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Electronics License Application Checklist

Who Must Have an Electronics License?

You must have an Electronics license if you operate an electronics store and/or engage in business as a service dealer.

You do NOT need an Electronics license if:

Your store does not provide repair services and the area used to display electronic goods is less than 20% of your display space, as measured by linear feet and not by square feet; OR
Your store does not provide repair services and displays fewer than 30 electronic goods in your display space.

This description is only a general explanation of who must have an Electronics license.

License Requirements

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The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) will deny your application if you fail to provide the required documents and information:

Basic License Application

Download Basic License Application

Apply Online! Review requirements and click the link at the bottom of the page to submit your application.

Sales Tax Identification Number OR Application Confirmation Number

To apply for a Certificate of Authority to collect sales tax, visit www.businessexpress.ny.gov.

Granting Authority to Act Affirmation

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

License Period: 2 years

Expiration Date: December 31 in Even Years

If You File Your Application Between These Dates:

From January 1 in an odd year to June 30 in an odd year:
- Pay $340 for a license expiring December 31 of the next even year. (Valid for at most 24 months.)
From July 1 in an odd year to December 31 in an odd year:
- Pay $255 for a license expiring December 31 of the next even year. (Valid for at most 18 months.)
From January 1 in an even year to June 30 in an even year:
- Pay $170 for a license expiring December 31 of the same even year. (Valid for at most 12 months.)
From July 1 in an even year to December 31 in an even year:
- Option 1: Pay $85 for a license expiring December 31 of the same even year. (Valid for at most 6 months.)
- Option 2: Pay $425 for a license expiring December 31 of the next even year. (Valid for at most 30 months.)

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)
Check or money order payable to DCWP (In person or by mail)

Important Message about Business Certificate

You must have the applicable Business Certificate based on your business’s legal structure. 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.

Sole Proprietors

Sole proprietors operating under a name other than your own must have a Business/Assumed Name Certificate.

Partnerships

Partnerships must have a Partnership Certificate and, if applicable, an Assumed Name Certificate for your business.

Corporations, Limited Partnerships, Limited Liability Companies, or Limited Liability Partnerships

Corporations, Limited Partnerships, Limited Liability Companies, or Limited Liability Partnerships must register and remain active with the New York State Division of Corporations. You can check your status at www.dos.ny.gov/corps.

Submit Your License Application to DCWP

You can submit your license application online or in person at the DCWP Licensing Center.

ONLINE OPTION: After reviewing requirements above, click the Apply Online button below to login or create an account to start your online license application.

IN-PERSON OPTION: Licensing appointments are available in hardship cases that require an in-person visit. View flyer to learn how to schedule an appointment for an in-person visit.

Questions? We’re here to help!

Email: onlineappsdocs@dcwp.nyc.gov

Phone: (212) 487-4060. (Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.)

Free Interpretation Services are available on-site. To request a disability-related accommodation, visit our Accommodations page.

Additional Resources for Electronics License

For the laws and rules that may affect your business, visit our Laws page.
Read Inspection Checklist: Electronics.
For resources to help your business open, operate, and grow, visit nyc.gov/business.

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