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Industrial Laundry Delivery License

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Before you submit your application

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    You must have the applicable Business Certificate based on your business’s legal structure. More info

      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.

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    Complete the Basic License Application. More info

      The Basic License Application requires business information, including applicable identification numbers (such as EIN, SSN, or ITIN); contact information for the business location and business owner, history of criminal and / or civil charges for the business owners, partners, shareholders, and officers; and any DCWP license history for individuals named on the application and their relatives.

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    Complete the Industrial Laundry Delivery Self-Certification. More info

      The owner (e.g., sole proprietor, general partner, director, corporate officer, or shareholder owning 10% or more of company stock) must complete the Self-Certification.

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    The business must provide their New York State Sales Tax Identification Number or Certificate of Authority Application Confirmation Number on the Basic License Application.

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      Submit a copy of your $500 Surety Bond (or Third Party Bond), properly signed. More info

        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.

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      If this application will be prepared and submitted by someone other than the license applicant, the license applicant must submit a Granting Authority to Act Affirmation. More info

        Note: The applicant must sign all required documents.

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      License Fees are pro-rated depending on the time the application is filed. More info


        If You File Your Application Between These Dates: Your License Fee is:
        January 1 of years that end in an even number to June 30 of years that end in an even number. $340
        July 1 of years that end in an even number to December 31 of years that end in an even number. $255
        January 1 of years that end in an odd number to June 30 of years that end in an odd number. $170
        July 1 of years that end in an odd number to December 31 of years that end in an odd number. $85 or *$425
        *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.
        Note: A non-refundable convenience fee is charged for using a credit card.


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      List of accepted payment methods.  More info

         

        • Check (Payable to NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, accepted only for in person application submissions.)
        • Money Order (Payable to NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, accepted only for in person application submissions.)
        • Credit card including Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover Card.
    • Ready to Apply?

      Steps to apply online:

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      Review the requirements for the license and gather all materials before clicking the Apply Online button. Note: You will be redirected to a new web page where you will need a registered account with the City of New York to submit an online application.

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        After submitting an application online, print a copy of the Confirmation Page. The Confirmation Page will list the additional steps and materials required to complete the application. These materials are also listed above and must be submitted within five business days of filing the application online if they were not uploaded as part of the online application submission.

        • Steps to apply in person:

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          Complete the required application forms and gather all necessary documentation identified in the section above.

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            Schedule an appointment to file in person at the DCWP Licensing Center or NYC Small Business Support Center. View flyer to learn how to schedule an appointment.