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Horse Drawn Cab Owner 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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    Submit a copy of the Bill of Sale indicating that the applicant purchased the horse drawn cab from a DCWP-licensed horse drawn cab owner.

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      Submit a Surrender Form signed by the previous DCWP-licensed horse drawn cab owner.

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        Submit a copy of the business' Insurance Certificate that covers the horse drawn cab. More info

          The copy of the insurance certificate must name the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection 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 

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        Complete the Horse Drawn Cab Safety Affirmation.

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          If the license application will be filed by someone other than the applicant, complete the Granting Authority to Act Affirmation.

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            List of Fees. More info

              • $100: License Fee for applicants who file for a new Horse Drawn Cab Owner License from April 1 of years that end in an even number to September 30 of years that end in an even number.
              • $75: License Fee for applicants who file for a new Horse Drawn Cab Owner License from October 1 of years that end in an even number to March 31 of years that end in an odd number.
              • $50: License Fee for applicants who file for a Horse Drawn Cab Owner License from April 1 of years that end in an odd number to September 30 of years that end in an odd number.
              • $25: License Fee for applicants who file for a new Horse Drawn Cab Owner License from October 1 of years that end in an odd number to March 31 of years that end in an even number.
              • Non-Refundable Convenience Fee for paying with 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.