Download Basic Individual License Application.

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

You must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid New York State driver’s license with the appropriate “W” endorsement (Tow Truck Operator endorsement).

If you are a resident of another state and do not hold a New York State driver’s license:

• You must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid and current out-of-state driver’s license that is equivalent to a driver’s license that allows someone to drive a tow truck in New York State.

For information on New York State requirements for a valid driver’s license, visit the Department of Motor Vehicles online at https://dmv.ny.gov/

Note: If you become a resident of New York State, State law requires that you get a New York State driver’s license within 30 days of becoming a New York State resident.

If you are not a resident of New York State and possess a valid driver’s license from another state, you must submit a Certified Abstract of your driving record issued within the last 30 days from the State Department of Motor Vehicles that issued your license that demonstrates the license is valid and in full force and effect.

Note: You may be required periodically to submit abstracts or other proof to demonstrate that your license remains valid and in full force and effect.

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.

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:
  1. Service Code. Enter 1585N7
  2. 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: October 31 in Even Years

If You File Your Application Between These Dates:

• From November 1 in an even year to April 30 in an odd year:
  • Pay $20 for a license expiring October 31 of the next even year. (Valid for at most 24 months.)
• From May 1 in an odd year to October 31 in an odd year:
  • Pay $15 for a license expiring October 31 of the soonest even year. (Valid for at most 18 months.)
• From November 1 in an odd year to April 30 in an even year:
  • Pay $10 for a license expiring October 31 of the soonest or same even year. (Valid for at most 12 months.)
• From May 1 in an even year to October 31 in an even year:
  • Option 1: Pay $5 for a license expiring October 31 of the same even year. (Valid for at most 6 months.)
  • Option 2: Pay $25 for a license expiring October 31 of the following 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)