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Operating a Commercial Stable

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Before you submit your application

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    Applicants must submit documentation along with their application. Review the Required Documents Checklist to determine which documents you must submit. 

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    Proof of Worker's Compensation and Disability Insurance, including the name of the insurance carrier, the policy number, and the expiration date must be submitted when you apply for a permit and when you renew. Or, if exempt, a copy of Form CE-200 stamped by the Worker's Compensation Board with the New York State-assigned Exemption Certificate Number. The certificate must list the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene as the Certificate Holder.
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    Proof of a Certificate of Authority to Collect Sales Tax. The address on the Certificate must match that of the applicant or establishment for which an application is being submitted.
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    All outstanding fines imposed for Health Code Violations must be paid before you can apply for or renew a permit issued by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Fines may be paid in person at the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Citywide Licensing Center or Online.

    NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)

    Address
    Licensing Center


    42 Broadway, Lobby




    New York NY 10004
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    You must provide proof of home address when you apply for this license. You may provide one of the following if it has your name on it: More info

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    If someone other than the business owner will be submitting the application, a completed Power of Attorney / Authority to Act form is required. The person submitting the application on behalf of the business owner must also show a form of acceptable photo identification.
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    A valid e-mail address is required if applying online.
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    List of Permit Fees. More info
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    List of accepted payment methods. More info
  • Ready to Apply?

    Steps to apply online:

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    Gather all supporting documents required to apply for this permit.
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    Make electronic versions of all documents required for applying for a permit. You will upload these documents into the online permit system.
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    First time users must create an account with the NYC Online Licensing system. Payment is required to complete and submit the application so applicants should have their credit or debit card information readily available. Partially completed applications may be saved and returned to later for completion.
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    Select the type of permit for which you are applying and enter the requested information into each field.  Fields with an asterisk (*) are required.  Applicants will be requested to upload copies of all supporting documents. These documents can be uploaded individually or as a single file.
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    Pay with a credit or debit card to complete the application.