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Horse Drawn Cab Driver License Application Checklist

Who Must Have a Horse Drawn Cab Driver License?

You must have a Horse Drawn Cab Driver license to drive a horse drawn cab in New York City.

This description is only a general explanation of which individuals need to have a Horse Drawn Cab Driver license.

Quick List of Requirements to Apply for a Horse Drawn Cab Driver License

See Requirements section for detailed descriptions. Make sure you provide all requirements; otherwise, your application is incomplete. DCWP can only consider complete applications for license issuance.

  • Basic Individual License Application
  • One Current Color Passport-size Photograph of License Applicant
  • Horse Drawn Cab Operator’s Course Completion Certificate
  • Certificate Recommending an Applicant for a Horse Drawn Cab Driver License
  • Proof of Age
  • Horse Drawn Cab Driver Character and Fitness Certification
  • Granting Authority to Act Affirmation (if applicable)
  • License Fee

Submitting your application does not mean your license is automatically approved.

Requirements

DCWP will deny your application if you do not submit these required documents and information:
 
  • Basic Individual License Application
    Online submission: After reviewing the application requirements, please click the Apply Online link at the bottom of the Web page to submit your application.

    In-person submission: Download the Basic Individual License Application Form.
  • One Current Color Passport-size Photograph of License Applicant
    In Person: DCWP will photograph license applicants at no cost in the DCWP Licensing Center. Applicants can also submit a current color passport-size photograph.

    Online: License applicants can upload an image file of digital passport photo quality. A digital camera with a resolution of 1 mega-pixel is adequate.
  • 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 on page 3 with two passport-size photos of yourself and a $25 money order for the course fee. Cash or checks will not be 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 (download)
    A New York City-licensed Horse Drawn Cab Driver must complete and sign the certificate which confirms your successful completion of an apprenticeship.
  • Proof of Age
    Horse Drawn Cab Driver applicants must be at least 18 years old. Proof of age can include:
    • U.S.-issued driver’s license or non-driver’s license identification
    • License or permit issued by a government agency
    • Passport
    • Alien card/green card
    • City, State, or Federal employee ID card
    • Municipal ID card
  • Horse Drawn Cab Driver Character and Fitness Certification (download)
  • Granting Authority to Act Affirmation (download)
    Required if someone other than the license applicant will prepare and submit this application.

    Note: The applicant must sign the license application and all related forms.
  • License Fee.
    License Period: 2 years | Expiration Date: May 31, Even Years.
If You File Your Application Between These Dates: License Fee Option 1 License Fee Option 2
From June 1 in an even year to November 30 in an even year Pay $30 for a license expiring May 31 of the next even year. (Valid for at most 24 months.) N/A
From December 1 in an even year to May 31 in an odd year Pay $23 for a license expiring May 31 of the soonest even year. (Valid for at most 18 months.) N/A
From June 1 in an odd year to
November 30 in an odd year
 Pay $15 for a license expiring May 31 of the soonest even year. (Valid for at most 12 months.) N/A
From December 1 in an odd year to May 31 in an even year Pay $8 for a license expiring May 31 of the same even year. (Valid for at most 6 months.) Pay $38 for a license expiring May 31 of the next even year. (Valid for at most 30 months.)

 
Pay by:

○ Check or money order payable to DCWP. (In person)
○ Credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover Card only). You will be charged a nonrefundable Convenience Fee. (In person or online)

Application Filing Process

File Online

  1. Review requirements and gather all materials.
  2. Click the Apply Online button below to login or create an account to start your online license application.

Apply Online Button

Important: If you need to file another license application, return to the Apply for a DCWP License page to read requirements and proceed to the next online application.

OR

File In Person
Schedule an appointment to file 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.

By Email: LicensingAppointments@dcwp.nyc.gov
By Phone*: Call (212) 436-0441. (Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.)

*This number is to schedule an appointment for in-person service only. For general questions, email onlineappsdocs@dcwp.nyc.gov.

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Additional Resources for Horse Drawn Cab Driver

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