Your Saved Items Are Empty Please Login or Register to add a products Enter your email address We will send you a link to reset your password I don't have an Account By signing up you agree to our Terms of Serivce & Privacy Policy Benefits Get Flat 10% off*Express CheckoutRedeem your First Citizen Reward PointCreate a Wish ListTrack your orderNote: Some documents on this page are in PDF format, download the free Adobe Reader. Who Must Have a General Vendor License? You sell newspapers, periodicals, books, pamphlets, or other written matter. You sell artwork, including paintings, photographs, prints, and sculptures.Note: Food vending requires a license from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Call 311 or visit nyc.gov/health for information about food cart vendor licenses and permits. You sell items at a garage sale on private property. You will only sell merchandise from a booth or stand at an authorized Street Fair (e.g., street fair, block party, or festival).

Please note that you must obtain a Temporary Street Fair Vendor Permit to sell merchandise at an authorized Street Fair. This description is only a general explanation of which individuals need to have a General Vendor license. Important Note about Eligibility When You File Your DCA License Application: Basic Individual License ApplicationOnline 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 Individual License Application Form. Proof of Eligibility to Apply for a General Vendor LicenseCurrently, DCA only accepts applications for a General Vendor license from individuals who have an approved DCA waiting list number; or the surviving spouse or domestic partner of an honorably discharged veteran. Please submit ONE of the following documents as proof of your eligibility to apply for a General Vendor license: An original letter issued by DCA indicating that you are eligible to submit an application for a General Vendor license

Proof of honorable discharge issued by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), such as: Original statement of service OR Original DD Form 214, Discharge Papers, or Separation Documents OR Member 4 copy of the DD Form 214, Discharge Papers, or Separation DocumentsContact information for the New York Regional Office is provided below. 245 West Houston Street New York, NY 10014 Telephone: (800) 827-1000 Web site: http://www.archives.gov/veterans If you are the surviving spouse or domestic partner of a veteran, provide ALL of the following documents: Proof of marriage or domestic partnership (e.g., original marriage certificate, original certificate of domestic partnership, joint lease or mortgage documents). Please note that proof is subject to DCA’s review and approval. Original death certificate AND ONE proof of honorable discharge (See above.) Current color passport-size photograph of License Applicant License Applicants can be photographed in the DCA Licensing Center at no cost.

Certificate of Authority.You must submit a copy of your New York State Department of Taxation and Finance Certificate of Authority showing your Sales Tax Identification Number.To apply for a Certificate of Authority, visit the NYS License Center. How To Fill Tractor Tires With AntifreezeYou will need a NY.gov ID to access the application form. Race Car Tire Friction CoefficientTo request a paper application, call (518) 485-2889. Miniature Chihuahua Puppies For Sale QldAllow four to six weeks after applying to the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance to receive your Certificate of Authority. General Vendor Questionnaire (download) General Vendor Residence Form (download) Proof of Home AddressSubmit a copy of ONE of the following documents as proof of home address:

Utility bill, dated within the last 90 days (e.g., telephone, gas, electric, cable, or water) OR Current lease or deed OR Current rent or mortgage bill OR If you live at another person’s address, provide: Letter signed by the leaseholder indicating that you live at the address AND ONE proof of home address (per above) with the leaseholder’s name Note: If you are applying as a veteran, you must be a New York State resident. Proof of Tax ClearanceIf you are a New York State resident and an honorably discharged veteran who previously held a General Vendor license, submit a New York City Vendor Tax Clearance Certificate and a New York State Certificate of Tax Clearance. You may obtain clearance applications at the DCA Licensing Center located at 42 Broadway, in lower Manhattan. Please note that taxes, penalties, or interest may be due before you can obtain tax clearance. Proof of Service-Related DisabilityIf you are a veteran with a service-related disability and would like to vend on a restricted street as described in §2-314 of Title 6 of the Rules of the City of New York, you can apply for the Citywide Specialized vending license (Yellow) and Midtown Core Zone vending license (Blue).

Submit an original letter with a signature from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) confirming your service-related disability Submit a completed Specialized Vending License/Midtown Core Waiting List Application (download) General Vendor Non-NYC Resident Form (download)If you are not a New York City resident, you must complete and submit the General Vendor Non-NYC Resident Form. License and Clearance FeesFor in-person application submissions, fees must be paid by credit card, money order, or check. Cards accepted at the Licensing Center include Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover Card. Credit card payments are subject to a 2.49% convenience fee. Checks or money orders must be payable to NYC Department of Consumer Affairs.Please note that a 2.49% convenience fee applies if you submit your license application online. A major credit card is required to submit applications online.The chart below lists the amount due depending upon when your license application is filed.

Honorably discharged veterans and the surviving spouses or domestic partners of honorably discharged veterans who reside in New York State do not need to pay a license fee. If you are a New York State resident and an honorably discharged veteran who previously held a General Vendor license, you must pay a $10 NYC Department of Finance clearance fee payable to NYC Department of Consumer Affairs. General Vendor License FeeLicense Term: 1 yearLicense Expiration Date: September 30 If You File Your Application Between These Dates: Your License Fee is: From October 1 to March 30 From March 31 to September 30 Reasonable AccommodationTo request a disability-related accommodation, visit our Accommodations page. Please review requirements for the license and gather all materials before clicking the button below. If you haven’t registered an account with the City of New York, you will need to register an account before you can proceed to the online application.