You must have a Horse Drawn Cab Driver license to drive a horse drawn cab in New York City.
Note:
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
Enter the tow truck company address as the “Address Where You Operate Your Business.”
Apply Online! Review requirements and click the link at the bottom of the page to submit your application.
One Current Color Passport-size Photograph of License Applicant
Online: Applicants can upload an image file of digital passport photo quality.
A digital camera with a resolution of 1 mega-pixel is adequate.
Mail: Applicants can submit a current color passport-size photograph.
In Person By Appointment Only: See Questions section to contact DCWP.
DCWP will photograph license applicants at no cost.
Horse Drawn Cab Operator’s Course Completion Certificate
Submit a copy of the certificate from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene showing that you have successfully completed the Horse Drawn Cab Operator’s Course. To register for this course, go in person to the address below with two passport-size photos of yourself and a $25 money order for the course fee. Cash or checks are not accepted.
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Veterinary Public Health Services
220 Church Street, 15th Floor
New York, NY 10013
Phone: 311
Certificate Recommending an Applicant for a Horse Drawn Cab Driver License
A New York City-licensed Horse Drawn Cab Driver must complete and sign the certificate which confirms your successful completion of an apprenticeship.
Download the Certificate Recommending an Applicant for a Horse Drawn Cab Driver License.
Proof of Age
Horse Drawn Cab Driver applicants must be at least 18 years old. Proof of age can include:
Horse Drawn Cab Driver Character and Fitness Certification
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: May 31 in Even Years
If You File Your Application Between These Dates:
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You can submit your license application online or in person at the DCWP Licensing Center.
DCWP Licensing Center
42 Broadway, Lobby
New York, NY 10004
By Appointment Only Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Last appointment: 3:30 p.m.
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.
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