Horse Drawn Cab Owner

Horse Drawn Cab Owner License Application Checklist

Who Must Have a Horse Drawn Cab Owner License?

A person or business must have a Horse Drawn Cab Owner license if they own a horse drawn vehicle which operates for hire.

Please note: A Horse Drawn Cab Owner license can only be issued to someone who buys the horse drawn cab from a current licensee and then submits the requirements listed below for the transfer of the license from the previous owner.

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

Additional DCWP License You May Need

If you drive a horse drawn cab in the City of New York, you must also obtain a Horse Drawn Cab Driver license.

Application Requirements

Before You File Your DCWP License Application:

You must obtain the following required documents before filing your application. Although DCWP does not require submission of these documents in order to process your application in person or online, DCWP reserves the right to request and examine the documents under section 20.104 of the New York City Administrative Code.

Applicable Business Certificates based on your Business's Legal Structure
- Sole Proprietorships operating under a name other than your own must file a Business/Assumed Name Certificate with the clerk of the county in which your business is conducted.
- Sole Proprietorships doing business under your own name—and not under a trade or Doing-Business-As (DBA) name—do not need a Business Certificate.
- General/Business Partnerships must file your Partnership Certificate with the clerk of the county in which your business is conducted.
- Corporations, Limited Partnerships, Limited Liability Companies, or Limited Liability Partnerships must register and remain active with the New York State Department of State. Active status will be verified by DCWP prior to license issuance. You can confirm the status of your business entity at NYS Web site. If applicable, you must also file an Assumed Name Certificate for your business.
- Businesses incorporated out of state must obtain a Certificate of Doing Business in Good Standing from your home state’s Secretary of State and file this with an application for Authority to Conduct Business in New York with the New York State Secretary of State.

When You File Your DCWP License Application:

Below are requirements when filing your license application:

Basic 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 License Application Form.

Bill of Sale
Submit a copy of your Bill of Sale as proof that you purchased a horse drawn cab from a DCWP-licensed horse drawn cab owner.

Surrender Form (download)
The Surrender Form must be completed and signed by the previous DCWP-licensed horse drawn cab owner. The previous owner must also attach his/her original DCWP license document.

Personal and Property Liability Insurance for Horse Drawn Cab
You must submit a copy of the Insurance Certificate for your horse drawn cab. Your Insurance Certificate must name the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) as the certificate holder. Minimum amounts of coverage are:
- 25,000 for bodily injury of any one person resulting from any one accident
- $50,000 for bodily injury of two or more persons resulting from any one accident
- $50,000 for death of any one person resulting from any one accident
- $100,000 for death of two or more persons resulting from any one accident
- $10,000 for destruction of property resulting from any one accident
Note: You must notify DCWP within 14 days if your insurance policy is cancelled, expired, or was terminated for any reason. Notification must be in writing and submitted in person OR by mail to:

Attn: Licensing Center
New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection
42 Broadway
New York, NY 10004

Horse Drawn Cab Safety Affirmation (download)
Applicants must complete and affirm the information provided on this form. If you fail to submit this form, your application will be denied.

Granting Authority to Act Affirmation (download)
If this application will be filed by someone other than the license applicant, the license applicant must submit a Granting Authority to Act Affirmation.

License Fee
Must be paid by credit card, money order, or check. Cards accepted at the DCWP Licensing Center include Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover Card. Credit card payments are subject to a convenience fee. Checks or money orders must be payable to NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection. The chart below lists the amount due depending upon when your license application is filed. Note: An odd year is any year ending in an odd digit; for example, 2013, 2015, etc. An even year is any year ending in an even digit; for example, 2014, 2016, etc.

Please note that a convenience fee applies if you submit your license application online. A major credit card is required to submit applications online.

Horse Drawn Cab Owner License Fee License Term: 2 years License Expiration Date: March 31, Even years
If You File Your Application Between These Dates:	Your License Fee is:
From April 1 in an even year to September 30 in an even year	$100
From October 1 in an even year to March 31 in an odd year	$75
From April 1 in an odd year to September 30 in an odd year	$50
From October 1 in an odd year to March 31 in an even year	$25 or *$125

*If you are applying within six months of the license expiration date, you can pay the prorated fee for the remaining license term plus the full fee to renew the license for the next term. If you pay both fees, you will not need to renew the license until the end of the next license period.

Application Filing Process

File Online

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

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.

File In Person
Schedule an appointment to file in person at the DCWP Licensing Center or NYC Small Business Support 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.

NYC SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT CENTER
90-27 Sutphin Blvd, 4th Floor
Jamaica, NY 11435
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.

Free Interpretation Services are available on-site. To request a disability-related accommodation, visit our Accommodations page.

Additional Resources for Horse Drawn Cab Owner

For the laws and rules that may affect your business, visit our Laws page

Download Inspection Checklist: Horse Drawn Cabs and Drivers

For resources to help your business open, operate, and grow, visit nyc.gov/business.

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