You must have a Temporary Street Fair Vendor Permit to sell goods or offer services from a booth or stand at a street fair.

A permit or license isn't required to sell items at a garage sale on private property.

You can't use a Temporary Street Fair Vendor Permit as a General Vendor License; it is only valid for selling goods and offering services at street fairs. To learn more, go to the General Vendor License page.

Fee

The fee is $10.

Expiration

The permit is valid for one month and is not renewable. After it expires, you must apply for a new permit. Once your permit has expired, you are considered unlicensed and must submit a new permit application. You may get penalties for operating without a permit.

Before you can apply for a Temporary Street Fair Vendor Permit, you need a New York State Department of Taxation and Finance Certificate of Authority so you can collect sales tax.

You have to provide the 9-, 10-, or 11-digit number on the certificate in your permit application.

To learn how to apply for a Sales Tax Certificate of Authority, go to the Sales Tax Vendor Registration page.

Apply Online

To apply online, you need a Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) account.

Log in or register for a DCWP account.

Apply in Person

You can submit your application in person. An appointment is required.

Download the application on the DCWP license page.

Call 311 or 212-NEW-YORK (212-639-9675) to request a copy.

You can schedule an appointment at:

  • DCWP Licensing Center
    42 Broadway
    New York, NY 10004
    Mon - Thu: 8 AM - 4 PM; last appointment at 3:30 PM
     
  • NYC Small Business Support Center
    90-27 Sutphin Boulevard, 4th Floor
    Jamaica, NY 11435
    Mon - Thu: 8 AM - 4 PM; last appointment at 3:30 PM

Schedule by Email

LicensingAppointments@dcwp.nyc.gov

Schedule by Phone

  • Agency: Department of Consumer and Worker Protection
  • Division: Licensing Appointment Line
  • Phone Number: (212) 436-0441
  • Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 4 PM

You can check the status of your application online or by contacting DCWP.

Online

Check application status.

By Email

Onlineappsdocs@dcwp.nyc.gov

By Phone

  • Agency: Department of Consumer and Worker Protection
  • Division: Licensing Center
  • Phone Number: (212) 487-4104
  • Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 4 PM

Online

Business Toolbox

With the DCWP Business Toolbox, you can learn about:

  • Laws you need to know and obey
  • Other licenses you might need
  • What DCWP inspectors look for in your industry and avoid violations
  • How to handle consumer complaints

You can also download:

  • Required signs
  • Checklists
  • Publications, tips, and FAQs
  • Model contracts and receipts
  • Other templates

Go to the DCWP Business Toolbox.

DCWP Account

With a DCWP online account, you can:

  • Apply for or renew a license
  • Submit more documents for your license application (if you applied in person)
  • Track your application
  • Pay fines and fees
  • Resolve DCWP violations
  • Access your DCWP records
  • Update your business information, such as:
    • Your name or business name
    • Contact information
    • Corporate officer
  • Request license replacements
  • Request an inspection
  • Ask a question about workplace law

Log in or register for a DCWP account.

In Person

You can get help at the DCWP Licensing Center and NYC Small Business Support Center. An appointment is required.

You can schedule an appointment at:

  • DCWP Licensing Center
    42 Broadway
    New York, NY 10004
    Mon - Thu: 8 AM - 4 PM; last appointment at 3:30 PM
     
  • NYC Small Business Support Center
    90-27 Sutphin Boulevard, 4th Floor
    Jamaica, NY 11435
    Mon - Thu: 8 AM - 4 PM; last appointment at 3:30 PM

Schedule by Email

LicensingAppointments@dcwp.nyc.gov

Schedule by Phone

  • Agency: Department of Consumer and Worker Protection
  • Division: Licensing Appointment Line
  • Phone Number: (212) 436-0441
  • Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 4 PM

Visit the following pages for help with:

If you have license-specific questions or concerns, you can contact or visit DCWP.

By Email

Onlineappsdocs@dcwp.nyc.gov

By Phone

  • Agency: Department of Consumer and Worker Protection
  • Division: Licensing Center
  • Phone Number: (212) 487-4104
  • Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 4 PM

In Person

You can get help at the DCWP Licensing Center and NYC Small Business Support Center. An appointment is required.

You can schedule an appointment at:

  • DCWP Licensing Center
    42 Broadway
    New York, NY 10004
    Mon - Thu: 8 AM - 4 PM; last appointment at 3:30 PM
     
  • NYC Small Business Support Center
    90-27 Sutphin Boulevard, 4th Floor
    Jamaica, NY 11435
    Mon - Thu: 8 AM - 4 PM; last appointment at 3:30 PM

Schedule by Email

LicensingAppointments@dcwp.nyc.gov

Schedule by Phone

  • Agency: Department of Consumer and Worker Protection
  • Division: Licensing Appointment Line
  • Phone Number: (212) 436-0441
  • Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 4 PM

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