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Tobacco Retail Dealer License

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Before you submit your application

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    Provide your Sales Tax Identification Number OR Application Confirmation Number. More info

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    Submit a copy of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance Registration of Retail Dealers and Vending Machines for Sales of Cigarettes and Tobacco Products.
    More info

      To apply for Registration of Retail Dealers and Vending Machines for Sales of Cigarettes and Tobacco Products, visit www.licensecenter.ny.gov or call (518) 457-5735.

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    Provide proof of business address. More info

      Submit a copy of ONE of the following documents in the name of either the business or an individual listed on the license application:

      • 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
      • Current (active) license or permit issued by New York State or another New York City government agency that shows your business address
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    Provide proof of home address. More info

      Each individual listed on the license application must provide a copy of ONE of the following documents in the individual's name:

      • Utility bill, dated within the last 90 days (e.g., telephone, gas, electric, cable, or water) OR
      • Correspondence from any government agency OR
      • Current lease or deed OR
      • Current rent or mortgage bill OR
      • Driver's license
      • Municipal ID card


      For an individual who lives at another person’s address, provide:

      • ONE Proof of Home Address (see above) with the leaseholder’s or homeowner’s name AND
      • A letter signed by the homeowner or leaseholder stating that the individual lives at the address
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    If someone other than the license applicant will prepare and submit this application, complete the Granting Authority to Act Affirmation. More info

      Note: The applicant must sign the license application and all related forms.

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    License Fees. More info


      If You File Your Application Between These Dates: You Will Pay: Your License Will Expire:
      From January 1 to June 30 in an odd year $200 December 31 of Even Years
      From July 1 to December 31 in an odd year $150 December 31 of Even Years
      From January 1 to June 30 in an even year $200 December 31 of Odd Years
      From July 1 to December 31 in an even year $150 December 31 of Odd Years
      Pay by:
      - Check or money order payable to DCWP.
      - Credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover Card only). You will be charged a nonrefundable Convenience Fee.


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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.

  • 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.