate Holder. Minimum amounts of coverage are:
          - $50,000 for injury to or destruction of property of one or more persons resulting from any one accident
          - $200,000 for personal injury or death of any one person resulting from any one accident
          - $500,000 for personal injury or death of two or more persons resulting from any one accident

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        Complete the Roster of Goods.

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          Submit three current color passport-size photographs of License Applicant.  More info


            • In person: DCWP will photograph license applicants at no cost in the DCWP Licensing Center or NYC Small Business Support Center. License applicants can also submit three (3) current color passport-size photographs.
            • Online: License applicants can upload an image file of digital passport photo quality. A digital camera with a resolution of 1 mega-pixel is adequate.
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          If your business or home address is NOT in New York City, submit General Vendor Distributor Non-NYC Resident Form.

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

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              List of Permit Fees. More info

                • $200: License Fee for applicants who file for a new General Vendor Distributor License from April 1 in an even year to September 30 in an even year.
                • $150: License Fee for applicants who file for a new General Vendor Distributor License from October 1 in an even year to March 31 in an odd year.
                • $100: License Fee for applicants who file for a new General Vendor Distributor License from April 1 in an odd year to September 30 in an odd year.
                • $50: License Fee for applicants who file for a new General Vendor Distributor License from October 1 in an odd year to March 31 in an even year.
                • Non-Refundable Convenience Fee for paying with a credit card.
                • $200: License Renewal Fee
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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?

              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.