New York City Dept. of Consumer and Worker Protection Licensing Center

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New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection's Licensing Center formerly the Department of Consumer Affairs administers licensing and permits for the New York City Department of Health. DCWP's many online services include applying for and renewing licenses, paying fines, learning the laws and regulations, reviewing model contracts, guides and tips for businesses and consumers, FAQs and more. 

In-Person Licensing and Collections Services available by appointment only!

42 Broadway, Lobby, in Manhattan, Licensing Center
New York, NY 10004

Smallbiz Services Locations: Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island

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small business

Submitted by Flor Tuero (not verified) on January 21, 2015 - 1:06pm

I need help on how to obtain a license to start/launch my business from home on an Employment Agency.
Thank You!

small business in the area of printing shirts, hats, bags

Submitted by Souleymane Sidibe (not verified) on May 15, 2018 - 8:13am

I would like to get an application to open my small business and make it legal.

General Contractor

Submitted by Bibi Samaria (not verified) on February 28, 2019 - 3:07pm

What are the requirements to be a General Contractor?

Obtaining license for a clothing store

Submitted by Daphne bailey (not verified) on March 7, 2019 - 2:58pm

Obtaining license for a clothing store I would like to obtain a license for clothing store that I have at my house are usually sell online and at fairs so no I need to get the license to sell at the fares so I would love to know how do I go about doing that I live in New York City thank you

License renew H25

Submitted by Yuka Seo (not verified) on October 3, 2019 - 9:28pm

We haven’t received renewing form by the postal mail in this year. Please advice what should we do to get renewed license. Thank you.

towtruck license renewal

Submitted by LUIS LOPEZ (not verified) on October 2, 2020 - 11:03am

am out of state visiting my terminal ill parent , can you mail my renewal appl. to elva roman 10515 paces ave apt 1816 matthews nc will be here with my parents until the funeral is over my info,, luis lopez dca lic # 1007516 tow truck operator thyank you

Hello. No one from the DCA

Submitted by Carrie McBride on October 5, 2020 - 9:24am

Hello. No one from the DCA sees these comments. Please contact them directly. https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dca/about/contact-us.page