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Temporary Street Fair Vendor Permit Application Checklist

Who Must Have a Temporary Street Fair Vendor Permit?

You must have a Temporary Street Fair Vendor Permit to offer or sell merchandise or services from a booth or stand at an authorized street fair (e.g., street fair, block party, or festival).

You can:

  • Use a Temporary Street Fair Vendor Permit at street fairs authorized by the Mayor’s Street Activity Permit Office for which you have registered as a vendor with the fair’s sponsoring organization.

You can't:

  • Use a Temporary Street Fair Vendor Permit as a General Vendor License.
  • Use a Temporary Street Fair Vendor Permit at events other than authorized street fairs for which you have registered as a vendor. You will be subject to arrest, fine, and confiscation of your goods.

This description is only a general explanation of who must have a Temporary Street Fair Vendor Permit.

Quick List of Requirements to Apply for a Temporary Street Fair Vendor Permit

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

  • Temporary Street Fair Vendor Permit Application
  • Current Color Passport-size Photograph of Permit Applicant
  • Sales Tax Identification Number OR Application Confirmation Number
  • Photo Identification (ID) of Permit Applicant
  • Granting Authority to Act Affirmation (if applicable)
  • Permit Fee of $10 for Each Month

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

Requirements

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

  • Current Color Passport-size Photograph of Permit Applicant.
    In Person: DCWP will photograph permit applicants at no cost in the DCWP Licensing Center. Applicants can also submit a current color passport-size photograph.

    Online: Permit applicants can upload an image file of digital passport photo quality. A digital camera with a resolution of 1 mega-pixel is adequate.
  • Sales Tax Identification Number OR Application Confirmation Number.
    To apply for a Certificate of Authority in order to collect sales tax, visit businessexpress.ny.gov.
  • Photo Identification (ID) of Permit Applicant
    Acceptable forms of ID include:
    • Driver’s license or non-driver’s license identification issued by any state in the U.S.
    • License or permit issued by a government agency
    • Passport
    • Alien card/green card
    • City, State, or Federal employee ID card
    • Municipal ID card
  • Granting Authority to Act Affirmation (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.
  • Permit Fee of $10 for each month
    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

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

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

OR

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 Temporary Street Fair Vendor

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

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