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Pedicab Business 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.

    Download Basic License Application (PDF )

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    Complete the Roster of Pedicabs.

      DOWNLOAD ROSTER OF PEDICABS (PDF )

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      Licensed pedicab businesses with fewer than 30 registered pedicabs must submit a proof of sale. More info

        Acceptable proofs of sale include a copy of the Bill of Sale, Sales Receipt, or Sales Contract indicating applicant purchased a pedicab from a DCWP-licensed pedicab business. The proof must include the DCWP Registration Plate Number found on each pedicab purchased.

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      New pedicab business license applicants must complete the Transfer of Pedicab Registration Plates Affirmation.

        Download Transfer of Pedicab Registration Plates Affirmation (PDF )

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        Complete the Ownership and Family Disclosure Form.

          Download Ownership and Family Disclosure Form (PDF )

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          Applicant must submit a copy of the Insurance Certificate for the pedicabs and a copy of the entire insurance policy that is in full force and effect. More info

            The certificate must list each of the insured pedicabs by Pedicab Identifying Number (PID) or DCWP Registration Plate Number. The insurance policy must cover all drivers and must name the City of New York as an insured party. Download the INSURANCE AGENT LIST (PDF).


            If you obtain insurance covering the entire pedicab business, the minimum insurance amount is $2,000,000 combined single limit for injury or death of one or more persons, and damage to or destruction of property, with a maximum of $1,000,000 for each accident.

            If you insure each pedicab individually, the minimum insurance amounts for each pedicab are: 
            - $100,000 for personal injury or death of any one person resulting from any one accident,
            - $300,000 for personal injury or death of two or more persons resulting from any one accident, with a $100,000 maximum coverage per person, 
            - $50,000 for property damage.

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          Complete the Insurance Affirmation.

            Download Insurance Affirmation (PDF )

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            Complete the Pedicab Business License Application Affirmation.

              Download Pedicab Business License Application Affirmation (PDF )

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

                Download Granting Authority to Act Affirmation (PDF )

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                List of Fees. More info

                  • $110: License Fee of the first pedicab for applicants who file for a new Pedicab Business License from November 2 to May 2. Applicants will pay $60 for each additional pedicab.
                  • $85: License Fee of the first pedicab for applicants who file for a new Pedicab Business License from May 3 to November 1. Applicants will pay $60 for each additional pedicab.
                  • $55: Reinspection Fee for each pedicab.
                  • $10: Timer Inspection Fee for each timer.
                  • Non-Refundable Convenience Fee for paying with a credit card.
                  • $110: License Renewal Fee for the first pedicab. Please note that an additional $60 License Renewal Fee applies for each additional pedicab.

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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?

                Apply Online Apply in Person

                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.

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