Third-Party Food Delivery Service

Third-Party Food Delivery Service License Application Checklist

Who Must Have a Third-Party Food Delivery Service License?

You must have a Third-Party Food Delivery Service license if you operate any website, mobile application, or other internet service that offers or arranges for the sale and same-day delivery or pickup of food and beverages prepared by a food service establishment (for example, a restaurant) in New York City that you do not own.

You must get a separate license for each trade name you use to conduct the business of a Third-Party Food Delivery Service.

You do NOT need a license if you operate a food service establishment that delivers its own food.

This description is only a general explanation of who must have a Third-Party Food Delivery Service license.

Quick List of Requirements to Apply for a Third-Party Food Delivery Service License

See Requirements section for detailed descriptions. Make sure you provide all requirements; otherwise, your application is incomplete. DCWP can only consider complete applications for license issuance.

Basic License Application
Third-Party Food Delivery Service License Application Supplement
Granting Authority to Act Affirmation (if applicable)
License Fee

Submitting your application does not mean your license is automatically approved.

Important Message about Business Certificate

You must have the applicable Business Certificate based on your business’s legal structure. 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.

Sole proprietors operating under a name other than your own must have a Business/Assumed Name Certificate.

Partnerships must have a Partnership Certificate and, if applicable, an Assumed Name Certificate for your business.

Corporations, Limited Partnerships, Limited Liability Companies, or Limited Liability Partnerships must register and remain active with the New York State Division of Corporations. You can check your status at dos.ny.gov/corps.

Requirements

DCWP will deny your application if you do not submit these required documents and information:

Basic License Application.
Online submission: After reviewing the requirements, please click the Apply Online link at the bottom of the page to submit your application.
In-person submission: Download the Basic License Application.

Third-Party Food Delivery Service License Application Supplement (Download Supplement).
You must complete and affirm the information provided on this form.

Granting Authority to Act Affirmation, if applicable (download Affirmation).
Required if someone other than the license applicant will prepare and submit this application.
Note: The applicant must sign the license application and all related forms.

License Fee.
License Period: 2 years | Expiration Date: August 31, Odd Years.

If You File Your Application Between These Dates:	License Fee Option 1	License Fee Option 2
From September 1 in an odd year to February 28 or 29 in an even year	Pay $200 for a license expiring August 31 of the next odd year. (Valid for at most 24 months.)	N/A
From March 1 in an even year to August 31 in an even year	Pay $150 for a license expiring August 31 of the next odd year. (Valid for at most 18 months.)	N/A
From September 1 in an even year to February 28 in an odd year	Pay $100 for a license expiring August 31 of the next or same odd year. (Valid for at most 12 months.)	N/A
From March 1 in an odd year to August 31 in an odd year	Pay $50 for a license expiring August 31 of the same odd year. (Valid for at most 6 months.)	Pay $250 for a license expiring August 31 of the following odd year. (Valid for at most 30 months.)

Pay by:

○ Check or money order payable to DCWP. (In person)
○ Credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover Card only). You will be charged a nonrefundable Convenience Fee. (In person or online)

Application Filing Process

File Online

Review requirements and gather all materials.
Click the Apply Online button below to login or create an account to start your online license application.

Important: If you need to file another license application, return to the Apply for a DCWP License page to read requirements and proceed to the next online application.

File In Person
Schedule an appointment to file in person at the DCWP Licensing Center or NYC Small Business Support Center

DCWP LICENSING CENTER
42 Broadway, Lobby
New York, NY 10004
By Appointment Only Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Last appointment: 3:30 p.m.

NYC SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT CENTER
90-27 Sutphin Blvd, 4th Floor
Jamaica, NY 11435
By Appointment Only Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Last appointment: 3:30 p.m.

By Email: LicensingAppointments@dcwp.nyc.gov
By Phone*: Call (212) 436-0441. (Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.)

*This number is to schedule an appointment for in-person service only. For general questions, email onlineappsdocs@dcwp.nyc.gov.

Free Interpretation Services are available on-site. To request a disability-related accommodation, visit our Accommodations page.

Additional Resources for Third-Party Food Delivery Services

For the laws and rules that may affect your business, visit our Laws page

For resources to help your business open, operate, and grow, visit nyc.gov/business.

For an overview of the licensing and worker protection laws that affect your business, visit nyc.gov/DeliveryApps.

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