Download Basic License Application
Enter the secondhand dealer 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.

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

The copy of the bond must name the City of New York as the Certificate Holder. 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.

All sole proprietors, general partners, corporate officers, principals, directors, members, and all shareholders owning more than 10% of company stock must schedule an appointment with IdentoGO to be fingerprinted:

• Visit https://uenroll.identogo.com
• Enter:
  • Service Code:Enter 1585KT
  • Agency ID:Enter numbers only from Application Number. Application Number is on your receipt or confirmation letter when you apply online.
    Example: For Application Number 1234567-2023-AHIC, enter only 12345672023 as Agency ID.
• Follow the instructions and pay the required fee(s).

IMPORTANT:

• Anyone required to be fingerprinted should schedule an appointment as soon as possible to complete this requirement.

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 Period: 2 years

Expiration Date: July 31 in Odd Years

If You File Your Application Between These Dates:

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