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BASIC INDIVIDUAL LICENSE APPLICATION
Please print.
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Last Name
Suffix, e.g., Jr., Sr.,
Esq. (optional)
First Name
Middle Name
(optional)
Date of Birth (YYYY-MM-DD)
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Home Address (Building Number, Street Name, Apartment/Suite/Other)
City
State
ZIP Code
Phone 1 (Primary)
( )
Phone 2 (Alternate)
( )
Email
(By providing your e-mail address, you consent to receive communications electronically from the Department of Consumer Affairs
(DCA), and you affirm that the e-mail listed is a reliable form of communication for you.)
CONTACT MAILING ADDRESS
Is your mailing address the same as your home address? YES NO
If NO, please complete the section below.
Mailing Address (Building Number, Street Name, Apartment/Suite/Other)
City
State
ZIP Code
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CHILD SUPPORT CERTIFICATION
You must provide your Social Security number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) so
the City of New York can confirm whether you have outstanding child support obligations.
Social Security Number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number
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Are you under an obligation to pay child support? Yes No
If Yes, you must answer ALL questions below.
a. Do you owe four or more months of child support payments?
Yes No
b. Are you making child support payments by income execution or court
approved payment plan or by a plan agreed to by the parties?
Yes No
c. Is your child support obligation the subject of a pending proceeding?
Yes No
d. Do you receive public assistance or Supplemental Security Income?
Yes No
PERMISSION
Under the NYC Charter and Administrative Code, the City requests SSN or ITIN to maintain and update City
databases, to carry out the powers and duties of the Department, and for other purposes necessary to
promote the general welfare.
Do you give the City of New York permission to use SSN or ITIN for the purposes described above?
Yes No
BACKGROUND QUESTIONS
Please answer Background Questions on behalf of all individuals named on the application. “Individual”
refers to sole proprietor; general partner; corporate officer; shareholder owning 10% or more of the business;
member; officer; Board of Directors member. Attach additional sheets if necessary.
Some background questions inquire about criminal and/or civil charges. A conviction does not, by
itself, mean you will not get a license. Factors such as the nature and seriousness of the offense, the
amount of time that has passed since the conviction, and your age at the time of the conviction will
be considered. However, your license may be denied if you fail to disclose a conviction in response
to the questions.
Descriptions for questions relating to charges should include date of conviction, nature of the
incident, persons involved, and the outcome. Please include convictions for which you might have
been imprisoned or fined even if, in fact, you only had to perform community service or were put on
probation. You may omit parking violations and offenses that resulted in a finding of juvenile
delinquency, youthful offender, wayward minor, or person in need of supervision.
1. Has individual ever been licensed by the New York City
Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA)?
Yes No
If YES, provide the following information.
DCA License Number:
Business/Individual Name:
2. Has individual ever been principal (officer/shareholder/partner/
member) of a DCA-licensed business?
Yes No
If YES, provide the following information.
DCA License Number:
Business/Individual Name:
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3. Has individual had ANY government-issued license/permit
denied, suspended, or revoked?
Yes No
If YES, provide the following information:
License/Permit Type:
Government License/Permit Number:
Business/Individual Name:
4. Are there any pending charges against individual?
Yes No
If YES, provide the following information:
Type:
Civil (Court or Government Agency)
Criminal
Please explain.
5. Has individual ever pled guilty or been convicted of ANY crime
or offense?
Yes No
If YES, please explain.
6. Is there any court judgment against individual or individual’s
business?
Yes No
If YES, please explain and state if any judgment has not been paid in full for 30 days or more.
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PREPARER’S STATEMENT – Please check the box if the statement applies to you.
I am not the license applicant. I am an authorized representative for the license applicant, and I will
submit a Granting Authority to Act Affirmation completed by the license applicant.
AFFIRMATION Please read and sign below.
I am authorized to complete and submit this application and all attachments (together, the "Application"). I
have reviewed the entire Application. To the best of my knowledge, this Application is true, correct, and
complete.
If any of the information in this Application changes, the applicant must inform the Department of Consumer
Affairs of those changes. I also understand that the applicant must comply with all relevant laws and rules if
granted a license to operate.
I understand that the Department of Consumer Affairs has not yet considered this Application. The applicant
will not operate the business until receipt of an actual license document from the Department of Consumer
Affairs or until / unless the Department of Consumer Affairs has given written permission to operate while
this Application is pending. This affirmation shall be deemed executed in the City and State of New York and
shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York (notwithstanding
New York choice of law or conflict of law principles) and the laws of the United States.
I affirm that these statements are true and correct.
PENALTY FOR FALSE STATEMENTS: It is against the law to make a statement in this Application that you
know is false. If you make a statement that you know is false, you may be punished.
Under Sections 210.45 and 175.30 of the New York Penal Law, you may be:
fined up to $1000 and / or
sent to jail for up to one year
Under Section 175.35 of the New York Penal Law, you may be punished if you:
make a statement that you know is false and / or
make the statement because you intend to mislead the Department of Consumer Affairs
Under Section 175.35 of the New York Penal Law, you may be:
fined up to $5000 or
fined an amount that is twice the amount of money you received by making the false statement and /
or
sent to jail for up to 4 years
The Department of Consumer Affairs may also punish you for making a false statement on this Application.
These punishments may include:
fines or penalties of up to $500 for each false statement
permanent loss (revocation) of your license
By checking the box above, I understand and agree that:
I am swearing or affirming that I have told the truth on this Application.
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Applicant’s Signature Title/Position (if any)
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Print Full Name Date
If you are not registered to vote, would you like to register here today?  YES  NO
Whether you apply to register to vote or not, it will not affect the assistance DCA will provide to you. If you
wish, we will help you in filling out the voter registration application.
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