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Industrial Laundry Delivery License Application Checklist
Who Must Have an Industrial Laundry Delivery License?
A business must have an Industrial Laundry Delivery license if it transports laundry from:
- A commercial client within the city to an industrial laundry within or outside the city for laundry services. OR
- A commercial client outside the city to an industrial laundry within the city for laundry services. OR
- An industrial laundry within the city to a commercial client within or outside the city after laundry services have been performed. OR
- An industrial laundry outside the city to a commercial client within the city after laundry services have been performed.
“Laundry services” means washing, drying, starching, or ironing laundry for a fee.
“Laundry services” does not include dry cleaning.
If a business holds an Industrial Laundry license from the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection and indicated it will engage in Industrial Laundry Delivery services, it does not need an Industrial Laundry Delivery license.
This description is only a general explanation of who must have an Industrial Laundry Delivery license.
License Requirements
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.
Industrial Laundry Delivery Self-Certification
The owner (e.g., sole proprietor, general partner, director, corporate officer, member, or shareholder owning 10% or more of company stock) must complete the Self-Certification. Download the Industrial Laundry Delivery Self-Certification.
Sales Tax Identification Number OR Application Confirmation Number
To apply for a Certificate of Authority to collect sales tax, visit www.businessexpress.ny.gov.
Copy of your $500 Surety Bond (or Third Party Bond), properly signed
The copy of the bond must name the City of New York as Obligee or the party to whom the bond must be made payable. Your corporate name, Doing-Business-As (DBA) name (if any), and premises address must be exactly the same on all documents. You must also submit a copy of the bond receipt showing that the bond has been paid in full and does not expire before the end of the licensing period.
Download a list of bonding companies. Note: The list is not exhaustive, and DCWP does not endorse or recommend any particular bonding company.
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 Odd Years
If You File Your Application Between These Dates:
- From January 1 in an even year to June 30 in an even year:
- Pay $340
- From July 1 in an even year to December 31 in an even year:
- Pay $255
- From January 1 in an odd year to June 30 in an odd year:
- Pay $170
- From July 1 in an odd year to December 31 in an odd year:
- Option 1: Pay $85
- Option 2: Pay $425 for a license expiring December 31 of the following odd 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: SpecialAppsUnit3@dcwp.nyc.gov
Phone: (212) 487-4209. (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 Industrial Laundry Delivery
- For the laws and rules that may affect your business, visit our Laws page.
- Download Inspection Checklist: Industrial Laundries
- For resources to help your business open, operate, and grow, visit nyc.gov/business.
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