To apply, complete 1A Application for Registration and Identification Number.

You must have the applicable documentation based on your organization’s legal structure. Although DCWP does not require submission of these documents in order to process your application, DCWP may request this information under section 20-104 of the New York City Administrative Code.

Not-for-profit corporations must register and remain active with the New York State Department of State. You can check your status at www.dos.ny.gov/corps.

If applicable, you must also have an Assumed Name Certificate for your organization.

You must submit a completed, signed copy of:

• BC-2 Application for Bingo License. On this form you must provide information about your nonprofit organization, the type of games to be played, the location of games, and the purpose of games.
• BC-2A Application for Bingo License Schedules 1, 2, 3, 4. On this form you must provide information about staff and members.
• BC-2B Application for Bingo License Schedules 5, 6, 7. On this form you must provide additional information about the games.

Submit ONE of the following documents as proof of right to use premises where you will conduct bingo games:

• A copy of your deed or bill of sale OR
• A current lease. Note: The landowner must have a Commercial Lessor license issued by DCWP.

Every member of the license applicant organization must complete and sign.

Download a sample Member's Affidavit of Good Moral Character.

Required if someone other than the license applicant will prepare and submit this application. The applicant must sign the license application and all related forms. Download Granting Authority to Act Affirmation.

License Fee (due when you file your license application)

• $18.75 per occasion
  • Note: The maximum number of occasions you can hold each year is 216. You cannot conduct bingo games on more than 18 days in a three-month period.
    

Additional Fee (due after you file your license application)

• 3% of net proceeds

Pay by:

• Credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover Card only) (Online or in person)
  You will be charged a nonrefundable 2% Convenience Fee.
• eCheck (Online)
• Checks from the applicant’s exclusive bingo account or money order payable to DCWP (In person or by mail)

After you receive your Bingo Game Operator license, you may conduct bingo game activity. However, if you need to make changes to the license application, file BC-6 Application to Amend Bingo License 10 days before the originally declared occasion date OR within 72 hours after an emergency cancellation (e.g., snowstorm, hall closure).

You must submit BC-7 Financial Statement of Bingo Operations, BC-7B – Cash Control Report For The Conduct of Bingo, and pay an Additional License Fee of 3% of net profits to DCWP within seven (7) days of each bingo occasion.

Attn: Licensing Center
NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection
42 Broadway
New York, NY 10004

You must complete BC-7Q Quarterly Statement of Bingo Operations within 15 days after the end of each calendar quarter. Submit the original to the New York State Gaming Commission (address on form) and one copy to DCWP (address above).