NYS License and Permit Guidelines

Please expect a processing period ranging from 30 to 90 business days to complete permits and paperwork.

Application, Permit or LicenseWho Needs ItOnline
NYS Dep. of Taxation and Finance Certificate of AuthorityEveryonehttps://aca.licensecenter.ny.gov/ACA/Default.aspx
https://www.tax.ny.gov/pdf/current_forms/st/dtf17i.pdf http://www.tax.ny.gov/bus/st/stidx.htm
Temporary Street Vendors PermitAnyone Sellinghttp://www1.nyc.gov/site/dca/businesses/license-checklist-temporary-street-fair-vendor.page
Temporary Food Service Establishment PermitAnyone Selling Foodhttps://www1.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/description/temporary-food-service-establishment-permit
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/environmental/fse-application-packet.pdf
Food Handlers Permit (Food Protection)Anyone Handling Food or Producehttps://www.nyc.gov/site/doh/business/health-academy/food-protection-online-free.page
Home Processor's ExemptionSmall Batch/Canned Foods or Baked Goodshttps://agriculture.ny.gov/food-safety/home-processing
Mobile Vendors LicenseFood Truckshttps://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/description/mobile-food-vending-license
InsuranceBusiness OwnersIndividual vendors are recommended to secure public and product liability insurance for their protection.
Workers Compensation Exempt FormBusiness without Employeeshttps://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/ebiz/wc_db_exemptions/requestExemptionOverview.jsp
http://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/ebiz/wc_db_exemptions/requestExemptionOverview.jsp
Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (WIC + Senior Checks)Farmers, Urban Farmers, Gardeners with the intent to Sellhttps://agriculture.ny.gov/farming/selling-products-farmers-market
LicensingNew York State Nursery Growers and Greenhouseshttps://agriculture.ny.gov/plant-industry/licensing-and-plant-inspections
Cornell Small FarmsChickens, Poultry, and Other Meatshttps://smallfarms.cornell.edu/resources/guides/