Download Basic License Application

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 in order to collect sales tax, visit www.businessexpress.ny.gov.

See important message about Business Certificate below.

Download the Booting Company Business Information form.

Applicants must indicate which credit cards the business will accept, identify the location where required records are kept, and list the locations where the business will engage in the booting of vehicles.

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 on the DCWP website is not exhaustive, and DCWP does not endorse or recommend any particular bonding company.

If your business will boot vehicles on private streets, submit a list of fees you charge for services. The list must be on your business’ letterhead.

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.

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 1585SN
  • 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: 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 for a license expiring December 31 of the next odd year. (Valid for at most
    24 months.)
• From July 1 in an even year to December 31 in an even year:
  • Pay $255 for a license expiring December 31 of the next odd year. (Valid for at most
    18 months.)
• From January 1 in an odd year to June 30 in an odd year:
  • Pay $170 for a license expiring December 31 of the same odd year. (Valid for at most
    12 months.)
• From July 1 in an odd year to December 31 in an odd year:
  
  • Option 1: Pay $85 for a license expiring December 31 of the same odd year. (Valid for at most 6 months.)
  • Option 2: Pay $425 for a license expiring December 31 of the next 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)